Amid the heartbreak of having his fairytale finish ruined, Billy Slater showed his absolute class in defeat. The Storm superstar is living proof that fairytales don’t always have happy ending. The retiring Melbourne superstar was looking to end his 319-game NRL career with another premiership at ANZ Stadium on Sunday night. But the game didn’t go to script, with the Sydney Roosters crushing the Storm 21-6. However Slater produced a remarkable act of sportsmanship for victorious former teammate Cooper Cronk.
instead of wallow in defeat, Slater made a beeline for Cronk to congratulate him on an extraordinary grand final performance. Booed for most of the game, Slater may have won some fans back as he sought out Cronk on the bench immediately after full-time. “He’s a really good mate of mine and it was really tough to see him play the second half (injured),” Slater said. “What a courageous effort…I’m shattered for our team but I’m just really proud of him.” Slater said friendship was just one thing he would take from his career. “I am really grateful for the career I have had and for the friends I have made,” he said
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