2022-23 off-season incidents

[Chimp]

As if they can afford pencils in the UK.

Unfortunately (but fortunately in this case), the media in the U.K. have ZERO interest in rugby league and wouldn’t be able to name a single current player - Garry Schofield, Ellery Hanley and Martin Offiah were the last players to have any sort of media presence. Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow have a little profile at the moment, but only because of Burrows unfortunate MND diagnosis and Sinfields subsequent fundraising.
Even the RL journos don’t bother - they certainly wouldn’t dig for atrocities, would be more likely to help cover them up so to keep their ‘boys club’ and free tickets on the go.
The sport is in a sorry state over here.

 

[Brutus]

Pretty quiet so far

 

[Perth Red]

Pretty quiet so far

I think most clubs have woken up to the idea mad Mondays are probably not a great idea! That and half the players are still playing in the RLWC. Time yet.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

H

haha I was in pubs and clubs as soon as I could sneak past the bouncers was a lot easier in the 80’s.

Me too. Got in a few scraps with older guys too cause I was young and mouthy

 

[skeepe]

Does the chairman of the Dragons writing a glowing character reference for Brett Finch on official club letterhead count as a scandal? Because it bloody well should.

 

[Diesel]

Surely not.

looks like the Dragons are enjoying making headlines

 

[Marshall_magic]

Considering this week a player going for a run made news I guess the boys have been behaving themselves

 

[Walpole]

Does the chairman of the Dragons writing a glowing character reference for Brett Finch on official club letterhead count as a scandal? Because it bloody well should.

It's the latest step in our quest for the spoon in 2023.

 

[Munky]

The Dragons should start an investigation.

Luckily they have a former detective in a top position with unimpeachable judgement.

Oh wait.

 

[Valheru]

There is nothing wrong with him giving a character reference, that happens all the time in these matters. He could probably have left the dragons letterhead off though.

 

[Smug Panther]

There is nothing wrong with him giving a character reference, that happens all the time in these matters. He could probably have left the dragons letterhead off though.

The club still employs Jack DeBellend

 

[Fangs]

Mmm yeah. That wasn't a good idea.

 

[SBD82]

There is nothing wrong with him giving a character reference, that happens all the time in these matters. He could probably have left the dragons letterhead off though.

Probably?

 

[Dogs Of War]

 

[Valheru]

Probably?

Sarcasm

As in certainly should have

 

[SBD82]

Sarcasm

As in certainly should have

Haha. Yeah. Sorry mate. I’m a little sensitive about the whole debacle.

 

[Canard]

f**k me that's not just an error in judgement, thats a f**king debacle. Craig Young seems to lack any semblance of good judgement.

But worse is this line from the official statement from the club itself.

Statement from St George Illawarra Dragons

The Dragons were not aware of a personal statement provided by Chairman Craig Young on club letterhead.

www.dragons.com.au

"I was asked to provide a letter of support to a family friend who I believe made a serious mistake but is a fundamentally decent person.

I mean are they just trying to court controversy here? They will be issuing a further groveling apology in due course no doubt.

 

[Marshall_magic]

Does the chairman of the Dragons writing a glowing character reference for Brett Finch on official club letterhead count as a scandal? Because it bloody well should.

this is what is known in football circles as “not his go”

 

[Tweed Titan]

Does the chairman of the Dragons writing a glowing character reference for Brett Finch on official club letterhead count as a scandal? Because it bloody well should.

It is incredibly inappropriate that he made a personal character reference on employer letterhead. He should resign as this is clearly an example of someone trying to use their influence and position to bring favour.

 

[Wb1234]

Michael lichaa best man