Matt Lodge Discussion

[Harry Sack]

I can’t wait for the day Matt Lodge is picked for NSW and the toxic stories suddenly vanish like a thief in the night right on cue

The media will credit Fittler.

Fittler IMO would say the Broncos had a massive amount to do with his turn around so full credit should go to them and Bennett.

Media continue to praise Fittler for Lodges redemption, claiming he's too humble to accept any credit.

 

[Jedhead]

Doesn't sound like I'm the one that needs to pull his head in mate. Discuss it like an adult, or leave.

Mate you don't know the half of it so you'd be advised to stick to matters that you're considered an authority on. There was a total of thirteen suicides recorded immediately after this catastrophe. Unless you were directly affected it might not be as obvious how sensitive this matter really is. Remarks such as the earlier one you made seemed casual and totally lacking in sensitivity. So if you feel I don't have grounds for telling you to pull your head after such a stupid remark simply ban me. Your attitude is tiresome.

 

[Jason Simmons]

Why in the **** is Palaszczuk having an opinion on a business employment decision? STFU and stick to running the state.

She runs the State? I thought she just remained in the shadows and does nothing until election time and then comes out with her miracle play ‘at least I’m not Campbell Newman’ and gets re-elected for another term?

 

[Renegade]

She runs the State? I thought she just remained in the shadows and does nothing until election time and then comes out with her miracle play ‘at least I’m not Campbell Newman’ and gets re-elected for another term?

Why change a winning formula lol

 

[Jason Simmons]

Why change a winning formula lol

I agree it’s an excellent political strategy, I would hope however that eventually the people of Queensland might want their politicians to actually DO something though...

 

[Renegade]

I agree it’s an excellent political strategy, I would hope however that eventually the people of Queensland might want their politicians to actually DO something though...

"She'll be right mate"

Just about sums qld up. Oh unless you listen to the dickheads up north that want their own state.

 

[Broncs_Fan]

NRMA Insurance have really disappointed me. So weak. Getting bullied into giving a running commentary on this.

Greenberg wont back track on this though. If he does the Broncos potentially go nuclear on him - legal action etc. Putting up with these hot takes is easier than picking a fight with a powerful club like the Broncos.

 

[tommy]

NRMA Insurance have really disappointed me. So weak. Getting bullied into giving a running commentary on this.

Greenberg wont back track on this though. If he does the Broncos potentially go nuclear on him - legal action etc. Putting up with these hot takes is easier than picking a fight with a powerful club like the Broncos.

A contract is a contract. As long as Lodge doesn't break it I don't see what Greenturd can do

 

[Broncs_Fan]

A contract is a contract. As long as Lodge doesn't break it I don't see what Greenturd can do

They could terminate it and pay him out I suppose. He's not on a lot of money.

 

[Unbreakable]

Nice try Daily Telegraph, what else you got?

 

[Super Freak]

They could terminate it and pay him out I suppose. He's not on a lot of money.

On what grounds?

They have already investigated the previous indiscretions and given him the green light. Unless he does something else, I don't see how they could terminate now without a shit storm on their hands.

 

[I bleed Maroon]

Meanwhile, at the Daily Telegraph

 

[pennywisealfie]

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Opinion: Crucifixion of Matt Lodge needs to stop

Des Houghton, The Courier-Mail
March 19, 2018

PREMIER Annastacia Palaszczuk has damaged her own credibility by attacking the Brisbane Broncos and lecturing them about the behaviour of rugby league’s latest bad boy Matt Lodge.

For years and years and years Ms Palaszczuk has watched the unlawful and thuggish behaviour of militant unions and said nothing.

Indeed she has given them succour. She has spoken at their rallies and changed the laws to empower them to enter to enter private building sites and continue their intimidation.

While Ms Palaszczuk remained silent, the courts, the parliaments and a royal commission recorded endless cases of union violence, intimidation and extortion.

She has no right now to claim the moral high ground on bullying and thuggery, and nor does her IR Minister Grace Grace.

Over the weekend Ms Palaszczuk said she was disturbed by reports of domestic violence claims from his ex, primary school teacher Charlene Saliba.

“I found (the reports) quite disturbing ... they are serious matters that the Broncos need to address”, she said.
Frankly, the Premier should keep her nose out of Bronco business.

Lodge’s misbehaviour, it has to be remembered, happened long ago when he was a much younger man.

He has been condemned for it. But must he be condemned over and over and over again?

The persistent attacks on Lodge are starting to look like a modern day crucifixion. Lodge was not the first football bad boy and he wont be the last.

I was disappointed to see the Broncos’ sponsor NRMA Insurance weigh into the debate with a mealy-mouthed condemnation of the player.

If Lodge is forced out it will be time for Broncos supporters to consider boycotting the insurer.

Lodge might not know it, but he is in a good place right now.

Coach Wayne Bennett, part philosopher and part social worker, has turned around the fortunes of many troubled you men.

Bennett is already having success in reshaping Lodge’s character by teaching him about fair play while channelling his aggression for a more noble cause.

So let’s get on with the game.

source: Courier Mail

Recently, I've become really disillusioned with media. I'm glad to see not all journalists are massive scumbags.

 

[Dash]

Recently, I've become really disillusioned with media. I'm glad to see not all journalists are massive scumbags.

Des Houghton is the very definition of a scumbag. This article has nothing to do with Lodge and everything to do with getting his pro-LNP propaganda in the paper.

 

[Foordy]

Des Houghton is the very definition of a scumbag. This article has nothing to do with Lodge and everything to do with getting his pro-LNP propaganda in the paper.

being the only journo to not to defend Lodge (sort off) makes him ok in my book ... and if he can do that while having a go at Palachook, then it is win-win

 

[Dash]

being the only journo to not to defend Lodge (sort off) makes him ok in my book ... and if he can do that while having a go at Palachook, then it is win-win

Nah **** that, I don't want any arsehole using the Broncos to further their political agenda. That goes for him and Palaczuk.

 

[lynx000]

To be somewhat fair to Lodge, those allegations were never tested in court and she wouldn’t even show up to court so that they could be tested.

Is that the standard the NRL is expected to be held to? Un-tested allegations only?

If Rebel Wilson has taught us anything, the people printing these allegations should be treading very carefully I should think...

I completely agree mate, hence I said `alleged to be patently false' and `if the allegations are true' ...

But if there is any substance to the former GF's allegations, he flat out lied in the interview with Vonnie.

 

[lynx000]

100%

What the media are doing is muddying the waters. They are being coy about the details so that the average idiot that reads the headlines and not the article think "Oh wow he has done it again, rub him out". These aren't new allegations FFS.

This is an all out assault by the media. We should be discussing and celebrating a great victory but they don't want to upset Thurston and they are determined to destroy us so now we have muck racking and continued bullying of Lodge.

In my opinion we as a fanbase have to take the siege mentality too. In regards to the media and fans you are either with us or against us. It is as simple as that.

I think this is going to be the routine for a while. In a week where we play like crap, it will be all focus on the Broncos suck, poor recruiting, Coach has lost the dressing room, coach is past it, club is looking to replace the coach etc etc ad nauseam. In a week where we win and play well, it will be Lodge or Jimmy or whatever other dirt they can dig up.

It really is starting to look like a campaign, maybe Wayne was closer to the mark in the post-match interview than we realize.