GrogDog
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My latest thought: Everyone in the NRL from the hierarchy down to the players know it is happening and are happy for it too......until the press find out.
Well one thing has occurred to me. Why is it that no one is screaming up a storm (pun not intended) about Parra's cheating, the fact they can play for points again and the lightness of the sentence? I mean they have been cheating 5 out of 6 years and even had board meetings about how to do and to this point refuse to admit nor take responsibility for their actions let alone showing some form of integrity.
The players, ex-players, commentators and coaches in the game are quiet, it's like a secret held by all of the "insiders" of the game has been aired and they are keen to show minimum reaction while the door gets slowly closed again. The other night on the NRL 360 show (I think) it was highlighted that why is it that every player is saying "I feel sorry for the players", well why do they feel sorry for them....they helped to cheat. Gaz and Corey Parker the other night said that they would be filthy if they were Nathan Peats in regards to being forced out due to the effort it takes to go for a Grand final, why is it that people aren't annoyed about the unfair advantage Parra have been given by assembling this team illegally?
I can possibly imagine that the unrated players on minimum wage may say "they didn't know" but even they I am sure would "suspect" something is going on. As for the players getting the money I have no doubt that they know what is happening. I mean 50k in a paper bag is suss as and if you get that than you must know something. Let's remember, ignorance is no excuse and IMO the players need to be held responsible aswell. Why do they never get audited by the ATO after it is found? Shouldn't the NRL be legally required to pass on that info to the ATO?
I simply believe that "extra payments" have been a part of the game for generations from the well known stories that ex players have said through to this moment and time. I believe all parts of our game know it from the CEO down to the players and I also believe that it is "accepted" up until the press unearth the story, then I believe it is also "known" that who ever is found guilty has to pay a price simply for "gullible fans" so the "right thing" is seen to be done.
The last thing the NRL should have ever done was to get into bed with betting agencies, I mean get rid of smoking labels only jump into bed with the bookies......does that seem hypocritical to anyone else?
Anyways, I am interested to poll people and get an idea on what people think about this issue....is it happening and are we fools in thinking that our game is "above board"?
Well one thing has occurred to me. Why is it that no one is screaming up a storm (pun not intended) about Parra's cheating, the fact they can play for points again and the lightness of the sentence? I mean they have been cheating 5 out of 6 years and even had board meetings about how to do and to this point refuse to admit nor take responsibility for their actions let alone showing some form of integrity.
The players, ex-players, commentators and coaches in the game are quiet, it's like a secret held by all of the "insiders" of the game has been aired and they are keen to show minimum reaction while the door gets slowly closed again. The other night on the NRL 360 show (I think) it was highlighted that why is it that every player is saying "I feel sorry for the players", well why do they feel sorry for them....they helped to cheat. Gaz and Corey Parker the other night said that they would be filthy if they were Nathan Peats in regards to being forced out due to the effort it takes to go for a Grand final, why is it that people aren't annoyed about the unfair advantage Parra have been given by assembling this team illegally?
I can possibly imagine that the unrated players on minimum wage may say "they didn't know" but even they I am sure would "suspect" something is going on. As for the players getting the money I have no doubt that they know what is happening. I mean 50k in a paper bag is suss as and if you get that than you must know something. Let's remember, ignorance is no excuse and IMO the players need to be held responsible aswell. Why do they never get audited by the ATO after it is found? Shouldn't the NRL be legally required to pass on that info to the ATO?
I simply believe that "extra payments" have been a part of the game for generations from the well known stories that ex players have said through to this moment and time. I believe all parts of our game know it from the CEO down to the players and I also believe that it is "accepted" up until the press unearth the story, then I believe it is also "known" that who ever is found guilty has to pay a price simply for "gullible fans" so the "right thing" is seen to be done.
The last thing the NRL should have ever done was to get into bed with betting agencies, I mean get rid of smoking labels only jump into bed with the bookies......does that seem hypocritical to anyone else?
Anyways, I am interested to poll people and get an idea on what people think about this issue....is it happening and are we fools in thinking that our game is "above board"?
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