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Josh Massoud
The Sunday Telegraph
May 27, 2012 12:00AM
CANTERBURY'S backline crisis has deepened after tryscoring ace Michael Lett suddenly quit the club with an NRL start in his keeping.
In a move that stunned teammates, Lett turned down first-grade selection for last Monday night's clash with Cronulla to pursue a new career in the coal mines.
His sudden departure left the Bulldogs short out wide after the loss of wingers Steve Turner (knee), Bryson Goodwin (spleen), Mitch Brown (knee) and Luke McDougall (elbow).
Coach Des Hasler had no option but to escalate his bid for Warriors three-quarter Krisnan Inu, who arrived at Belmore on Wednesday and will slot straight into the backline for tomorrow night's game against the Roosters.
Lett was Hasler's first choice to fill the breach. But when informed of his promotion from NSW Cup last week, the 25-year-old told Hasler he wanted to retire.
Given Lett had posted 65 tries in his past 49 lower-grade outings, including 14 this season, the decision came as a bombshell.
When contacted this week, the former Dragons and Roosters flyer denied he exchanged words with Hasler.
"I've got a family of four to feed and I needed to find a definite career path to support them," Lett said.
"There's a lot of stories going around, but I told Des the truth. It was a decision based on my family."
Having made just 14 NRL appearances since his debut for the Roosters in 2005, Lett said he could not survive on second-tier money any longer.
He's now started work in a coal mine near Wollongong and intends to play in the local Illawarra league.
"I've played reserve grade most of my life, so this year was not much different," he said. "I can't play reserve grade for the rest of my life. I had to sort something out."
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...hasler-in-a-hole/story-e6frexnr-1226367805296
The Sunday Telegraph
May 27, 2012 12:00AM
CANTERBURY'S backline crisis has deepened after tryscoring ace Michael Lett suddenly quit the club with an NRL start in his keeping.
In a move that stunned teammates, Lett turned down first-grade selection for last Monday night's clash with Cronulla to pursue a new career in the coal mines.
His sudden departure left the Bulldogs short out wide after the loss of wingers Steve Turner (knee), Bryson Goodwin (spleen), Mitch Brown (knee) and Luke McDougall (elbow).
Coach Des Hasler had no option but to escalate his bid for Warriors three-quarter Krisnan Inu, who arrived at Belmore on Wednesday and will slot straight into the backline for tomorrow night's game against the Roosters.
Lett was Hasler's first choice to fill the breach. But when informed of his promotion from NSW Cup last week, the 25-year-old told Hasler he wanted to retire.
Given Lett had posted 65 tries in his past 49 lower-grade outings, including 14 this season, the decision came as a bombshell.
When contacted this week, the former Dragons and Roosters flyer denied he exchanged words with Hasler.
"I've got a family of four to feed and I needed to find a definite career path to support them," Lett said.
"There's a lot of stories going around, but I told Des the truth. It was a decision based on my family."
Having made just 14 NRL appearances since his debut for the Roosters in 2005, Lett said he could not survive on second-tier money any longer.
He's now started work in a coal mine near Wollongong and intends to play in the local Illawarra league.
"I've played reserve grade most of my life, so this year was not much different," he said. "I can't play reserve grade for the rest of my life. I had to sort something out."
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...hasler-in-a-hole/story-e6frexnr-1226367805296
