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While I think they very obviously have access to benefits they can offer outside the cap, it’s clearly not unlimited, as they do still lose players they want to keep. Lately there’s been quite a lot of them. Has Uncle Nick grown tired of burning cash or favours?
When he was a talking head I always thought Gaz was a Parra fan. Also a toey human.
He sure came across as an Eels apologist.
He would of fit in great in this place then.
My son has what used to be called Aspergers. He has struggled with socialisation, emotion regulation, suicidal thinking. Got into the wrong crowd because he 'thought they were caring and supportive friends. Got into drugs big-time (never does anything by halves, my son), had an extended psychotic episode, got into trouble with the police, etc, etc. Long story short, by a series of remarkable 'coincidences' got busted for drugs; was ordered to the MERIT program; he connected with his counsellor like he never had with anyone else; went thru withdrawals (medically assisted) ceased all drugs. He then, out of the blue, decided he wanted to be an actor. Enrolled himself in a two year acting course at the Academy of Film Theatre and Television; moved to Sydney and rented a little 'studio' in Surrey Hills. Taught himself to cook, wash his clothes, shop, all those things. He completed the course with high marks. His mum and I went and saw him perform in a play at the Belvoir Street Theatre. He killed it. I've never been so proud in all my life.
Great story, thanks for sharing. Hope he keeps it up!
X2.
We might’ve finally realised the investment part of ‘investing in pathways’ means spending money. I hope it’s sustainable, and if not, I hope it wins us a comp or two before the money runs out. Like at Manly a decade ago.
Are we still training out of demountables? The NRL has only been going for 27 years ffs
Lingard, my wife and I are one of the many patrons of Belvoir. They have supported a few productions and actors over the years for people who are neurodiverse. It’s a good community. That must have been a proud moment for both your son and your family.
And his work rate in defence is up there with Junior Paulo
