Rumours and Whingers and Occasional Optimism XXIX

[Twizzle]

No journalism anywhere in the world contains the absolute truth

Depends if you work for the Murdoch press or not.

 

[Gronk]

Extraordinary weasel words by Kent about the Semi lies.

Does anyone know what Josh means by this tweet ?

Josh Massoud ‏@josh_massoud 18h18 hours ago
Last time @TheParraEels responded to my story it went to court. A jury found that story to be correct. I stand by Semi story. More to come.

 

[Twizzle]

More to come means he's trying to dig up some more shit over the next week or so, but I assume you are referring tot the court case.

 

[phantom eel]

No journalism anywhere in the world contains the absolute truth. It’s as much truth as you can discover in one day and then, the next day, you try to discover more. It is why trust is compulsory. And so tough to establish in the NRL.

It's only as much truth as you can find in one day when you work for a rag where you are expected to pump up (partial) stories on a daily basis, as clickbait to create contrvery and return visits.

To call that "journalism" is a bit rich! I don't know how these merkins sleep at night.

 

[Gary Gutful]

I'm inclined to think that there are elements of truth in both the DT articles and the Parramatta press release.

However, I don't think either party is being completely honest.

 

[Swiftstylez]

In Kent's defence he was just breaking news that was reported by Channel Seven, but don't let the facts get in the way of a good witch-hunt. He works for a tabloid and that's what all tabloid journalists do to sell papers. If you want something a little less edgy and fanciful read The Australian or become a fully-blown princess and read a fairfax publication because your feelings and sensibilities need to be protected.

I'd be more worried that his manager said this: "Radradra was always a rugby player and still harboured dreams of returning to rugby"

 

[phantom eel]

In Kent's defence he was just breaking news that was reported by Channel Seven, but don't let the facts get in the way of a good witch-hunt.

Why defend Kent? He published a half-baked story from destabilising "sources", that then had to be corrected when he actually bothered to seek Semi's manager's quoted opinion.

Kent's the one who's followed up with his definition of "journalism", which is laugahble to say the least. The guys in this trade are merkins, and I still don't know how someone can sleep at night having been paid for printing untruths.

 

[strider]

More to come means he's trying to dig up some more shit over the next week or so, but I assume you are referring tot the court case.

More to come is just a rubbish write off to make people think he actually has something

 

[Swiftstylez]

Why defend Kent? He published a half-baked story from destabilising "sources", that then had to be corrected when he actually bothered to seek Semi's manager's quoted opinion.

Kent's the one who's followed up with his definition of "journalism", which is laugahble to say the least. The guys in this trade are merkins, and I still don't know how someone can sleep at night having been paid for printing untruths.

It was Channel 7's story so that is why I'm defending Kent. He didn't just pull it out of thin air.

 

[Swiftstylez]

I'm inclined to think that there are elements of truth in both the DT articles and the Parramatta press release.

However, I don't think either party is being completely honest.

Finally someone has put down the pitchforks.

 

[strider]

It was Channel 7's story so that is why I'm defending Kent. He didn't just pull it out of thin air.

He blindly reguritated it ... not any better really

 

[Swiftstylez]

Depends if you work for the Murdoch press or not.

Get your tin foil hats out, there is a greens-voting conspirator on the loose. What is that he is carrying in his right hand????

The truth, as someone else said before you posted this quote, is very subjective.

 

[T.S Quint]

He blindly reguritated it ... not any better really

And he did it without so much as a phone call to Semi's manager to make sure the rumour is true.
That's journalism 101.

 

[Swiftstylez]

And he did it without so much as a phone call to Semi's manager to make sure the rumour is true.
That's journalism 101.

Yep, Journalism 101. Not limited to any publications, rumors are reported on all the time and even sometimes glorified by certain newspapers and even put into books. These are rumors with topics and sensitive issues far more important than football with no right of reply.
And the sun still comes up tomorrow.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I'd be more worried that his manager said this: "Radradra was always a rugby player and still harboured dreams of returning to rugby"

Why would you be worried about him leaving? That's the mindset that ensures we pay overs to retain fan favourites. How has that been going for us?

If he leaves he leaves. Plenty of other clubs have made the finals without Semi Radradra.

 

[Swiftstylez]

Why would you be worried about him leaving? That's the mindset that ensures we pay overs to retain fan favourites. How has that been going for us?

If he leaves he leaves. Plenty of other clubs have made the finals without Semi Radradra.

I agree that his manager is just trying to drive up his price. Yes, just like plenty of other teams have won premierships without Hayne, it would still be sad if he went. Hopefully we can win a premiership with him while he is here (hopefully for a long time).

The only reason I worry about that quote is that he isn't going to be easily replaceable. I'm not advocating for stupid business decisions though.

 

[Gary Gutful]

Agreed. Do your best to keep great players but don't bust a freckle and overspend.

Also best to ignore shitty DT articles rather than hastily put together a slightly unconvincing press release. It just gives the media more fuel.

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

Plenty of other clubs have made the finals without Semi Radradra.

Source?

 

[The Colonel]

My question is that it was noted on the forum, stagger eel I think, who said that Semi was signed totally under the cap with NO third party agreement at all. Was a new deal negotiated? The NRL need to be involved in TPA's in my opinion as far too many agreements are being made and sponsors are not coughing up the cash when push comes to shove. It's been the main reason for a number of players, not just at Parramatta, leaving long term deals midway through them.

 

[Noise]

My question is that it was noted on the forum, stagger eel I think, who said that Semi was signed totally under the cap with NO third party agreement at all. Was a new deal negotiated? The NRL need to be involved in TPA's in my opinion as far too many agreements are being made and sponsors are not coughing up the cash when push comes to shove. It's been the main reason for a number of players, not just at Parramatta, leaving long term deals midway through them.

Who else has it effected from other clubs? Gasnier rings a bell when he left the dragons to go to France