Speaking on Channel 9's The Sunday Footy Show, former Cronulla Sharks skipper Paul Gallen savaged the look.
"This stuff here, this has really become a trend in the modern game. I hate it. I absolutely hate it," Gallen said, pointing to the footage.
"First is before the game, a lot of guys get to the ground and talk to the opposition and I can't stand that."
Peter Sterling led the Parramatta Eels to four premierships and added that he didn't understand why modern players wanted to mingle on the field.
"Win, lose, or draw, I want to be in the shed," he said.
"Even if my best mate or roommate is the opposition player, I'll see him at the bar. I have no idea what the conversations would be about."
Broncos hooker Issac Luke hit back at the criticism that also came from former Rabbitohs teammate Sam Burgess.
