Parramatta Eels veteran Reni Maitua takes aim at Matty Johns

[Ratchy]

So you think (despite what has been reported on the issue) that Hayne was NOT told to stay home?

I think the simple fact is that he WAS told not to come to the game, to have a week off to 'recover' from Origin.
You (and I) might think that a dumb decision by the coach, but unfortunately (for your argument) that actually IS reality.

I suppose you've never been in a position where you tell people what to do? As their boss you give them an instruction and expect them to comply since that is the professional thing? If you've ever asked someone not to come to a particular meeting, then had them turn up, it gets more than a little bit awkward....

I have been in a position to tell what people to do but LOL at your comparison of a normal workplace to a professional sports team. Thats like comparing apples to oranges.

I've also have been involved in football teams in levels 1 or 2 steps below the NRL. Never heard of or saw a player in that time be given time off and not turn up to a game whether they are injured or not. And those players that did show up weren't instructed too because they have brains and understand footy is a team game where your always there for your mates.

 

[Ratchy]

and the other 5-6 series (15 odd matches) ?

Use to be on a footy committee with a guy who is employed in some role with the Storm said that if Storm games are played in Melbourne every player not playing and in the squad is required to turn up in uniform injured or not. Its an expectation they aren't told like 3 year olds.

 

[Craig Johnston]

Use to be on a footy committee with a guy who is employed in some role with the Storm said that if Storm games are played in Melbourne every player not playing and in the squad is required to turn up in uniform injured or not. Its an expectation they aren't told like 3 year olds.

that might make sense for standard policy but kearney quite clearly confirmed that it was over riding policy at the storm that origin players were given the all clear to rest, and is consistent to his reaction of surprise when the hayne no show was made an issue

 

[oldmancraigy]

I have been in a position to tell what people to do but LOL at your comparison of a normal workplace to a professional sports team. Thats like comparing apples to oranges.

I've also have been involved in football teams in levels 1 or 2 steps below the NRL. Never heard of or saw a player in that time be given time off and not turn up to a game whether they are injured or not. And those players that did show up weren't instructed too because they have brains and understand footy is a team game where your always there for your mates.

LOL at your LOL.

 

[oldmancraigy]

that might make sense for standard policy but kearney quite clearly confirmed that it was over riding policy at the storm that origin players were given the all clear to rest, and is consistent to his reaction of surprise when the hayne no show was made an issue

Don't worry about trying reason.

Someone has a bone to pick even if they don't realize it isn't there.

 

[lingard]

A good coach listens. Well done sk

Yes. Got to give him credit for that. Maybe that`s why Brian Smith has never won a premiership?