Loyalty in sport: Who was worse?

[haha]

Wayne Bennett.

nice pick up.

 

[BranVan3000]

All Inglis did is show some character getting away from sh*tty News Ltd teams

 

[Eels Dude]

The situations are not even compareable. FFS Luke Lewis did worse than Inglis. I don't like Inglis much, but unfortunately for him other factors out of his power have come into contention which obviously affected his intentions.

 

[bronco_buddy]

The situations are not even compareable. FFS Luke Lewis did worse than Inglis. I don't like Inglis much, but unfortunately for him other factors out of his power have come into contention which obviously affected his intentions.

Must have missed that one, what did Luke Lewis do??

 

[Willow]

It's not always the players. Clubs are not always known for the loyalty.

 

[Slackboy72]

nice pick up.

Gee how did I overlook that? Oh that's right, it was screwing easts over which is okay.

 

[BunniesMan]

Gee how did I overlook that? Oh that's right, it was screwing easts over which is okay.

A year from now it'll be "it was screwing dragons over which is okay" when he joins us.

 

[chefman21]

Craig Wing. The way Souths paraded him around when he was still under contract...

 

[jayc2016]

Chris Walker?!?!

 

[Parra]

I thought it was now a business.

Hang on, it could be a form of entertainment.

It's 2010 - it is now a media product.


What's this sport you are talking about?

 

[Eels Dude]

Must have missed that one, what did Luke Lewis do??

In 2008, the first year after the anti tampering deadline was removed. Luke Lewis had agreed to terms with Souths, the signing was announced and all, however Penrith realised there was a loophole meaning that no formal contract could be registered with the NRL until July 1st without that current club's position. So they upped their offer and Lewis stayed, as did Nathan Smith who agreed to terms to rejoin the Raiders. It's still how the rules work, why clubs are reluctant to formalise signings before July even now.

 

[Pierced Soul]

SBW was worst as he just took off without telling anyone..... common denominator between SBW and GI - mundine

Tallis was pretty bad as well. I can't even remember what his rational for sitting out the season was besides wanting to go to brisbane.

the luke lewis/nathan smith thing regarding the contracts was apparently made to give the current clubs a "final say" in retaining players. i think the clause is ridiculous...

by the way Greg redfern isnt in brisbane where you're fiance works

 

[kia ora storm]

SBW...by a mile.

 

[TheDalek079]

the clubs that signed with super league. especially the ones the ARL were bringing into the comp which decided to go to SL before even playing a match

 

[Parra]

Peter Moore

 

[Liddell]

In 2008, the first year after the anti tampering deadline was removed. Luke Lewis had agreed to terms with Souths, the signing was announced and all, however Penrith realised there was a loophole meaning that no formal contract could be registered with the NRL until July 1st without that current club's position. So they upped their offer and Lewis stayed, as did Nathan Smith who agreed to terms to rejoin the Raiders. It's still how the rules work, why clubs are reluctant to formalise signings before July even now.

Pretty sure it wasnt that black and white. He agreed to terms with Souths while Penrith were going through a tough run. Penrith won a few games in a row when Lewis was moved to half, Souths had Wing on the sidelines and had a shocking start to the season, Penrith then matched or outdid Souths offer after initially not getting into a bidding war, and Lewis re-signed.

He said it was for his missus as her father was pretty sick at the time and didnt want to move too far away. Could have been true, but he must have got pretty sick in the few weeks in between.

Hope he's doing alright now.

 

[kmav23]

This is a proffesional sport / business....

Only loyalty is to the $$$...

Clubs also show no loyalty.... works both ways....

some people are so naive....

People shake hands... on agreements everyday but circumstance change...

If Inglish blew out his knee.out for 2 yeas.. do you think they will still sign him ??????

 

[kmav23]

Pretty sure it wasnt that black and white. He agreed to terms with Souths while Penrith were going through a tough run. Penrith won a few games in a row when Lewis was moved to half, Souths had Wing on the sidelines and had a shocking start to the season, Penrith then matched or outdid Souths offer after initially not getting into a bidding war, and Lewis re-signed.

He said it was for his missus as her father was pretty sick at the time and didnt want to move too far away. Could have been true, but he must have got pretty sick in the few weeks in between.

Hope he's doing alright now.

Redfern to penrith is about 1.5 hour drive... so its rubbish....

 

[applesauce]

Inglis said he'd sign. Shook hands.

But then it rained.

SBW walked out on a deal he had signed.
He then stated that there was no loyalty in sport. He wore the consequences.


So who was worse in your eyes?




Note: Sailor, Rogers, Blacklock, Tuqiri, Tahu , cutie and Folau left for another code but all saw out their contracts so are not included in this.

It says in the paper today that Inglis actually signed a "letter of agreement" with the Broncos.

I still think SBW though by a long way.

 

[WaznTheGreat]

Jarryd Hayne will remain a Eel until his legs drop off from old age:music1: