NRL reject Warriors request for player relief .. Slater to return

[Woodsie]

According to reports ..(not aware of all the details) ... the Warriors have suffered serious season ending injuries to 3 or more players and requested that the NRL allow them some relief to replace them ... the NRL said no ...

I think given the debt we all owe the Warriors for the sacrifices they are making ... a little help wouldn't be out of the question ...

Here is what Gallen said today ...




Gallen, Slater and Thaiday .... Good Grief ... we get to hate the all over again ..

 

[manlyfan76]

Gallen and thaiday could wear their collective I.Q. As their jersey number and still be in the 17

 

[Chip and Chase]

Sam has got a bit older and slower.....probably 4th man in now ???

 

[ALinda]

I think given the debt we all owe the Warriors for the sacrifices they are making ... a little help wouldn't be out of the question ...

Spot on and I say good on Gal for putting his hand up to help them.

 

[maxta]

If there is such a thing as a 2nd favourite team, I call on the NZ Warriors.
Have a heap of NZ mates and also enjoy watching them play, can make a few more mistakes than the structure driven sides, but they are entertaining and there are always great characters in their sides.
Would love to see a few experienced, quality players join them in 2020....

 

[southsideeagle]

We have a few very good FRF & SRF that will not make the 17 straight away. By not making the 17 they will sit out playing any football. It would be in our interest if we could offer as loan. Just a thought. I'm sure the idea will be ridiculed and not taken up but just my feelings.

 

[lsz]

Am i missing something - how is this different to anyone having season ending injuries and using lower grade players? is it due to the international travel issues?

 

[Shoe1]

Am i missing something - how is this different to anyone having season ending injuries and using lower grade players? is it due to the international travel issues?

yes

 

[Shoe1]

It would be good if they could get gallen, then immediately send him to reserve grade in NZ with a quarantine period

 

[Will on the hill]

Am i missing something - how is this different to anyone having season ending injuries and using lower grade players? is it due to the international travel issues?

Yep, most clubs will have 30 players, plus 4 more dev players after a certain date (wonder if that date will change, given the delayed season). The Warriors didn't fly over the full 30 so they are a handful of injuries away from not being able to cover key positions and with enough injuries they wouldn't be able to field a 17.

 

[NZEaglesFan]

It would be good if they could get gallen, then immediately send him to reserve grade in NZ with a quarantine period

Hell No... you guys keep Gal back in OZ.

 

[Uk eagle]

We have a few very good FRF & SRF that will not make the 17 straight away. By not making the 17 they will sit out playing any football. It would be in our interest if we could offer as loan. Just a thought. I'm sure the idea will be ridiculed and not taken up but just my feelings.

I don't think it's the other teams that are the issue, it's the nrl who say short term loans aren't allowed.

 

[wombatgc]

The Warriors have had to give up far more than any other club. The NRL should give them whatever they need to take the field in 2020.