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These are the statements made re Moltzen last July:
Tigers CEO Stephen Humphreys:
"the announcement this afternoon has come as a complete surprise to us"
(Said despite overwhelming evidence that it was common knowlege for days, if not weeks. See Sheens and Doust quotes below.)
Tigers CEO Stephen Humphreys:
"the announcement this afternoon has come as a complete surprise to us"
(Said despite overwhelming evidence that it was common knowlege for days, if not weeks. See Sheens and Doust quotes below.)
"We are extremely disappointed that they chose this course of action without any co-ordination or agreement with us."
(Said despite the fact that Saints say they informed Wests Tigers in advance. See Doust quote below.)
He described the announcement as ''premature'', even though the Herald understands the Tigers have agreed to release Moltzen from the final year of his contract.
In reply, Dragons CEO Peter Doust released this statement:
"The announcement … by the Dragons regarding the signing of Tim Moltzen was based on information relayed to us about Tim's status with Wests Tigers in 2012, and after discussions with Tim and his management."
"Our intention to make this announcement was communicated to Wests Tigers in advance of the announcement, even though it has always been our understanding and the standard practice within the game that the club signing a player makes any such announcement."
In reply, Dragons CEO Peter Doust released this statement:
"The announcement … by the Dragons regarding the signing of Tim Moltzen was based on information relayed to us about Tim's status with Wests Tigers in 2012, and after discussions with Tim and his management."
"Our intention to make this announcement was communicated to Wests Tigers in advance of the announcement, even though it has always been our understanding and the standard practice within the game that the club signing a player makes any such announcement."
Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...ragons-deal-20110708-1h6p4.html#ixzz1RbpYOjKz
In the post-match press conference, Tim Sheens was asked if the media release from Humphreys about Tim Moltzen leaving affected the team's performance.
Tim Sheens:
"That's got nothing to do with it. The boys were well aware that Tim was moving on. The fact that it was put in [the media] has nothing to do with it."
Hmmm...
I can't help but keep coming back to Humphreys' claim: "the announcement this afternoon has come as a complete surprise to us"
Also worth noting that people were discussing Moltzen's signing here in this very forum, days before it was officially announced. Is Humphreys really Sergeant Schultz in disguise?
In the post-match press conference, Tim Sheens was asked if the media release from Humphreys about Tim Moltzen leaving affected the team's performance.
Tim Sheens:
"That's got nothing to do with it. The boys were well aware that Tim was moving on. The fact that it was put in [the media] has nothing to do with it."
Hmmm...
I can't help but keep coming back to Humphreys' claim: "the announcement this afternoon has come as a complete surprise to us"
Also worth noting that people were discussing Moltzen's signing here in this very forum, days before it was officially announced. Is Humphreys really Sergeant Schultz in disguise?
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