General Discussion Thread

[kinghippo]

What he says is borderline slander. Kent needs to be held accountable, and so does his employer.

The last comment he made that basically says parents shouldn’t send their kids to play for Penrith because they will grow up to bad people was an absolute disgrace.
A media ban is completely worthy.
If we are obligated in contract to be there we can still not field questions or do any interviews, why should they profit by slandering our team?

 

[jane the pain]

The last comment he made that basically says parents shouldn’t send their kids to play for Penrith because they will grow up to bad people was an absolute disgrace.
A media ban is completely worthy.
If we are obligated in contract to be there we can still not field questions or do any interviews, why should they profit by slandering our team?

I agree. Legal action, and a total media, ban are the only options. Even Rothfield has curtailed his hatred.

 

[Munky]

What is the legal threat?

Like seriously?

 

[jane the pain]

What is the legal threat?

Like seriously?

Defamation. Kent said that parents shouldn't send their sons to our club due to their culture.

 

[age.s]

Defamation. Kent said that parents shouldn't send their sons to our club due to their culture.

Thats a nasty and stupid opinion, but its not defamation. Defamation has to be provably false and damaging, challenging a comment like that wouldn't get anywhere. Even the stuff about Salmon, nasty as it is, won't really be able to be proven false so its unlikely to stick in a court setting.

Anyhow, I dont think we (nor the Tigers) will actually make any legal moves, but I do think its notable and probably positive that the broadcaster has been slammed by two clubs within the space of a week. I would expect that to have an effect and while I usually like the "ignore and/or use as motivation internally" play I think this case is a bit different and deserves a swing back.

 

[Iamback]

What is the legal threat?

Like seriously?

There is no way the club will win so just is some hot air

 

[jane the pain]

Thats a nasty and stupid opinion, but its not defamation. Defamation has to be provably false and damaging, challenging a comment like that wouldn't get anywhere. Even the stuff about Salmon, nasty as it is, won't really be able to be proven false so its unlikely to stick in a court setting.

Anyhow, I dont think we (nor the Tigers) will actually make any legal moves, but I do think its notable and probably positive that the broadcaster has been slammed by two clubs within the space of a week. I would expect that to have an effect and while I usually like the "ignore and/or use as motivation internally" play I think this case is a bit different and deserves a swing back.

Actually it is. Each to their own.

 

[Black Diamond]

The whole event has made Ricky look ridiculous too, Kent has put him right back in the centre of the whole controversy again because everyone knows what Kents agenda was, great mate he is.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Defamation. Kent said that parents shouldn't send their sons to our club due to their culture.

That is more of an opiion rather than a case for defamation.

Club bosses have though put a shot across Kent and Fox's bow in saying that.

Good on them.

 

[BxTom]

Thats a nasty and stupid opinion, but its not defamation. Defamation has to be provably false and damaging, challenging a comment like that wouldn't get anywhere. Even the stuff about Salmon, nasty as it is, won't really be able to be proven false so its unlikely to stick in a court setting.

Anyhow, I dont think we (nor the Tigers) will actually make any legal moves, but I do think its notable and probably positive that the broadcaster has been slammed by two clubs within the space of a week. I would expect that to have an effect and while I usually like the "ignore and/or use as motivation internally" play I think this case is a bit different and deserves a swing back.

I would like to think that the NRL are saying something (in the background) to FOX about not damaging the brand (both Penrith and NRL) but the leadership of the NRL seems to have gone missing (if they ever there in the first place).

 

[jane the pain]

That is more of an opiion rather than a case for defamation.

Club bosses have though put a shot across Kent and Fox's bow in saying that.

Good on them.

It is which some could take as gospel

 

[Blade23]

There is no way the club will win so just is some hot air

That is basically what it is. The club doesn't care what mugs like Kent think. The only time they bite back is when it gets too personal, or the when disgraceful comments like 'parent's shouldn't send their kids to Penrith'. That they have to defend.
The nonsense over the Pete Green and the releasing the tape last year was another case point. Kent will squeal soon about us using a legal threat to quieten things down. Then it will go quiet till the next whinge.

He doesn't like Ivan. The pair fell out several years ago. Attempts were made to patch things up a few years ago, but they amounted to nothing on his part.

Lets be honest here. Kent is a attack journo. That is his job. He has burned too many bridges in the game to have scoops, and his isn't qualified to write feature news or match reports. He was hired to make headline stories. To bring traffic to DT's website and help sell papers. Scandals, fights and player movements are the top 3 for reader interest. He stirs up trouble because he is told to do so.
His folly is, he makes his attacks personal. Some things aren't really a story. But he makes it one to settle a score.
Rothfield is similar. His unhealthy obsession with Gould frequently borders on creepy.

Players really don't care for their opinions. The only positives that come from their dribble is player motivation to shove it up the arse of the haters.

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

It is interesting to hear Andrew Webster's (the sports writer's opinion of Kent and Buzz)

Approx 30.07 into the podcast.

 

[Hooked]

It is interesting to hear Andrew Webster's (the sports writer's opinion of Kent and Buzz)

Approx 30.07 into the podcast.

Which podcast Alice?

 

[jane the pain]

That is basically what it is. The club doesn't care what mugs like Kent think. The only time they bite back is when it gets too personal, or the when disgraceful comments like 'parent's shouldn't send their kids to Penrith'. That they have to defend.
The nonsense over the Pete Green and the releasing the tape last year was another case point. Kent will squeal soon about us using a legal threat to quieten things down. Then it will go quiet till the next whinge.

He doesn't like Ivan. The pair fell out several years ago. Attempts were made to patch things up a few years ago, but they amounted to nothing on his part.

Lets be honest here. Kent is a attack journo. That is his job. He has burned too many bridges in the game to have scoops, and his isn't qualified to write feature news or match reports. He was hired to make headline stories. To bring traffic to DT's website and help sell papers. Scandals, fights and player movements are the top 3 for reader interest. He stirs up trouble because he is told to do so.
His folly is, he makes his attacks personal. Some things aren't really a story. But he makes it one to settle a score.
Rothfield is similar. His unhealthy obsession with Gould frequently borders on creepy.

Players really don't care for their opinions. The only positives that come from their dribble is player motivation to shove it up the arse of the haters.

So why did they fall out?

 

[Bred not Bought]

So why did they fall out?

Probably because kent is a K UNT

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

Which podcast Alice?

I'm sorry. It is Kemp's Bloke in a bar. Perhaps one of the best podcasts going round.

Proper analysis of the game. No kicking at players either.

 

[ColdWetPanther]

If we are obligated in contract to be there we can still not field questions or do any interviews, why should they profit by slandering our team?

‘I’m just here so I won’t get fined’

 

[Chins get the wins]

I'm sorry. It is Kemp's Bloke in a bar. Perhaps one of the best podcasts going round.

Proper analysis of the game. No kicking at players either.

It's a great podcast but they go too far in the other direction and won't call players out at all

 

[Aliceinwonderland]

It's a great podcast but they go too far in the other direction and won't call players out at all

I've heard them say when a player is not playing well, or not living up to expectations. They do this though without pulling down the individual players character.