Player Confesses to Teammates.
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susan said:
In Grafton Gaol as we speak I believe. Chris Houston got off though.
mozgrame
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Is regular, thorough testing carried out in all grades? I often wonder how some players are killing it in the lower grades for a few years, and then seem to hit a wall once given a chance in the NRL. There is no way I'm going to mention any names, but I wonder if the testing of players is more concentrated on the NRL players, and not so much with the teens. Anyone that hits the gym these days will find it VERY easy to obtain an "edge". Teenagers are a very easy target for some people that are "willing to give them an edge".
I must say the bit that worries me is the "The old boys club" (said in a general sense) will largely be happy if this is just swept under the carpet, and I don't think we can see that happen.
I too think the Government has handled this abysmally BUT "where there's smoke there's fire" and if this does nothing other than scare the living ****e out of those getting high every weekend by introducing better checks and "integrity officers" making sure they are doing things to the letter of the law then that will be a good outcome.
A disasterous outcome would be "150 players banned for 4 years".
I did mention last week the idea of a "line in the sand and start afresh", I don't know if that could gain legs but it would certainly be better for the game than the comment directly above this paragraph!!
I too think the Government has handled this abysmally BUT "where there's smoke there's fire" and if this does nothing other than scare the living ****e out of those getting high every weekend by introducing better checks and "integrity officers" making sure they are doing things to the letter of the law then that will be a good outcome.
A disasterous outcome would be "150 players banned for 4 years".
I did mention last week the idea of a "line in the sand and start afresh", I don't know if that could gain legs but it would certainly be better for the game than the comment directly above this paragraph!!
By all means Frogs.But those are side issues.Find out what is going on is the only real issue.If it is a small problem then let the recriminations begin.
Until then lets just let them get on with it and watch the Eagles tear SBW a new one.Im flying down to watch us beat up on Bennys Bunglers in Round 2 and cant wait.My young daughters first trip to brookie in a Manly jersey.Now thats what it is all about.
Until then lets just let them get on with it and watch the Eagles tear SBW a new one.Im flying down to watch us beat up on Bennys Bunglers in Round 2 and cant wait.My young daughters first trip to brookie in a Manly jersey.Now thats what it is all about.
susan said:
As I said, lets get back to the footy!!
ERNIE FOR NO7
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Another story doing the rounds is that another player (not the one allegedly confessing to team mates) spent several hours with his manager and a solicitor. Speculation is he could be preparing a statement of guilt. Player has been injured alot in the last few years. Could be the reason for using the talked about substance. ???
bennyeagle
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Used to be the fastest in te game.... Now somewhat slower ?
Rex
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What's more interesting in all this is the public reaction. The demand for immediacy. It's like people (media addicts) are addicted to adrenalin.
If we can't get the final ultimate answer to everything this very instant, then who's to blame?
When a three year old acted like that we used to giggle at their immaturity and impatience. Seems there's a lot more to giggle at these days.
If we can't get the final ultimate answer to everything this very instant, then who's to blame?
When a three year old acted like that we used to giggle at their immaturity and impatience. Seems there's a lot more to giggle at these days.
The Cowboys have not been cleared, as they had claimed.
''At no point has ASADA indicated to clubs or players that individuals are cleared of any wrongdoing, or that teams have no case to answer. ASADA welcomes the ongoing commitment expressed by the sports and clubs to fully co-operate with its investigation.''
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/asada-cowboys-are-not-cleared-20130214-2eg07.html
However in a new twist, the same article revealed a bizarre allegation about Dank's past:
"The six NRL clubs believe they are under investigation because of links with Dank, who worked for Manly from 2006 to 2010 and was a consultant at Cronulla in 2011.
He also met twice in 2011 with former Penrith coach Matthew Elliott, who told reporters at Warriors training in New Zealand that he had known Dank since his playing days at St George in 1992. It is understood that Dank was a masseuse at the Dragons."
Stephanie Dank??
''At no point has ASADA indicated to clubs or players that individuals are cleared of any wrongdoing, or that teams have no case to answer. ASADA welcomes the ongoing commitment expressed by the sports and clubs to fully co-operate with its investigation.''
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/asada-cowboys-are-not-cleared-20130214-2eg07.html
However in a new twist, the same article revealed a bizarre allegation about Dank's past:
"The six NRL clubs believe they are under investigation because of links with Dank, who worked for Manly from 2006 to 2010 and was a consultant at Cronulla in 2011.
He also met twice in 2011 with former Penrith coach Matthew Elliott, who told reporters at Warriors training in New Zealand that he had known Dank since his playing days at St George in 1992. It is understood that Dank was a masseuse at the Dragons."
Stephanie Dank??
Rex
Bencher
Napper said:
And I'd rather win the lottery, but this is not about what we'd rather.
Every time anyone buys illegal drugs, for instance, that person is directly funding and expanding criminal activity. We can take a myopic self-interested view on what's happening, or realise that we're all in this together.
And sometimes our narrow self-interest may need to take a hit for the team.
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