Grundy spills beans on mid-match exchange with McRae
The star ruckman has revealed exactly what his former coach said to him in the heat of the battle.
7news.com.auLatest on what Craig McRae said to Brodie Grundy: In a recent post-match moment, McRae was tight-lipped and declined to reveal the exact words exchanged on the boundary, saying he “can't share exactly what I said to him,” but emphasized the exchange was respectful and not untoward. Grundy later described the interaction as light-hearted, noting McRae greeted him with “Hello, good day, old mate,” and suggesting the exchange was aimed at unsettling him but nothing more serious.[3][9]
Context you might find useful
- The exchange occurred during a tight match at the SCG, with Grundy delivering a strong performance despite the loss, while McRae chose to keep the precise wording private.[3]
- Grundy characterized the moment as “nothing untoward” and “a bit of fun,” reinforcing that the banter remained respectful and limited in scope.[5][3]
- Several outlets reported on the incident, highlighting boundary-line exchanges as a notable talking point but not implying any disciplinary implications for McRae.[8][3]
If you’d like, I can pull up more recent locally sourced coverage from specific outlets (e.g., AFL.com.au, Channel 7) or summarize fan/analyst reactions to this boundary exchange.