Sam Thaiday unleashes after Kangaroos snub

Brisbane Broncos forward Sam Thaiday has taken to social media upset over his axing from the Queensland and Australian rep sides.

The veteran forward posted a lengthy rant on Instagram, unhappy that he wasn't shown more respect after ten years wearing both the Queensland maroon and green and gold for Australia.

It was revealed earlier in the day that Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga had made just one phone call to an omitted player: Roosters outside back Blake Ferguson.

Meninga said Ferguson was disappointed but was told the decision had been made purely on form.

"The only player I rang was Blake Ferguson,” Meninga said. "He was upset. He wasn't in the best of form."

It seems Thaiday felt like he deserved the same.

"A bit of respect would've been nice," Thaiday stated in the social media post.

"To at least receive a phone call and learn about selection that way instead, of through a leaked report from the media on last night's news.

"After dedicating more than 10 years wearing the Maroon and Green and Gold jersey, you'd expect to be treated with a bit more decency and respect. I guess not."

Aussie Aussie Aussie... No, No, No. So it's official - the end of my 2017 Rugby League year. Who would've thought this year would be the last time I played for both QLD and Australia. A bit of respect would've been nice... to at least receive a phone call and learn about selection that way instead of through a leaked report from the media on last night's news. After dedicating more than 10 years wearing the Maroon and Green and Gold jersey, you'd expect to be treated with a bit more decency and respect. I guess not. Lucky I have one more year left at the @brisbanebroncos unless someone wants to shatter that dream too. What a rollercoaster of a year - Peace out 2017 👊🏾

A post shared by Sam Thaiday (@samthaiday) on Oct 3, 2017 at 2:33am PDT