Dragons drop Lance Thompson

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February 17, 2004

EXPERIENCED St George Illawarra forward Lance Thompson has been dropped and fined by the National Rugby League club for disciplinary reasons.

Thompson, who was given a 12-day break from training last month to take care of personal problems, has been named in the Dragons' Premier League squad for their clash with the Central Comets in Rockhampton on Saturday night.

Chief executive Peter Doust confirmed today Thompson had been disciplined but declined to provide any details.

"I can say that he has been relegated to Premier League," Doust said.

"He has been dropped from the NRL squad for disciplinary reasons."

Doust said Thompson had accepted his punishment, which also included a fine.

Thompson, who turned 26 yesterday, has played 159 first grade games for the Dragons since making his debut in 1999.

Last season he captained the Dragons in Trent Barrett's injury-enforced absence.

AAP

 

[Reggie Dunlop]

Anyone know what he did?

 

[izzo]

He gets payed like a Premier League player

 

[fatshark]

Plays like one to.....

 

[Jimbo]

Anyone know what he did?

On the news this morning they said he showed up for training a bit worse for wear after a big night on the turps

 

[TRANSLATION]

Anyone know what he did?

On the news this morning they said he showed up for training a bit worse for wear after a big night on the turps

Yep he had his birthday bash and with all his troubles off the field, he had a few too many, and copped the penalty, I was at training tuesday, and you can tell the guys are not upset as a team, but more worried about Lance and his problems.

 

[King of the Hill]

Why do all the Dragons and Bulldogs players go out at Northies?

Dont they have pubs in your area?

Just curious, there seems to be a bit of trouble from time to time and it's always down at Cronulla.

 

[izzo]

I think its the cheap beer which attracted thommo due to his change on income.

 

[Anonymous]

At 2:30 this afternoon Doust and Thompson addressed the media where Thompson apologised to the club, his team and supporters.

 

[Anonymous]

He gets payed like a Premier League player

Even if that's true, its still better than supporting a whole team full of PL players.

 

[izzo]

He gets payed like a Premier League player

Even if that's true, its still better than supporting a whole team full of PL players.

Newtown dosent have a First Grade Side

 

[Anonymous]

I didnt know you were a Bluebags supporter... good on you.
Newtown would give Souths first grade a run for their money.

 

[izzo]

I didnt know you were a Bluebags supporter... good on you.
Newtown would give Souths first grade a run for their money.

I dont know about that

 

[SirShire]

I didnt know you were a Bluebags supporter... good on you.
Newtown would give Souths first grade a run for their money.

Shit yeah Willow. Would be a very interesting match to see!

 

[izzo]

I heard thommo had like 1000 shire beers as the saying goes "Beers served in the shire is like having sex on a canoe its too close to water"

 

[Anonymous]

That has be one the more low quality posts I've read.
And how many shandies have you had?

 

[SirShire]

I heard thommo had like 1000 shire beers as the saying goes "Beers served in the shire is like having sex on a canoe its too close to water"

:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

 

[izzo]

That has be one the more low quality posts I've read.
And how many shandies have you had?

quite a few in my time