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A selfie of two NRL stars holidaying in Bali has fired up footy fans over a minor detail, after the picture resurfaced almost a year after it was taken.
The photo of Brisbane Broncos players Pat Carrigan and Jordan Riki relaxing on the Indonesian island hotspot after the 2023 season was reposted on Monday by Channel Nine commentator and Canterbury Bulldogs football general manager Phil ‘Gus’ Gould.
The two-time premiership and former NSW Origin coach was up to some mischief after the Bulldogs hammered the Broncos 41-16 in Brisbane 11 days ago.
‘Brah, the season ain’t even over and the Brisbane Broncos are already in Bali,’ Gould captioned the selfie with the hashtag #MadMonday.
But Gould’s good natured jibe sparked hundreds of comments from eagled-eyed fans who spotted Carrigan’s black painted toenails in the picture.
The two stars were pictured semi-naked sitting on stairs of their accommodation.
‘Idk (I don’t know) about this whole painting your nails as a bloke thing,’ one commenter wrote.
Another added: ‘What’s with young blokes these days painting their nails?’
A photo of Brisbane Broncos NRL stars Pat Carrigan and Jordan Riki in Bali (pictured) resurfaced online on Monday after it was shared by Phil Gould
A third wrote: ‘Oh cute, Jordan painted Paddy’s toe nails,’ a third wrote.
A fourth quipped: ‘That’s how the pretty boys of the competition role Gus. Getting their nails done over there while they are at it.’
Others questioned the toenail colour Carrigan picked.
‘Keep up the great work lads, maybe use pink nail polish next time or none at all,’ one said.
‘What’s with the black nail polish,’ wrote another.
Others leapt to the defence of Carrigan and Riki.
‘Jealous of great looking men,’ one woman wrote.
Pat Carrigan of the Broncos offloads during the match between Brisbane Broncos and Canterbury Bulldogs at Suncorp Stadium on July 27, 2024, in Brisbane
Jordan Riki of the Broncos runs with the ball during the match between Gold Coast Titans and Brisbane Broncos at Cbus Super Stadium on August 3, 2024, in Gold Coast
Some posters took Gould at his word that the selfie was new before others quickly pointed out that it was from last year’s off-season, which sparked anger.
‘As a sports sommentator and supposed game maestro isn’t this a bit childish,’ one commenter said.
‘Phil Gould this photo is from preseason, don’t be spreading misinformation for likes now come on,’ wrote another.
The Broncos followed up their loss to the Bulldogs with a 46-18 loss against Queensland arch rivals Gold Coast Titans.
With four games left in the regular season and the Broncos 14th on the ladder and six points outside the top eight, Carrigan and Riki could be back in Bali within weeks.
