St George Illawarra Dragons vs Wests Tigers: NRL fans go nuts for Gareth Widdop's hair, compare to Slim Shady and Khaleesi

Angus Reid

St George Illawarra Dragons vs Wests Tigers: NRL fans go nuts for Gareth Widdop's hair, compare to Slim Shady and Khaleesi image

Surely, Gareth Widdop has lost a bet regarding his home nation and their World Cup exit.

When the classy five-eighth turned up to Jubilee Oval on Sunday afternoon for the Dragons' clash against the Wests Tigers, fans noticed something a little bit different about the Englishman.

He had dyed his hair peroxide blonde.


The man who is one of the Dally M favourites in 2018 sure copped it from Twitter, with some interesting comparisons being made by pundits..

Slim Shady is the best so far.


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Whatever the colour of his hair, it didn't appear to affect his brilliant play.

The Red V have the chance to join South Sydney atop the NRL ladder, all that stands in their way is a rejuvenated Wests Tigers outfit including new (old) fan favourite Robbie Farah.

Midway through the first half, the game was tied at 6-apiece with both halfbacks, Luke Brooks and Ben Hunt, scoring their teams four-pointer.

Widdop kicked a 40/20 that put his club into a great attacking position, however, the Dragons were unable to capitalise.

But, enough about the game, let's focus on the real issue. 

Widdop's hair.


 

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