Wests Tigers Player Claims League Blacklists Him and Brother
Wests Tigers player Terrell May has made a significant accusation, alleging that the National Rugby League (NRL) has imposed a social media ban on him and his brother, Taylan. Both siblings are teammates at the Tigers, and their family, including former Penrith star Tyrone May, has been associated with past controversies. Terrell May claims this checkered history is the reason behind the alleged exclusion from the league’s official social media platforms.
The startling allegation was made during a recent appearance on former rugby league player Josh Mansour’s podcast, “Unscripted.” May stated, “They [the NRL] are not allowed to post your tries, they’re not allowed to post you guys on the app.” He questioned the political nature of such decisions, adding, “Everyone knows it, bro. Like, our last name is very demoralised in the NRL.”
May further elaborated that individuals have informed him about the NRL’s alleged refusal to feature him and his brother, Taylan, often referred to as “Tiny,” on social media. He recounted messages from individuals within the league’s operational sphere. “I’ve got a few messages from people in that working space, like, my mate’s told me, he was working in the NRL, he got sacked but he told me, ‘Yeah, they’re not allowed to post your tries, they’re not allowed to post you on the app’,” May revealed. “Everyone runs down my last name. It’s crazy.”
NRL Denies Allegations Amidst Positive Brotherly Actions
While the NRL has reportedly refuted these accusations, recent activity on the league’s official social media channels has shown posts featuring Terrell May this year. Meanwhile, Taylan May has been the subject of positive attention stemming from a recent incident shared on the brothers’ “Mayday” podcast.
Terrell May shared an account where his brother, Taylan, reportedly helped save a young girl contemplating suicide. Taylan allegedly used his own experiences with mental health struggles to offer support. “Some girl with the same stuff that ‘Tiny’ [Taylan] went through, her mum reached out to us through email and letter. Her daughter was gonna kill herself,” Terrell explained. He continued, “Then she came to the game. Tiny found her and signed her stuff, and then apparently, her mum said after that day, she’s been the happiest person ever.”
Taylan May joined the Wests Tigers last season, following a contentious departure from the Penrith Panthers. Terrell highlighted the profound impact of Taylan’s story on younger individuals. “She (the girl he saved) said she loves Tiny’s story, and how open he was about it,” he commented. “So yeah, we’ve had like a few people reach out to us about Tiny’s stuff and also our stuff, like the podcast helping them so much.”
