New South Wales players have joined the growing chorus of criticism to an article grilling Queensland debutant Tim Glasby where the Melbourne prop was labelled a “nobody” by The Daily Telegraph.

“I saw that and thought it was really poor form,” Wade Graham said.

“To play at this level a lot of hard work and dedication has gone into it and to achieve his dream, it should be a cause for celebration for him and his family.

“For his family to have to read that, they should be able to celebrate a lifetime’s dedication.”

Many others came out in defence of Glasby:

Its easier for media to discredit others than actually acknowledge the dedication & hard work that it takes to get them there #embarrassing pic.twitter.com/h6qvRsu4pN

— . (@joel_thompson12) June 13, 2017

Tim Glasby a nobody!?! What?? Not if you watch Fox League, where you could have seen every game he's ever played in the NRL. @FOXNRL @storm

— Warren Smith (@WarrenSmithFOX) June 13, 2017

Some peanut head from the tele should be shown the door.. wonder why a big percentage of nrl players suffer from depression and anxiety

— bryce gibbs (@bryceegibbs) June 13, 2017

https://twitter.com/c_newton11/status/874497453965193217

Scott Minto even responded to the Daily Telegraph's Tim Glasby back page! How good! #Origin pic.twitter.com/qyfoS5tiox

— John Dean (@JohnDean_) June 13, 2017

I feel for Tim Glasby re the negative chat. The bloke is making his Origin debut. It's a proud moment for him and his family.

— Nate (@Nath_Ryan) June 12, 2017

Hope he has a great game. Terrible article, Easy to sit & type! But people work there whole life for a moment like this. Go well mate! pic.twitter.com/07PiKpi9Dc

— Jackson Hastings (@JackoHastings) June 13, 2017