Cronulla Sharks chairman Damian Irvine claims players were injected with horse drugs

[Quigs]

For farkkkks sake, don't start accusing the sharks of underhanded payments.

Sheeeze they might have a boat under the carport. They might of got a loan off a mining magnate.

Thoroughbred Clubs.... Two filing cabinets....... give family members a big paying job.

Yeah we are bloody big monstrous rorters now.

Don't Ben Barber me. I know boats.

 

[Weaponhead]

George speaks out

The club's former chaplain, George Capsis, who opposed the residential complex being built at Shark Park when he served as a local councillor, said the board, headed by chairman Damian Irvine, had to go at the club's upcoming election.
''I really feel they have to go,'' Capsis said. ''As an outsider - and I don't know all the facts - it seems as though they have made a scapegoat of Flanagan, who is a decent man. Mark Noakes is a lovely fellow … and Dr Givney … I'm shocked.
''I'm annoyed they brought in this woman, a spin merchant [Sue Cato], because it looks to me as though the board has brought her in just to save their own necks.''


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...says-gallen-20130309-2fsid.html#ixzz2N5MlbRVd

 

[++ Gregos v.4]

This is what happens when you let outsiders in the dressing room after the game.

They see hot dogs and automatically assume he's been enhanced.

Hung like the proverbial.. Then all he'll breaks loose.

 

[runatme]

http://www.smh.com.au/sport/shark-attack-20130309-2fsyt.html

 

[++ Gregos v.4]

Double

 

[Since 73]

If we stay in the comp...
If we make the semis...
If we make the GF..
If we win it...

All for nothing.

It will all be tarnished.
Our first premiership -the drugs happened years ago but the 2 will never be separated.

Best squad ever and its over before it began.

 

[ceagle]

The horse drug is thymosin

I must put some of my horses on it if they are all getting it

http://horseprerace.com/performance-supplements/thymosin-beta-4t-tb-500-15mg-2ml-1-dose/

I dont think thymosin would get the Sharkies banned since it is not on the banned substance list and i believe it doesnt affect hormones.

 

[millersnose]

Only if there is convictions

The players managers legal advice is to not accept the early plea

This is a good sign for the team and players as it is considered a viable course of action

Bad luck about sponsorship though

 

[Feej]

The salary cap thing would be a minor story without all this other stuff swirling about. Sure, concerning, but I don't see it as a massive deal.

 

[webShark]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...weigh-up-options/story-e6frexnr-1226593866060

Slightly off topic. Good to see the united front with the Chairman and coach.

 

[Ausguy]

I'm embarrassed.

 

[coolumsharkie]

I've always been a supporter of our chairman - I think he has done some wonderful things during his time to get us back on track. But this week I think he has dropped the ball big time and maybe its because its all too much for him. I dont know what he was hoping to achieve out of this interview. What chairman attends an interview - starts blurting about our players being injected with horse drugs and then when asked "What was the substance?" - he replies "I don't know, it was labelled that. I'd have to check my notes." If you are going to make allegations publicly be prepared - you have to know your stuff. Even Channel Nine just said they can't believe the comments he made this morning - "Weird stuff" was their comment on him.
I'm sorry but I agree with others here - its time for Bruno to come in - they need to stand the board down - clean up this mess and try to move forward.
We as supporters can assist by getting our black white and blue on today and heading to Shark Park and supporting our boys. We need Flanno and the other scape goats back asap!!!

This ^

He has f**ked up big time by going public with this, it's time to have the place ran properly.

Basket case is a good description.

 

[millersnose]

Lewis seems to think the board has an obligation to look after players interests

He is wrong

The boards aspirations and objectives are to have players suspended

 

[PHaTMaN]

Doesnt make a whole lot of sense does it millersnose

 

[Frenzy.]

If he is saying that they know players were given horse growth supplements, then those particular players need to be stood down immediately.

What if one of them is Tyson Frizzel? He was at the club in 2011 you know.

The horse drug is thymosin

I must put some of my horses on it if they are all getting it

http://horseprerace.com/performance-supplements/thymosin-beta-4t-tb-500-15mg-2ml-1-dose/

Yes, of which it has already been alleged to of been used and of which ASADA have no positive tests for. Makes it a new spin on an old story. It's why folks have to be careful with what they say and write. DI erred in this.

I dont think thymosin would get the Sharkies banned since it is not on the banned substance list and i believe it doesnt affect hormones.

See above. No positive tests for thymosin beta 4 anyway.

 

[Since 73]

My brother's a prosecutor and the information he's passed on which came from a solicitor which came from a solicitor who works for Fox is fairly huge.

Chines whispers maybe..but the longer this goes everything you hear has some element of truth.

The names of internationals who will be named at other clubs.....the name of an ex-international who rolled over on his team...the name of coach who was openly doing this at 2 clubs.....17 players at a club to be named.
The international who is still playing and the guy who introduced Dank to elkin.
And another point i cant even allude to on here.

As I said you take it with a grain of salt, but an interesting read.

 

[Ausguy]

So since 73

can i ask... will this ruin the season in general for rugby league.

IE are the sharks just the visable ice above the water in regards to the size of the iceberg below?

 

[millersnose]

My mums cousins next door neighbors friends bAbysitter knows the receptionist at Coles around the corner from asada

I can confirm since 73 is absolutely correct

 

[Omnishark2]

The alleged horse drug which DI alludes to has already been quoted many times this week in the media ... this is not new news. However by DI coming out so sensationally, it has given a whole new momentum & spin cycle for the media to feed on.

It's very simple DI ... STFU !!!

 

[bad boy bubby]

I was going to put a youtube clip up of Romper Room and "come with us and gallop",
but its just too close to the bone