‘Disrespected’: Why Bradman Best took a swipe at NRL recruitment guru

The Sydney Morning Herald · Christian Nicolussi · 2026-11-05 04:40 UTC

Newcastle and Kangaroos star Best has opened up on his contract dealings with Peter O’Sullivan before his departure to Brisbane.

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Bradman Best has shed light on why he took a public swipe at former Knights recruitment boss Peter O’Sullivan, admitting he felt “disrespected” when contract talks first kicked off with the man who has since joined the Brisbane Broncos.

Best, the left centre keeping Latrell Mitchell out of the Kangaroos starting side, is one of 11 off-contract players in the Australia squad and has been heavily linked to Parramatta.

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