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Legendary ref would have binned Smith in GF

The greatest referee in rugby league history, Bill Harrigan, has declared he would have sin binned Storm legend Cameron Smith for his antics in Sunday's grand final win.

As the Panthers mounted their late comeback, Smith was heard on ground microphones saying to referee Gerard Sutton: "The last three or four penalties they have got, (they're) little, very picky stuff and we have got nothing, mate.

"I get it, everyone wants an exciting finish. But we are just the same as them. Stop trying to pick little things out of our game to make an exciting finish."

Cameron Smith reacts to the full-time whistle in the grand final.

Sutton ignored the comments but the NRL aren't happy, with boss Andrew Abdo set to make a call to Smith to express his disapproval.

But Harrigan, who refereed a record 10 grand finals and 21 State of Origins, would have gone one step further.

"He wasn't accusing the ref of cheating, but he came close," Harrigan, who famously sent off Gorden Tallis in an Origin match for calling him a cheat, told Wide World of Sports.

"It was close to the mark and I would have said to him: 'I don't like what you are implying - go and have 10 minutes in the bin.'

"I have nothing against the bloke and admire the way he does whatever it takes to win - it's terrific.

"But he clearly has the referees bluffed and they don't stand up to him.

"In my day, I didn't care who the player was - I sent the likes of Gorden Tallis, John Hopoate, Geoff Toovey and Peter Jackson off for calling me a cheat.

"There are some things that just aren't on."

The Storm had two players binned by Sutton and had Smith also gone off the field, the Panthers' late fightback may have resulted in something more than just an exciting finish.

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Richmond star's tearful reflection on family tragedy

Richmond defender Jayden Short was brought to tears while accepting his club's best and fairest award after what has been a particularly difficult year for the AFL star.

Short beat out Norm Smith Medallist Dustin Martin by three votes to be named Richmond's best and fairest for the first time at the club's annual presentation night, which was this year held at their Gold Coast hub.

When he took the microphone to give his acceptance speech for the Jack Dyer Medal, the emotions were just too much for Short as he reflected on the unprecedented challenges of the season, including personal tragedy.

"Obviously 2020 started pretty s--t for me. I lost my old man," Short said, choking up.

"I didn't know what was going to happen this year.

"To win this it's an amazing feeling and it's a little bit of recognition for a little bit of hard work that I've had to put in along the way.

"I love this club, I love this group, [and] the coaches."

Richmond's Jayden Short got emotional during his best and fairest speech.

As Short, 24, struggled to get the words out during the speech, Martin put his hand on his shoulder.

Throughout the 2020 season Short wore a black armband in memory of his father who died at the beginning of the year.

With his family based outside of Queensland, Short was thankful for the support he got from those back home in Victoria.

"I just want to say thanks to my mum, my sister, my girlfriend. They're doing it tough in Melbourne," Short said during his speech.

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"[I] left my mum and my sister at home, lost me old man so that's pretty challenging in itself.

"But I'm proud of you guys and I love you to bits.

"Thanks to my girlfriend for all the support, all my mates back home, all you players, coaches and the staff for making this such an enjoyable place.

"I've honestly loved my time here. Obviously it's had its challenges this year but it's an unbelievable place to be and I love everyone."

Short finished with 53 votes ahead of Martin (50), Nick Vlastuin (49), Shai Bolton (44) and Kamdyn McIntosh (42).

In 2020 he averaged 19.1 disposals, 5.4 marks, 4.5 rebound-50s, 4.3 intercepts, 3.2 score involvements and 480.3 metres gained per game.

He also ranked first in marks, rebound-50s, and metres gained for the club, as well as second for disposals and fifth for inside-50s and intercepts.

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