Rabbitohs star Cody Walker in fiery post-game verbal tirade at Panthers physio

Rabbitohs star Cody Walker had to be restrained after he let rip at a Panthers trainer following South Sydney’s loss to Penrith.

Cody Walker incident post match

South Sydney playmaker Cody Walker had to be held back by a Rabbitohs official during a fiery post-game incident with a Penrith trainer on Saturday night.

After Souths’ 32-12 preliminary final loss to the Panthers, Walker launched a verbal tirade at head Panthers physiotherapist Pete Green as teammates Cameron Murray and Davvy Moale, along with Rabbitohs chief operating office Brock Schaefer, stepped in to diffuse the situation.

The Sydney Morning Herald reports the incident, filmed on Channel 9, shows a filthy Walker speaking to Green.

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Walker was reportedly fuming over a moment late in the game when Green attended to Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards after he was tackled by Jed Cartwright.

Cartwright, an ex-Penrith player, approached Green to discuss the incident post-game before Walker got involved and had to be restrained.

Green was escorted from the field at Accor Stadium by Panthers officials and according to the SMH, no formal complaint has been lodged with the NRL.

News.com.au understands the trainer made multiple sledges to Cartwright during play, prompting him to address it with Green after the match.

It is understood Walker then interjected to defend his teammate.

Cody Walker speaks to Panthers physio Pete Green post match. Photo: Channel 9.

The Dylan Edwards tackle incident that had Cody Walker fuming.

There is plenty of tension between the Panthers and Rabbitohs, who have come up against each other in the last two finals series.

South Sydney beat Penrith in the first week of last year’s finals before the Panthers got revenge on the Bunnies in the Grand Final.

The loss for the Rabbitohs went from bad to worse in the dying stages after Taane Milne was sent packing after delivering a sickening hit on Spencer Leniu.

It was a night to forget for Walker, who was knocked over by Brian To’o as the Panthers winger levelled things up before the halftime break.

Penrith advanced to their third straight Grand Final where they’ll face off against the Parramatta Eels who booked their ticket to the Grand Final with a thrilling win against the North Queensland Cowboys on Friday.

Originally published as Rabbitohs star Cody Walker in fiery post-game verbal tirade at Panthers physio