An example of the players passion in 2006

[The Nulla #2]

Well, tonight after the presentation, i was having a yarn to Kevvy Kingston, who was of course very disapointed. Yeah sure, may not be playing his best, or may not have played his best the past few weeks(defended all night)..

BUT

Despite another loss, despite the fact his team and coach got hacked by angry fans in the presso, he managed to hang around after it, to disuss footy with piss heads, AND a lot of families and kids, and thank all fans. The ONLY one. An older bloke came over, with his kid, and was thankful for him hanging around to see the fans who turn up every week.

He than quit the nice stuff, and showed his disapointment in a team lacking any passion for their club to Kevin, quoting " your the only bloke every week who completes his job.. why dont the others hang around even for 5 minutes to sign an autograph, and say thanks to their fans".

Kevin agreed, obviously wasn't going to go into that further!

THEN - i went on my merry way to Carmens(sad) straight after that conversation.... Walked in at 11 PM and the first table i walk into is -

ALBERT, CIRALDO AND THE REST OF THE BLACK WHITE AND BLUES.

TAKE YOURSELF OUT OF THE LOCAL ESTABLISHMENTS, AND SHOW SOME HEART YOU DEAD BEATS. NO ONE CARES ABOUT YOU IDIOTS WHEN YOUR OUT.

Its painful seeing them so happy when they are dancing away on the shires dancefloors. Surely they must have some hurt in them from the loss!

So, to wrap up, instead of being passionate, dedicated and loyal players to their fans and their CLUB, they decide to jump in the first cab week in week out to get out on the piss.

Fair enough they don want to hangf around and talk to piss heads all night, but make an effort at least to not dodge the fans of all demographics in that auditorium.

Its an absolute disgrace. ( and to think if we were winning games, things would be different.)

Oh well, enjoy carmens you hacks

 

[Frenzy.]

Finally gaining some insight huh?

 

[Blue Bagger 66]

Kingston is a class act! You right, if every one gave the 110% he did every week we'd be doing a lot better! He might not have Robbie Farrah's speed from dummy half, he might not have the kicking game of a Cameron Smith or the craftyness of a Buderus but he works his ass off week in and week out....... that'll do me!

 

[The Nulla #2]

Finally gaining some insight huh?

It sh*ts me to tears, to see them out every night of a weekend.

Its ok for me to be out, I work through the week, earn some pocket money, and blow it on booze.

Its not however, ok for them to blown their 200K on bourbon and coke, when they arent playing how they should be.

Alberts laugh last night, and the twinkle in ciraldos eyes, proved they are here for a holiday.

Enjoy it lads!

 

[The Nulla]

Here Here.

Seeing Albert having the greatest night of his life (He got in for free before 9 because he played at 5:30) absoloutely tore me to shreds.

I saw more movement from him between the bar and dancefloor in 10mins then I have in 22 rounds.

Fair enough, the boys are of course allowed to go out and enjoy themselves..

BUT... I just wish it was more then a job to them... it certainly is more to us.

P.s. I love Kevin

 

[bluey]

Gee that is disturbing.
Coach and club should implement a drinking ban until certain responsibilities to all supporters are met.
There are a lot of players willing to give their lefty just to get a crack at the big time.

 

[black,white & blue]

BUT at the end of the day it is a job. I got no real probs with the boys going out and getting on the piss.

Maybe if the club could ask them to spend a bit of time with the fans(the reason they have a job) after the presentation? I guess BK wouldn't take the risk and Raper would be safer not, but the rest.....

 

[bluey]

BUT at the end of the day it is a job. I got no real probs with the boys going out and getting on the piss.

Maybe if the club could ask them to spend a bit of time with the fans(the reason they have a job) after the presentation? I guess BK wouldn't take the risk and Raper would be safer not, but the rest.....

I agree BUT i think that players responsibilities go a lot deeper than signing a few autographs.
Lets be honest here the players want to play nrl with that comes certain responsibilities to fans and at present they are not being met by
Club
Coach
Players.

 

[shadowboxer]

Coach and club should implement a drinking ban until certain responsibilities to all supporters are met.

probally up the road at the vinyl room

 

[carinashark]

It should be a club policy for players and COACH to stay back for 30min or so and smile and shake hands . Then get pissed!

 

[Alan Shore]

Most NFL clubs have clauses in player's contracts banning them from casinos, pubs etc. We should implement a no alcohol policy for the duration of the season.

 

[The Nulla]

I agree. Fans wait up to an hour and a half after the match for 5 minutes of cliches.

Something more needs to be done.

 

[Dread]

We should implement a no alcohol policy for the duration of the season.

And watch on as an already unpopular club turns into a graveyard when it comes time to sign players.

I prefer a realistic approach. Enforcing a policy that demands the players stick around to sign sh*t after a game doesn't mean they want to be there. It doesn't instil them with passion. They should be able to choose if they go out and get blind, but at the same time, they should realise that doing so will get them put under intense scrutiny. f**k 'em, I say.

 

[carinashark]

As long as they are not DUI or violent ,I say they should be drinking! Come on whats wrong with getting pissed after the game ? This is Football not Netball!

 

[Frenzy.]

Now this isn't old news and those of us who have been critical of this behaviour in the past have been lambasted from pillar to post. We'll let that slide though.

The thing is this is NOT the same as other jobs. Very few "other" jobs cast people into the public eye like that of a pro footballer. They are OUR employees. As fans, supporters, members WE pay their wages. We wouldn't put up with it from our own employees and we shouldn't accept it from these bums.

Personally I have estimated that over my time as a Sharks fan I have thrown in probably close to $100k into the joint. I've never been a sponsor even! That's my own hard earned going into the club in the form of membership fees, alcohol, pokies, food, entry fees, merchandise and whatever the hell else I waste money on doen there.

Think about it. Do your own maths and think about what as a fan you put in for what you get out.

They take our money, they take our praise (whether warranted or not), they lap up the adulation and in return they serve us up sh*t on toast for an entree and then throw it in our faces by flaunting themselves around the Shire like they are God's gift to sports fans. Well they're not. They are losers. Big time losers. They should be booed out of every venue until such time as the club, from the top down start giving supporters (their real employers) the respect they deserve.

 

[beekershark]

Players are entitled to have a beer where and when they want, and no contractual policy is going to stop that.

Some players thankfully choose to stick around in the auditorium, others take the CLUB PROVIDED option of going upstairs to the private board area for a meal and beer as they havent eaten dinner yet by that time.

OPthers obvioulsy prefer to get out of there and head to other shire spots.

I think its a poor indication of the quality/attraction of our own leagues club when your own employees would rather give their patronage to other clubs around the shire.

Make the club a great spot out again, make it attractive, bring back the beer garden/ summertime bar and nightlife and make the club a shire hotspot again, then the players may stick around.

But the current situation needs changing .

 

[King of the Hill]

I used to say this sort of thing all the time and got hammered for it.

It's been going on for far too long.

 

[spider]

I think its a poor indication of the quality/attraction of our own leagues club when your own employees would rather give their patronage to other clubs around the shire.

Make the club a great spot out again, make it attractive, bring back the beer garden/ summertime bar and nightlife and make the club a shire hotspot again, then the players may stick around.

But the current situation needs changing .

I would bet this would not be case if they were winning.

 

[veryhappyshark]

was kinga the only one there?

how long do u guys stay back to see the players...?

 

[Since 73]

Isn't game day a work day?
Therefore shouldn't there be a clock on and clock off time in which certain responsibilities are fulfilled.

surely a criteria or schedule is explained at beginning of season stating this for home and away games.
Homes games would entitle each player to be at the ground at (?) pm and attend the club presentation, etc.
Players or not, they are employees and like all of us need expectations spelt out or we will look for a relaxtion of duties we may not feel like performin.

It isn't the players fault.
Comes from management.
Weak leadership always end with the same result.
Always.
Disharmony and failure in employee performance - whether you are running a fish and chip shop or a sporting team.