Wayne Bennett bans Triple M over lowbrow segment that took aim at his ex-wife and current partner

Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett has banned broadcaster Triple M after an offensive skit aired joking about Bennett’s ex-wife and current partner.

Wayne Bennett has banned radio broadcaster Triple M after an offensive skit aired joking about the NRL coach and his past and current relationships.

Bennett’s ex-wife Trish, and current partner, Dale Tynan, were mentioned as part of a comedy skit which aired on Brisbane’s breakfast radio in the build-up to the Rabbitohs’ clash with the Broncos on Friday.

The segment joked about his marriage breakdown and also referenced the size of Tynan’s breasts.

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According to Code Sports, Bennett’s partner heard the segment live and called Triple M management to make an official complaint.

The network has since apologised to Bennett but the Bunnies coach isn’t having a bar of it, banning Triple M from all his media opportunities, including pre and post-match press conferences.

It is not clear at this stage if Bennett’s ban will last the remainder of the season or if it will extend into next year, but it is a particularly delicate situation given Triple M is one of the NRL’s key broadcast partners.

Wayne Bennett has banned Triple M from his pre and post match interviews. NRL Photos

Triple M's breakfast show with Dan Anstey, Margaux Parker and Greg Martin. Picture: Pete Wallis.

The fallout occurred following the Rabbitohs’ loss to the Sharks last Saturday, where Bennett snappily responded, “I knew someone would ask that question … I’m not answering that, OK?” to a reporter’s question about Souths being a chance at getting this year’s wooden spoon.

And Triple M’s Brisbane breakfast show hosted by Greg Martin, Dan Anstey and Margaux Parker (the wife of Broncos great Corey), saw an opportunity to use that sound bite for some lowbrow humour this week.

In the segment, they joked about Bennett’s ex-wife Trish and current partner Tynan, which understandably angered Bennett.

In the bit, they did a mock interview of Bennett, with each of his ‘answers’ being the press conference sound bite.

“Well, he (Bennett) didn’t know I was about to enter the media room. I got there late … I said, ‘Hey mate, remind me, Wayne, ‘Why did you drop Wally from the Broncos?’” Martin said to begin the segment.

“I knew someone would ask that question,” the recorded Bennett snip said.

The crew then asked questions such as “Why did you leave Trish mate?” and “Darius (Boyd) and you … I don’t understand that relationship”.

Wayne Bennett and his current partner Dale Tynan. Image: Instagram

Wayne Bennett’s Rabbitohs are struggling in 2025.

The segment ended with Margaux’s inappropriate question: “How big are Dale’s boobs Wayne?”

That final quip resulted in one member of the Triple M crew being heard saying in the background, “That is so rude”.

It is understood South Sydney will back Bennett’s decision to impose a media ban on South Sydney, with CEO Blake Solly saying the ball is in Wayne’s court.

“It’s been a private matter for Wayne to deal with,” Solly said.

“We understand it’s been dealt with.

“Wayne has the club’s total support.”

Souths currently sit at the bottom of the ladder and will face a resurgent Brisbane side on Friday night.