Footy fans divided over shocking act involving NRL star Zac Lomax which happened during live television cross
Parramatta star Joe Ofahengaue may have some explaining to do with NRL officials following a childish act involving Eels teammate Zac Lomax during a live TV cross on Friday night.
Ofahengaue, 29, ‘dacked’ Lomax as he spoke to Fox Sports reporter Eloise Sohier on camera during the second half of a trial match against Newcastle.
Lomax was left red-faced, with his shorts literally around his ankles after Ofahengaue’s antics at McDonald Jones Stadium.
Thankfully for viewers – and Sohier – Lomax was wearing underwear.
Sohier kept her composure, stating: ‘As he gets dacked live on television Zac….give it up for Zac Lomax.’
Representative star Lomax – who joined the club in the off-season from the Dragons – was rested for the clash by new coach Jason Ryles.
It didn’t take long for many footy fans on social media to condemn the schoolyard prank from Ofahengaue.
‘This is not funny.. it’s disgraceful and embarrassing,’ fumed one supporter on the NRL Roast Facebook page.
Parramatta star Joe Ofahengaue may have some explaining to do following a childish act involving Eels teammate Zac Lomax (pictured) during a live TV cross on Friday
Ofahengaue, 29, ‘dacked’ Lomax as he spoke to Fox Sports reporter Eloise Sohier during the second half of a trial match against Newcastle ( the forward is pictured, with partner Sofi Leota)
This footy fan labelled Ofahengaue’s conduct ‘disgraceful and embarrassing’
This teacher fears students at her school may see the funny side of the prank and copy the footy star
Another supporter asked ‘are the NRL going to do anything about it’ before questioning the professionalism of some footy players
Another saw the funny side, stating: ‘honestly go and watch a game of chess if you are easily offended’
‘Great. Now as a teacher I will have to deal with boys doing this to each other at school. It actually classifies as a ‘simple assault’ so its not funny at all,’ posted another.
A third asked ‘are the NRL going to do anything about it’ before questioning the professionalism of some footy players.
A fourth saw the funny side, stating: ‘honestly go and watch a game of chess if you are easily offended.’
Ofahengaue is no stranger to controversy – in 2017, the forward appeared in court after he was caught on CCTV footage cheating in a game of poker at a Brisbane casino.
It is understood the Queensland Origin star placed a $100 chip under a $15 chip while the dealer was distracted, later receiving a $400 fine with no conviction.
And in 2020, Ofahengaue was charged by Queensland police for a traffic infringement after he was found asleep behind the wheel of his car.
He was then suspended for two matches by the Broncos, before moving to the Tigers then Eels.
