Amid the ugly scenes, Panthers fans copped condemnation on social media for their reaction to Walsh’s injury. Some in attendance could be heard booing Walsh as he was receiving assistance, as well as when he came off the field.
Others loudly cheered when replays of Walsh’s injury were shown on the big screen, and the Broncos fullback was reportedly hit with taunts and sledges while he watched on from the sideline. One person wrote on social media:
“The fact that anybody thought that booing when Reece Walsh was down clearly injured and then cheering when it showed him bleeding and coming off was absolutely disgusting. Whether you hate a player or not, NEVER boo or cheer an injury. It’s classless.”
Another person wrote: “Multiple Penrith fans honest to god giving a standing ovation to Reece Walsh leaving the field with blood pouring from his face/head. Disgusting.
I’ll call out any fans doing it, doesn’t matter the club. It’s low.” While a third added: “The Panthers fans have absolutely no class. No matter what you think of Reece Walsh, your player caused the injury he deserves to be punished. End of story. Be grateful he wasn’t sent off.”
