Storm Lodge Complaint to Fox Sports and NRL

[saint.nick]

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The Storm remind me of the Chinese Communist Party, they do blatantly wrong shit and then deflect and cry conspiracy every time they are called out for it. Whatever you think of Paul Kent, he is bang on the money. They have pioneered virtually every single ethically questionable wrestling move in this game. They can point all they want to other clubs that do it, but they only do it to cancel out the competitive advantage that the Storm gain from each new wrestling move they introduce.

 

[colly]

yES

(Sorry I don't know how to cleanly paste the article into here)

The Storm remind me of the Chinese Communist Party, they do blatantly wrong shit and then deflect and cry conspiracy every time they are called out for it. Whatever you think of Paul Kent, he is bang on the money. They have pioneered virtually every single ethically questionable wrestling move in this game. They can point all they want to other clubs that do it, but they only do it to cancel out the competitive advantage that the Storm gain from each new wrestling move they introduce.

I saw the show this week when Kent full on bagged the Melbourne storm. I thought Kent was spot on, suck eggs Storm. Don't do the crimes and it wont be a problem.

 

[blue bags]

do the crime, do the time

 

[Perth Red]

Makes a change, they usually wait until the playoffs to heap Sht on the most successful RL club in the country of the modern era!

 

[Perth Red]

Makes a change, they usually wait until the playoffs to heap Sht on the most successful RL club in the country of the modern era!

 

[Smug Panther]

Makes a change, they usually wait until the playoffs to heap Sht on the most successful RL club in the country of the modern era!

"hErP a dErp Alex McKinnon iZ iN a wHeeLChaIR bUt wE aRe dA bEst"
You're a scumf**k like everyone involved with the Storm

 

[Game_Breaker]

‘Line crossed:’ Storm complain to NRL, Fox Sports over Bellamy bashing

By Michael Chammas
March 28, 2021 — 8.00pm
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The Melbourne Storm have sent official complaints to the NRL and Fox Sports about the comments made by journalists working for the broadcaster that were directed at coach Craig Bellamy last week.

The Storm also sent a letter to club members on Saturday night, defending the integrity of the premiership-winning coach after criticism from several News Corp publications over the past week.

Craig Bellamy and the Melbourne Storm have taken offence to comments made by News Corp journalists.Credit:Getty

The Storm, and in particularly Bellamy, took offence to comments made by NRL 360 host Paul Kent, who said the Storm implemented wrestling tactics "designed to maim and injure players".

“All right let me just say this, Grapple tackle, chicken wing, rolling pin, hip drop, crusher, crocodile rolls, cannon balls, ankle twists,” Kent said on NRL 360.

“The only constant in Melbourne since 2005 when all those tackles have been brought in and later banned in the game is the head coach Craig Bellamy. So I think the less advice we take from Craig Bellamy about the welfare of players the better.

“And you can go to town on that because you know what? They are the ones that are doing it. The game is now producing rules to counter what Melbourne are trying to introduce. I’ve got no stock in it.”

Melbourne Storm chief executive Justin Rodski emailed NRL and Fox Sports executives on Saturday, before making their position clear to club members. The Storm said it will not take legal action.

"This week, our coach of the last 19 years was, in our view, unfairly criticised by particular commentators," Rodski said.

"As a club, we appreciate the media has a job to do each week reporting on our great game and our broadcasters are critical to growing our game and giving our fans the chance to watch their team play week in, week out.

“A large majority of journalists and reporters play fair too. But, on this occasion, we believe the line was crossed and have taken the matter up with the NRL and Fox Sports. It’s only fair we do so.

"Craig Bellamy is a person of the highest character and integrity, he is a legend of the game, and he deserves to be respected and celebrated for the contribution he has made to the Melbourne Storm and the NRL.

Storm coach Craig Bellamy has come under fire the past week over the club’s wrestling tactics.Credit:Getty Images

"But most importantly, he is loved by his players, his coaching group, his staff and by the broader Melbourne Storm community, including our members. Let’s make sure we get behind our coach and our team next Friday and show the rest of the competition what the Melbourne Storm is made of."

Both Fox Sports and the NRL declined to comment on the matter, however it's likely the Storm's complaints will fall on deaf ears. The NRL hasn't previously interfered with how the pay television network covers the game, nor does it intend to start now. There's a belief the Storm have gone public with their views in a show of solidarity as they await a decision from Bellamy about his future.

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[Perth Red]

"hErP a dErp Alex McKinnon iZ iN a wHeeLChaIR bUt wE aRe dA bEst"
You're a scumf**k like everyone involved with the Storm

Ooooh we have an Internet warrior lol
given your club only exists due to the misery of gambling I’d suggest you’re not in much of a place to comment on ethics!

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

I’m with the Storm on this one.

And annoyed that this will only give more oxygen to Paul Kent to blubber on again and keep his agenda going on the Kaufusi tackle..

 

[Chief_Chujo]

Lol they don't even deny the allegations. Because.......they can't. It's basically "Wah don't point out our horrible tactics over the last 15yrs. Craigy is a leg!"

 

[no name]

I am far from a Storm fan, and think some of their tactics are questionable, but lol at Kent for being such a cry baby.
If he is that against them, they must be doing something right. They shouldn’t whinge about it, but wear it as a badge of honour.

 

[Last Week]

Ooooh we have an Internet warrior lol
given your club only exists due to the misery of gambling I’d suggest you’re not in much of a place to comment on ethics!

Melbourne Storm fan defends criticism of Melbourne Storm. Noticeable that you actually have no points to rebut on too.

 

[Phil McGrawhan]

If Kent Hooper or buzz are bitching then I'm with whoever they're bitching about .

 

[Mr. Shaman]

Ooooh we have an Internet warrior lol
given your club only exists due to the misery of gambling I’d suggest you’re not in much of a place to comment on ethics!

How does your club manage to exist?

 

[Phil McGrawhan]

How does your club manage to exist?

 

[Smug Panther]

Ooooh we have an Internet warrior lol
given your club only exists due to the misery of gambling I’d suggest you’re not in much of a place to comment on ethics!

We do more for the comp than probably any other side. I truly hope you die before Perth gets in. The way you death ride clubs is sad as f**k

 

[franklin2323]

Penrith have produced more juniors in the last 2 years than Perth or Melbourne ever will

As for Kent... for once he nailed it. A once in a decade achievement there

 

[saint.nick]

I am far from a Storm fan, and think some of their tactics are questionable, but lol at Kent for being such a cry baby.
If he is that against them, they must be doing something right. They shouldn’t whinge about it, but wear it as a badge of honour.

This makes no sense at all

 

[saint.nick]

We do more for the comp than probably any other side. I truly hope you die before Perth gets in. The way you death ride clubs is sad as f**k

It's not worth getting that personal over mate!

 

[saint.nick]

I’m with the Storm on this one.

And annoyed that this will only give more oxygen to Paul Kent to blubber on again and keep his agenda going on the Kaufusi tackle..

So the Storm are in the right simply because it was Paul Kent who called them out for it?