Cameron Munster is accused of biting Paul Alamoti.Credit: Nine
Asked whether it’s even possible to bite an opponent with a mouthguard, Munster said: “No. I spoke to Paul Alamoti after the game, nothing bad there.
“He said he felt pressure and I said I didn’t bite him. That’s footy … I’ve got nothing to worry about.
“I’ve done a lot of silly things in the game and put my hand up for it. But I can put my hand on my heart there’s definitely nothing [in this] … Obviously 2018 was a great year for myself – until the grand final.
“I put my hand up with certain things that I definitely do in the games and I’m a very honest person.
“I can definitely put my hand on my heart with everything I’ve spoken about and there was no malice or even trying to bite.
“So I’m pretty disappointed, I’m trying to get that out of my game, all of those grubby little incidents that I’ve obviously done in the previous years.
“I’m working really hard on that type of stuff and for that to come out, it’s disappointing.
“Unfortunately, I just gotta let the judiciary decide and, and I’ll have a case and we’ll go from there.”
Cameron Munster during the NRL grand final.Credit: Getty Images
Alamoti declined to expand on the incident.
“Whatever happens on the field stays on the field,” Alamoti said. “That’s all done, that’s in the back of my mind. I just want to celebrate.”
Asked if he held any ill will towards Munster, Alamoti said: “Definitely not.”
Earlier this season, Dragons playmaker Kyle Flanagan was banned for four weeks – ending his season – after being found guilty at the judiciary of biting Stephen Crichton.
A suspension could potentially cost Munster a Kangaroos jersey for the upcoming Pacific Championships. However, the Maroons pivot said a groin injury that has hampered him all season may ultimately rule him out.
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“After that performance tonight, I don’t think they’ll be picking me mate,” he said.
“It is what it is. I’ll go and talk to the physios, the docs, the surgeon and see what’s best for me.
“I’ve pulled up pretty good, but at the end of the day I’ve gotta make sure my body’s right for the club and can’t afford to be going out there and playing.
“I love to represent my country, don’t get me wrong, but Melbourne Storm pay the wages, pay me and I need to make sure I’m fit and ready to go for a big preseason and whatever that looks like for next year.”
