Former Brisbane star Steve Renouf has revealed what might just be the beginnings of the Gorden Tallis vs. Wayne Bennett feud.

Renouf, speaking on Fox Sports, believes Bennett’s decision to bench Tallis in what would turn out to be his retirement match in Townsville – a match the Broncos lost to North Queensland – is the catalyst for the unrest.

“There’s rumours around that it was Gordy’s last game, I think it was in Townsville, and Wayne played him off the bench,” Tallis’ Renouf said.

“I think — and you can ask Gordy this one — that’s where it started and it hasn’t ended.

“The thing with Gordy, he’ll call (out) anyone. He just happens to call (out) Wayne on a lot of his calls. He doesn’t always agree. That’s OK. Everyone’s got their opinion.

“Gordy’s just a bit more outspoken about some of the decisions Wayne makes.”