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Furious NRL fans 'nearly choke' over Gus Gould remarks

NRL commentator and league administrator Phil Gould has been slammed by fans for controversial remarks he made about women on Anzac Day.

The Penrith Panthers general manager was part of the team calling the Roosters' golden point win over the Dragons when the camera panned to a shot of the crowd.

Two women could be seen chatting amongst themselves, while a pair of gentlemen in front of them shielded their eyes from the sun to watch the action on field.

That's when Gould offered his provocative take on the on-screen image.

The image that's landed Gould in the crosshairs of fans. Pic: Channel 9
The image that's landed Gould in the crosshairs of fans. Pic: Channel 9

"The girls aren't watching the footy, they don't care. They're talking about other things," he said on the broadcast.

Regardless of the how the comment was intended to be taken, angry fans took to social media to voice their disapproval.

Popular Twitter account, Ladies Who League, challenged female supporters to prove Gould wrong by retweeting their love for the game, with more than 200 users responding in a short space of time.

Gould's career included 104 first grade games, as well as coaching stints at the Bulldogs, Panthers, Roosters and NSW Origin.

Gould's comments have left him in hot water. Pic: Getty
Gould's comments have left him in hot water. Pic: Getty

Having won multiple premierships and State of Origin series, he is also regarded as one of the most respected voices in the game of rugby league.