On board, as in playing? what the f**k was the point in sitting out this week? they could've easily got beat, then what? he spends the best part of the year training with his mates, the captain of the club etc.. then sits out their most important game of the year?
If he is suffering from depression or something along those lines, I retract everything just mentioned but if he comes out next week and plays, he shouldn't be asking for a release, Penrith should be demanding he leave, horrible figure to have as your leader with that sort of attitude