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http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/05/17/3218593.htm?site=newcastle
Newcastle Knights forward Cory Paterson says he is shattered that he is not wanted by the club next season, despite still being under contract.
New coach Wayne Bennett is already planning his playing roster for next season, but his plans do not include Cory Paterson.
The 23-year-old is still under contract until the end of next season, but in a statement the club says it has given him permission to investigate other playing opportunities.
On a social networking site, Paterson says he is shattered, but maintains there is still a chance he will still be at the Knights next year.
The news has also upset fans who have posted comments on social networking sites.
When he bought the club, mining magnate Nathan Tinkler said he wanted the team to be made up of local juniors.
Paterson has been with the Knights since he was 16.
The decision to let Paterson go comes amid reports over the last couple of weeks that the Knights are chasing Roosters forward Nate Myles for next year.
When a player is off contract and signs elsewhere they are slammed as not loyal and greedy etc..by fans and clubs...
However when a clubs tell players who still have years left in their contract to look elsewhere it seems okay...
how is that fair when a player finishes his contract he has every right to leave... but the club tells a player in this case a local junior since 16 to piss off when there is 1 yr left...
Where is the loyalty and Honour of the club ?
A contract has been signed by both parties...
Corey has no choice but to leave, if he stays in newcastle for his final year they will play him in reserve grade and his value will be crap when he looks for a new contract...
Average first grade player career is only 40 games to look after their families... and future.. every contract and game is potentially your last...
So players should earn as much as they can now... as there is no loyalty from the clubs..
Reversal Role
What heppens in reverse when a player for example...Josh Dugan... who might have 2 years left on his contract and tells his club you should find another fullback and let me out of my contract or i will only play reserve grade level...as i wont try hard...as i have a better offers elsewhere
Newcastle Knights forward Cory Paterson says he is shattered that he is not wanted by the club next season, despite still being under contract.
New coach Wayne Bennett is already planning his playing roster for next season, but his plans do not include Cory Paterson.
The 23-year-old is still under contract until the end of next season, but in a statement the club says it has given him permission to investigate other playing opportunities.
On a social networking site, Paterson says he is shattered, but maintains there is still a chance he will still be at the Knights next year.
The news has also upset fans who have posted comments on social networking sites.
When he bought the club, mining magnate Nathan Tinkler said he wanted the team to be made up of local juniors.
Paterson has been with the Knights since he was 16.
The decision to let Paterson go comes amid reports over the last couple of weeks that the Knights are chasing Roosters forward Nate Myles for next year.
When a player is off contract and signs elsewhere they are slammed as not loyal and greedy etc..by fans and clubs...
However when a clubs tell players who still have years left in their contract to look elsewhere it seems okay...
how is that fair when a player finishes his contract he has every right to leave... but the club tells a player in this case a local junior since 16 to piss off when there is 1 yr left...
Where is the loyalty and Honour of the club ?
A contract has been signed by both parties...
Corey has no choice but to leave, if he stays in newcastle for his final year they will play him in reserve grade and his value will be crap when he looks for a new contract...
Average first grade player career is only 40 games to look after their families... and future.. every contract and game is potentially your last...
So players should earn as much as they can now... as there is no loyalty from the clubs..
Reversal Role
What heppens in reverse when a player for example...Josh Dugan... who might have 2 years left on his contract and tells his club you should find another fullback and let me out of my contract or i will only play reserve grade level...as i wont try hard...as i have a better offers elsewhere
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