I know a fairfax journo - they were dirty that the Dragons gave the story to the tele but not to them.
"deliberate media management" he reckons.... I am not sure what that means though.
So you heard it from a mate.
Nothing to do with the Telegraph ringing up and getting a comment?
I say put the "deliberate media management" in the rumour basket, along with other conspiracy theories - or the sour grapes department. The choices are in abundance.
I find it odd that a Fairfax employee would be complaining about Saints 'giving' a story to News Ltd, when News Ltd have been on the warpath for months because they claim there is a lack of access to Saints players and management. Which suggests Fairfax have been getting a better roll of the dice.
Keep in mind that the
Illawarra Mercury is a Fairfax publication and they regularly publish exclusives on the Dragons. So, it just doesn't add up.
I also find it odd given that this Gasnier story/rumour has been doing the rounds for months, with various scenarios being thrown up and numerous quotes from rugby union and rugby league officials. Doust in particular has made no secret of the fact that Saints would be interested in talking to Gasnier should he wish to return to the NRL. Something they indicated after it was announced that Gasnier had signed with the French two years ago.
Maybe your mate just wanted to have a grumble. Seems like we just can't please some people.