{"id":392468,"date":"2024-05-10T02:39:09","date_gmt":"2024-05-10T02:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=392468"},"modified":"2024-05-10T05:06:11","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T05:06:11","slug":"honey-badger-fakes-code-switch-in-bizarre-stunt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=392468","title":{"rendered":"Honey Badger fakes 'code switch' in bizarre stunt"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nick 'Honey Badger' Cummins<\/a> has struck again, this time taking over the Melbourne Storm<\/a>'s press conference where he was unveiled as the club's latest "signing."<\/p>\n

The presser was called on Friday to announce coach Craig Bellamy's commitment to stay at the helm of the Storm for another season<\/a>, however, also featured the seemingly fake news that the Honey Badger will be making the code switch from rugby union to league, in what appeared to be a bizarre publicity stunt.<\/p>\n

Melbourne CEO Justin Rodski announced the news, stating that the Honey Badger's addition to the team has been a "long time in the making."<\/p>\n

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"We know that code switches don't happen easily, but we're really excited to be welcoming the newest addition to our squad," Rodski said. \ufeff<\/p>\n

"A player that's got great character, he's proven himself on the big stage in rugby union. And for us as a club, we're always looking to do things a little bit differently and look at opportunities to strengthen our squad and our list. \ufeff<\/p>\n

"Today's that day and we're pretty excited to be welcoming to the Melbourne Storm, the Honey Badger."\ufeff<\/p>\n

Thirty-six-year-old Cummins parted ways with the Wallabies<\/a> on compassionate grounds in 2014 to make the move to Japanese rugby<\/a> with the Coca Cola Red Sparks, but has not played since 2016.<\/p>\n

\ufeffCummins entered the press conference wearing his trademark headband and Melbourne Storm training kit to speak on his latest career move.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

"It's good to be here. Obviously, it's a decision that I make lightly having been on the sidelines for a few years now," Cummins said.<\/p>\n

\"Honey<\/p>\n

"I think the way these boys hold themselves, they're not just motivated, they're dedicated.<\/p>\n

"The opportunity came around, \ufeffI was like a bull in a china shop, I just wanted to go up the guts and into it, throw yourself in, and give it everything you can."<\/p>\n

The Honey Badger said his decision to make the code-switch was to show that he can "still deliver the goods", claiming that he's "still got a bit of music" left to play.\ufeff<\/p>\n

"You've got a couple of young blokes I want to show that I can still deliver the goods and push," he said.<\/p>\n

"I know I can add something to the boys with a bit of experience and a bit of passion.<\/p>\n

"It's a tight group, it's tight for spots but I'll do what I can for everyone. The boys, how tight they are together, it's going to be hard to crack that but I know I can.\ufeff<\/p>\n

\"Nick<\/p>\n

"They're as tight as a fat lady's sock."<\/p>\n

Cummins told reporters he had to head off to training with the boys, adding: "If I can get in there and add what I can, I will."<\/p>\n

"I've got to get into it boys."<\/p>\n

The stunt is likely to be a promotion for the Australian underwear and workwear brand Tradie, which Cummins is an ambassador for.<\/p>\n

T\ufeffradie inked a partnership deal with the Melbourne Storm in 2021 and will remain a visible sponsor for the club until the end of the 2025 season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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