Shane Flanagan Apologises For That Press-Conference

Sharks coach Shane Flanagan has apologised for his outburst during the post-match press conference after the Sharks semi-final loss against the Cowboys. 

In an open letter to Sharks members, Flanagan who was fined $30,000 for his comments said he owed everyone an apology.

"I owe you an apology. I owe the game an apology. I'm sorry for the way I reacted," Flanagan said.   

"I'm writing this note to you because I reckon if you support this great Club, you'd know the type of person I am.  

"If I believe in something, I very rarely keep that belief secret.  

"My answers in that press conference were born out of honesty and the disappointment of a shattered dressing room.

"Again, if only I had a camera in our dressing room after that loss. I promise you that cold silence of defeat will drive us over Summer.  

"And so I guess, I took all that emotion into that press conference. I know that doesn't make it right though, does it.

"In 157 games as head coach of Cronulla, I've never been hit with a breach notice by the NRL for disrespecting our referees." 

You can read the letter in full here.