Darius Boyd at it again

[saint.nick]

Believe it or not, money is not the only source for job satisfaction with most people. Getting a lot of money doesn't make all these other problems just magically go away, e.g. media intolerance.

 

[Kiwi]

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[The Charlatan]

Like the argument that players should be able to get on the pss and act merkins, he is in a high profile public job that has media responsibilities. Want the big bikkies then you have to earn them and that includes dealing with one element of your job which is media intrusion. Don't like it, get a real job and no one will bother you.

There's a difference between being a dick at a organised press conference and not being allowed to display your annoyance when a journalist accosts you on the street unannounced, shoves a microphone in your face and sends a barrage of questions at you.

Yes, there are media responsibilities and they are usually scheduled with the club or the player with the club being kept in the loop.

Again, read what I said: I personally felt Boyd handled it badly, but I am not surprised at his reaction, I probably would have got my back up as well.

 

[Kiwi]

yeah maybe click your link and you'll see it's an article..

with text..

mate..

just click the link who cares

 

[ek999]

Believe it or not, money is not the only source for job satisfaction with most people. Getting a lot of money doesn't make all these other problems just magically go away, e.g. media intolerance.

If he can't handle the media pressure he can avoid it by retiring, getting a new job and playing park football. No one forces him to be a professional sportsman, that is his choice alone.

If he wants to be an NRL player and accept his $650k a year he needs to understand that he is going to have situations like this with the media and it is part of his job to handle them professionally. It would have taken him all of 30 seconds to provide them with a decent answer and then let them know that he has to go. Instead he acts like a dickhead and turns an easy to handle situation into something that is creating negative headlines for himself and the NRL for a couple of days

 

[East Coast Tiger]

From the moment this story about Bennett quitting was mentioned here the issue of Boyd's future has been of interest to fans. The media know this and they want to hear what Boyd has to say as well. And they want to hear it first. That's the motive behind chasing him at his hotel. Waiting for an official media opportunity would be too late. And there's no guarantee Boyd would be allowed or willing to speak at a proper press call anyway. Clubs dictate who speaks and when and Boyd would be bottom of the list at the knights. It was hardly going to work but trying for a comment from Boyd was worth a try to deliver what fans want. His reaction gave them the next best thing. Or perhaps something even better.

 

[The Charlatan]

Australian media outlets, especially News Limited, are merkins of the highest order.

They are not interested in reporting facts or providing balanced stories. All they peddle is sensationalised, agenda driven tripe in order to get the voyeuristic public to tune in or read the papers. In a sense, we're all responsible for shit like this happening.

 

[Bretto]

Australian media outlets, especially News Limited, are merkins of the highest order.

They are not interested in reporting facts or providing balanced stories. All they peddle is sensationalised, agenda driven tripe in order to get the voyeuristic public to tune in or read the papers. In a sense, we're all responsible for shit like this happening.

 

[eozsmiles]

Darius is a bit simple or arrogant to know that all he has to say is "No Comment, I'll comment after I get back to the club". It's not rude, it's not a lie, it's easy.

Had he ever met this woman before? It wasn't Danny Weidler holding the mic. If Darius has a beef with all journos/reporters it is the same as those people that think all footy players are like Todd Carney.

 

[saint.nick]

No ek, he shouldn't accept the fact that he needs to be a nice guy when the media decide to act like unprofessional dickheads.

 

[Lemon Squash]

Media = merkins
Darrrrrrrius = merkin

They are the perfect match

 

[ek999]

No ek, he shouldn't accept the fact that he needs to be a nice guy when the media decide to act like unprofessional dickheads.

She wasn't being unprofessional, she was doing her job perfectly. If Darius gave her an answer straight up and then asked to be left alone as he had to leave it would all be sweet. Instead he acted like a merkin so she had to keep asking over and over and try and get an answer to what was a very simple question.

Dealing with the media at all times, not just at the club pressers, is part of the job if you want to play in the NRL. If he doesn't like part of his job he has the same two options everyone else has - quit or suck it up.

 

[Danish]

What was unprofessional about the media in this instance exactly? Did Boyd honestly not expect people to seek comment from him upon the news of Bennett leaving the knights?

To me it would seem obvious that Boyd would be asked for comment as soon as it was confirmed. The bloke has stated many times he only ever wanted to be coached by Bennett so it makes sense to talk to him about it.

Watching the footage the only one that comes across poorly is Boyd. Carries on like a whinging child

 

[saint.nick]

The fact she was doing her job reflects that the media has dropped to unprofessional standards. You really think she would have just left him alone after he gave a simple answer? Hell no, they don't stop bugging you unless you bite back. She just would have thought of new answers to bug him with. Saying 'leave me alone' does jack shit. You talk about his media intolerance as if it's a key priority, but if it was that big of a deal, he wouldn't have a job in the NRL anymore.

 

[saint.nick]

What was unprofessional about the media in this instance exactly? Did Boyd honestly not expect people to seek comment from him upon the news of Bennett leaving the knights?

To me it would seem obvious that Boyd would be asked for comment as soon as it was confirmed. The bloke has stated many times he only ever wanted to be coached by Bennett so it makes sense to talk to him about it.

Watching the footage the only one that comes across poorly is Boyd. Carries on like a whinging child

Why would he expect it? He's never in the media...

 

[ek999]

The fact she was doing her job reflects that the media has dropped to unprofessional standards. You really think she would have just left him alone after he gave a simple answer? Hell no, they don't stop bugging you unless you bite back. She just would have thought of new answers to bug him with. Saying 'leave me alone' does jack shit. You talk about his media intolerance as if it's a key priority, but if it was that big of a deal, he wouldn't have a job in the NRL anymore.

Darius gives a quick answer on Bennett leaving and doesn't have to say much and she has her story that no one else does. Hammering him after that would only make her look like an idiot and render the footage useless. Instead she still gets a story but makes Boyd look like the merkin that he is

 

[Perth Red]

So to clarify this, if you were a sports star, you would be open to the media 24x7.....leaving your house, coming home, leaving a hotel, at a restaurant etc?

Ok sure

If it meant I could earn $650k plus a year? yep I'd live with it.

I just had the ABC rock up to the office wanting an immediate interview on a new piece of research coming out. It is part of my role to respond positively to that. I earn a sht load less than this merkin, big earning players have to undertand that their jobs are much more than just the 90mins performance on a footy field.

 

[saint.nick]

Mate, the media wouldn't let you believe it makes her look like an idiot. And I love how we like to judge personalities of people we have never met before...

 

[Valheru]

The fact she was doing her job reflects that the media has dropped to unprofessional standards. You really think she would have just left him alone after he gave a simple answer? Hell no, they don't stop bugging you unless you bite back. She just would have thought of new answers to bug him with. Saying 'leave me alone' does jack shit. You talk about his media intolerance as if it's a key priority, but if it was that big of a deal, he wouldn't have a job in the NRL anymore.

How hard is it to say "no comment" or perhaps answer the question with something like " Wayne has made the decision that is right for him and his family".

 

[kia ora storm]

What was unprofessional about the media in this instance exactly? Did Boyd honestly not expect people to seek comment from him upon the news of Bennett leaving the knights?

To me it would seem obvious that Boyd would be asked for comment as soon as it was confirmed. The bloke has stated many times he only ever wanted to be coached by Bennett so it makes sense to talk to him about it.

Watching the footage the only one that comes across poorly is Boyd. Carries on like a whinging child

I actually thought he was about to explode...but you have to have a brain cell to do that.