For those wanting Dugan,
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport...josh-dugan-axing/story-e6frep5x-1226599105474
THE Canberra Raiders terminated Josh Dugan's contract after a player-led revolt, where a number of the club's stars told management they would not re-sign if the fullback was retained.
And News Limited can reveal that not one player fronted coach David Furner or chief executive Don Furner to plead Dugan's case before the fullback's contract was ripped up last Thursday.
When Todd Carney was cut by the Raiders in 2008, Canberra power brokers were inundated with players trying to convince the club to give him one more chance.
Dugan has not been in contact with Furner since the coach attended his Canberra home last Tuesday.
In his column for News Limited, Raiders legend Mal Meninga provided an insight into the Dugan fallout.
"We all know Josh is a tremendously talented player, but the relationship between him and the club had become toxic, so they parted ways. More correctly, Dugan was sacked," wrote Meninga, the club's former skipper.
"What unfolded with Josh and the Raiders was a situation also born out of loyalty. Specifically, Josh's lack of it, and the selfishness he exhibited to his coach, teammates and fans.
"Josh's immaturity and lack of respect for his coach and club led to the amazing situation where several players told management they would not be re-signing with the club if the fullback was retained.
"What an extraordinary situation to have the players standing alongside you ... to declare they and the club would be better off without you. The Raiders administration, like they did with Todd Carney a few years ago, took the brave decision to put the club above a star player."
