How Bennett wiped the smile off even his own captain’s face

March 23, 2026 — 5:00am

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Cameron Murray looked pretty pleased with South Sydney’s win over the Tigers when he arrived at the post-match press conference on Saturday with his coach. By the time Wayne Bennett was finished, Murray was almost apologising for a humiliating victory.

“Wayne,” the questions began, “it’s been described as a tough, fighting, gritty performance. What words would you put around that win?”

“Surely you can add to those descriptions. The smirk describes you’re relatively happy with it.”

“You’re never unhappy with a win.”

“You must be happy with the defence ... Talk to us about the defence?”

As spokesman for defence, Murray’s smile was already dimming as he tried to look as disappointed as the coach, who soon received another question.

“Does it change anything to carry that........

© The Sydney Morning Herald