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From the Jubilee Avenue site: Blacklock still a Saint
Wed Aug 1, 5:00pm
Written by: Dragons Media Release
St George Illawarra Dragons today issued a press statement saying they were disappointed with the headline "I want to quit" which was attributed to Nathan Blacklock, but stated it would not unsettle their preparations for Friday night's big game against the Parramatta Eels.
The Dragons stated that the facts of the matter are:
· Nathan signed a four-year contract with the Dragons on the 4th July 2000 ensuring he played until the end of 2004.
· The four-year term being an extended term, recognised Nathan's and the Dragon's interest in a long-term relationship.
· Given the four-year term, both parties thought it appropriate to include a Clause that would enable an upgrade to occur if and when Nathan played State of Origin or for Australia.
· Nathan was disappointed with his non-selection in State of Origin at the time and was contemplating Rugby Union.
· The Club was, as were many Rugby League followers, very pleased to see Nathan added to the Australian Touring Party.
· The Club had been negotiating the upgrade to Nathan's contract prior to him being added to the Touring Party, based on Nathan's performances for the Dragons in 2001 - again not an uncommon practice in Football Clubs.
· The Club expects to finalise the negotiations this week.
Chief Executive Officer of the Dragons Peter Doust said he was surprised by the headline given his conversations with Nathan. "Nathan and I have developed a very close relationship over the 12 months I have been involved with the Club and only this week, arising from the rumours, we agreed we couldn't see him in anything other than the red and white". He went on to say "The Club believes Nathan will play Rugby League at the top level for a long time and we see his contribution to the Dragons as a very important element of our success going forward".
Nathan Blacklock stated "I agree, I can't see myself in anything other than the red and white". Looking more like a typical Telegraph media beat up every hour. What a bunch of mongrels. And don't think that Chris Anderson had nothing to do with this.
Wed Aug 1, 5:00pm
Written by: Dragons Media Release
St George Illawarra Dragons today issued a press statement saying they were disappointed with the headline "I want to quit" which was attributed to Nathan Blacklock, but stated it would not unsettle their preparations for Friday night's big game against the Parramatta Eels.
The Dragons stated that the facts of the matter are:
· Nathan signed a four-year contract with the Dragons on the 4th July 2000 ensuring he played until the end of 2004.
· The four-year term being an extended term, recognised Nathan's and the Dragon's interest in a long-term relationship.
· Given the four-year term, both parties thought it appropriate to include a Clause that would enable an upgrade to occur if and when Nathan played State of Origin or for Australia.
· Nathan was disappointed with his non-selection in State of Origin at the time and was contemplating Rugby Union.
· The Club was, as were many Rugby League followers, very pleased to see Nathan added to the Australian Touring Party.
· The Club had been negotiating the upgrade to Nathan's contract prior to him being added to the Touring Party, based on Nathan's performances for the Dragons in 2001 - again not an uncommon practice in Football Clubs.
· The Club expects to finalise the negotiations this week.
Chief Executive Officer of the Dragons Peter Doust said he was surprised by the headline given his conversations with Nathan. "Nathan and I have developed a very close relationship over the 12 months I have been involved with the Club and only this week, arising from the rumours, we agreed we couldn't see him in anything other than the red and white". He went on to say "The Club believes Nathan will play Rugby League at the top level for a long time and we see his contribution to the Dragons as a very important element of our success going forward".
Nathan Blacklock stated "I agree, I can't see myself in anything other than the red and white". Looking more like a typical Telegraph media beat up every hour. What a bunch of mongrels. And don't think that Chris Anderson had nothing to do with this.
