- Apr 9, 2012
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I'm not sure if its complete arrogance that they think no-one is noticing their atrocious behaviour...... or
they actually are that stupid.
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they actually are that stupid.
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Santa
State of Origin Captain
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Hopefully not (especially when we're doing so well). They can boycott the start of next year.....beautiful.
I wonder if the players would go so far as to boycott the finals?
Mick_Hancock
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Hard NO to finals boycott.
We’re in it to win the whole thing. However, refusing to do the Post GF speech from Reynolds? That might be palatable because we’re already in euphoria from winning.
Alternatively, just keep going all the way until the big dance and come to an agreement the week of.
No GF lunch etc….
The young boys won’t need the “experience” we’re winning plenty more
We’re in it to win the whole thing. However, refusing to do the Post GF speech from Reynolds? That might be palatable because we’re already in euphoria from winning.
Alternatively, just keep going all the way until the big dance and come to an agreement the week of.
No GF lunch etc….
The young boys won’t need the “experience” we’re winning plenty more
- Jan 25, 2013
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I don't know if they even realise that the fans know they are full of shit. Everyone with a brain can see what's going on, particularly those who have seen or heard Newton's discussion on it all.
If this goes on much longer, I think we'll see an unprecedented push towards "media" coverage that is more in touch with the fans. Not just because of everyday fans who will be seeking out alternative coverage, but also because I can see clubs and players favouring the smaller, more independent guys as their platform to the fans. Their obligational press conferences will become more scripted and generic, and like we've seen with Bloke In A Bar, etc, the more candid interviews will go to the independent guys. Or maybe one of these guys will end up pushing hard to step up and become a big-time viable alternative to Fox Sports' coverage.
- Apr 26, 2008
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Vossy unsurprisingly another shill pretending to be arguing for the fans.
- Mar 4, 2008
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It always cracks me up when they try that shit ... because all you have to do is scroll down to the comments section to discover the vast majority of fans are actually supporting the players / RLPA and are against the Media / NRL
- Apr 26, 2008
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It just amazes me why none of these so called journos are asking Vlandys the tough questions. All too happy to hammer Clint and pretend they're neutral but I've yet to hear one media personality bag the NRL's handling of the negotiations.
- Apr 26, 2008
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‘Embarrasses himself’: RLPA boss torched over player jersey boycott as ugly pay war hits new low
‘Embarrasses himself’: RLPA boss ripped for player jersey boycott as pay war hits new low
www.foxsports.com.au
The video on this article. Deadset disgraceful from Gordy and the ever graceful Hooper.
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And none of them can come up with a reason as to why they wont accept a mediator coming in to resolve the issues.
It would suggest what the NRL are proposing is unreasonable.
They'll either sweep that interview with Clint under the rug... or have a set of talking points trying to justify why the NRL wont just let an independent come in and resolve it.
The interview was farcical from Voss (who has become a total media puppet... he's getting further and further away from being a "fan")... with his constant deflecting to his talking points.
"what percentage know why they're striking?"... Clint literally cannot answer that. He doesnt know every single member's comprehension of the points... but it's all out there for them to read or to discuss with a senior player who does understand it
"The average person cant get past avg salary of $400k"... really... we cant get past that, even though on Fox right now I'm assuming there's 100's of articles related to ridiculous salaries being offered to players. We're pretty well aware that professional athletes get paid a shit ton of money. It's also known that money isnt up for discussion, because the salary cap for next year has been set for ages now.
"Abdo has stepped aside... why wont you?"... it's not his decision or Vlando's decision to determine who organises from the other side. Abdo's boss and therefore the NRL reps have decided to remove their side... the players can decide at any point if they want Clint to move aside, and they havent.
You could clearly tell that Magnussen doesnt have the talking points like Voss, because all of his questions were met with favourable answers from the RLPA.
- Sep 6, 2013
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Newton needs to keep his head now and all indications are that he will but once this is over, he should sue Hooper for his disgraceful comments tonight. Absolutely unnecessary and untrue.
No one cares about Fox or the idiots running the game, we’d all be FAR better off with a broom through both joints.
This carry on does the opposite to what they think, Australia is a country built on the ethos of sticking it to the regime and the NRL are making it oh so easy for the general fan to take the side of the players.
No one cares about Fox or the idiots running the game, we’d all be FAR better off with a broom through both joints.
This carry on does the opposite to what they think, Australia is a country built on the ethos of sticking it to the regime and the NRL are making it oh so easy for the general fan to take the side of the players.
JayPee
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It was disgraceful. He is a coward. And Tallis giggling like a little schoolgirl. Wanted to smash their heads together through the TV.
- Jun 12, 2013
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Apparently they put that Hooper clip up on Fox's Twitter account or something and took it down pretty quickly after the comments.
- Mar 4, 2008
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Yet they'll continue with the narrative the fans are backing the media/NRL
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