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BRETT Finch has been forced to apologise to Parramatta officials following his late-night antics at a Sydney nightclub.
Finch was photographed partying and smoking at The Loft Bar's One Day Festival late last Sunday night.
The picture appeared in Tuesday's Daily Telegraph, leaving club insiders filthy with the five-eighth.
Only 24 hours before the photo was taken, Finch had a rib injury and was unable to play against the Raiders at Parramatta Stadium.
He returned on Friday night to help inspire the Eels to a 27-14 victory over Penrith.
Disturbed by the image, Eels coach Michael Hagan spoke to Finch on Wednesday afternoon after training.
"I addressed a few things with him ... about his responsibilities,'' Hagan said.
"Denis (Fitzgerald) was disappointed about the photo as well. It's definitely not an image we want to see.''
Despite agreeing it wasn't a good look for the club, Hagan rejected the notion that Finch was hindering his recovery process by being out late at night.
"While he was out injured, he had completed all the necessary rehabilitation and treatment that was required,'' Hagan said.
"He was always going to be selected for Friday night's match, because missing last week was more about precaution. In fairness, I still believe players should be allowed to socialise in their own time.''
Hagan said he was unaware if Finch had been subjected to the club's random breath-testing procedure on Monday morning.
"But he completed the session without a problem,'' the coach said.
Finch, 26, moved to Parramatta to resurrect his career after being released from the Roosters after four seasons.
He was lured to the club following the departure of halves John Morris (Tigers) and Jeremy Smith (Souths). The one-time NSW Origin player assured Hagan that football was his No.1 priority at the Eels.
"Brett was extremely apologetic (about the picture),'' Hagan said. "He was well aware that this is an image neither he nor the Parramatta club want to portray. He most certainly admitted it's the wrong image for him and the game.
"From what I've seen from Brett so far this season, I know his football comes first.''
Parramatta had five separate alcohol-related incidents last year and Hagan reiterated the club's focus on off-field behaviour was paramount.
http://www.news.com.au/sundaytelegraph/story/0,22049,21557437-5001023,00.html
Dose Anyone Think That Finch inspired usfor that win ? i dont think so he was doing the oppsite
Finch was photographed partying and smoking at The Loft Bar's One Day Festival late last Sunday night.
The picture appeared in Tuesday's Daily Telegraph, leaving club insiders filthy with the five-eighth.
Only 24 hours before the photo was taken, Finch had a rib injury and was unable to play against the Raiders at Parramatta Stadium.
He returned on Friday night to help inspire the Eels to a 27-14 victory over Penrith.
Disturbed by the image, Eels coach Michael Hagan spoke to Finch on Wednesday afternoon after training.
"I addressed a few things with him ... about his responsibilities,'' Hagan said.
"Denis (Fitzgerald) was disappointed about the photo as well. It's definitely not an image we want to see.''
Despite agreeing it wasn't a good look for the club, Hagan rejected the notion that Finch was hindering his recovery process by being out late at night.
"While he was out injured, he had completed all the necessary rehabilitation and treatment that was required,'' Hagan said.
"He was always going to be selected for Friday night's match, because missing last week was more about precaution. In fairness, I still believe players should be allowed to socialise in their own time.''
Hagan said he was unaware if Finch had been subjected to the club's random breath-testing procedure on Monday morning.
"But he completed the session without a problem,'' the coach said.
Finch, 26, moved to Parramatta to resurrect his career after being released from the Roosters after four seasons.
He was lured to the club following the departure of halves John Morris (Tigers) and Jeremy Smith (Souths). The one-time NSW Origin player assured Hagan that football was his No.1 priority at the Eels.
"Brett was extremely apologetic (about the picture),'' Hagan said. "He was well aware that this is an image neither he nor the Parramatta club want to portray. He most certainly admitted it's the wrong image for him and the game.
"From what I've seen from Brett so far this season, I know his football comes first.''
Parramatta had five separate alcohol-related incidents last year and Hagan reiterated the club's focus on off-field behaviour was paramount.
http://www.news.com.au/sundaytelegraph/story/0,22049,21557437-5001023,00.html
Dose Anyone Think That Finch inspired usfor that win ? i dont think so he was doing the oppsite
