Kyle Flanagan ignored a club directive in fronting emotional press conference

[Cappuccino]

What a fuck up from the club

 

[Scoooby]

Mistake by the club... BUT Time to move on, he needs a stint away before he makes a comeback to save his career, and if he’s up to it . It’s definitely not out of reach.

 

[D.O.W.]

Well, f### me... there you go. Can you hear that? Yep...the f###ing sound of crickets... utter silence from the media in terms of taking back some very harsh comments directed at the club. Good to hear Warburton’s comments regarding the family club who put quote “person before the player”. Appears as though the kid insisted and wanted to show some accountability and ownership, media comment hit a raw nerve, the Club did its bit to look after him...end of story.

 

[_G-Dog_]

Well done Flanno.. was prepared to own his 5hit..

 

[GrogDog]

Anyone else see the hypocrisy in the media calling out player welfare when they would be the single biggest cause of it?

 

[alchemist]

Anyone else see the hypocrisy in the media calling out player welfare when they would be the single biggest cause of it?

well, in effect the media are criticizing the 'Dogs club for not protecting Flanagan from the media

 

[chisdog]

Axed Bulldogs halfback Kyle Flanagan ignored a club directive by fronting a press conference that reduced him to tears as he tried to “own” his poor on-field performances.
Canterbury officials have come under fire for allowing Flanagan to take part in an all-in media session on Tuesday and not protecting their young star.

But Bulldogs chief executive Aaron Warburton told News Corp that, following meetings on Monday and Tuesday, Canterbury were set to excuse Flanagan from his 1.30pm media duties.


They thought it would be too much pressure given he was hooked from the field against St George Illawarra just 48 hours earlier. Rather than hide and be accused of dodging scrutiny, a brave Flanagan told Barrett he wanted to front up and discuss the awkward moment he was replaced.

At the time, Flanagan was not aware that he was being dropped from this weekend’s team to face Canberra in Magic Round.

“In terms of the whole process since Sunday, in consultation with Kyle, we said ‘let’s not do anything in front of the media’ on the back of him being replaced,” Warburton said.

“A number of times, Trent and our media team were in consultation with Kyle about that press conference but Kyle owning it (being benched) was a big part of the message he wanted to get across – that he needed to get back to basics and get some work done to come out of this stronger.

“And that is exactly what we’re backing Kyle to do. He knew exactly what he needed to do. Kyle was very happy to talk. He was happy to own it and go through with it.”

News Corp can also reveal Flanagan remained inside the club’s Belmore headquarters for several hours after Tuesday’s emotional media conference to speak with welfare officers, head coach Trent Barrett and members of the club’s coaching staff.

Given that fallout, shouldn’t the club have stepped in and prevented an upset Flanagan fronting the media?


The only message I got was that he was very comfortable to front the media,” Warburton said.

“There was a question that hit close to home about his family, which is a huge motivating factor for Kyle, which we love, and everyone saw how he got quite emotional. No-one likes seeing anyone upset.

“He held himself really well – a clear, consistent message that this was just a bump in the road and that he would work really hard. It was Kyle and a collaborative approach to go through with the media.

“Apart from the fact Kyle was in a bit of emotional distress, that was around the driving factors which was family. Kyle will come out if this stronger, full stop.”

Former Bulldogs premiership-winning coach Phil Gould led a chorus of criticism, claiming there “was no need for him to appear at that press conference.”

Pressed on whether he knew Flanagan was going to be dropped before the 1.30pm press conference, Warburton said: “I didn’t know.”

“We’ve got all the support in the world for Kyle, from a welfare perspective. He hung around at Belmore for a couple of hours after that press conference, we were there for him. We’re for the person before the player,” Warburton said.


We had Trent, welfare people, the coaching team, everyone was there that was part of the day. I know welfare was very much part of it. We are a club that looks after our own. Everyone inside our building is of the utmost importance and Kyle is a big part of that.

“We’ve got three full-time welfare professionals inside our business and we have a couple of others we work with on an external basis. We’ve got to move forward and Kyle speaking with the media was a big part of that.”

Flanagan has struggled this year at Belmore but has promised to continue working on his game and returning a stronger player.

“Like any player, if you finish a game and you need to be a bit more dynamic, you get back to the training field and do that. That is what Kyle is owning completely right now and that’s going to help him get out of it,” Warburton said.

“He isn’t the first halfback to get back to basics and work on his game. Kyle will come out of this way stronger. Many before him have done the same thing. Some have turned into Immortals. I’ve spoken to Kyle today, he has the day off like most of the guys. He just keeps referring to the fact that he’s going to work really hard.”

I particularly like the bit in the article where they apologised for getting wrong about what the club did to Kyle. Wait, what? Bloody vultures!

 

[chisdog]

Yes,the news Ltd media,

yep, News Ltd

‘We’re committed to Kyle Flanagan’s welfare’: Bulldogs boss

Canterbury chief executive Aaron Warburton has defended the club’s decision to put Kyle Flanagan before the media despite the half being dropped for Magic Round.

www.smh.com.au

Flanagan gets emotional talking about father before being dropped from Dogs side

Canterbury playmaker Kyle Flanagan broke down in tears during a press conference before being omitted from the starting 17 for Magic Round.

www.smh.com.au

 

[chisdog]

This one is for you Kyle. It’s make or break matey.

You know what? I think he IS man enough. Everybody told him NOT to do the press conference, but he owned it & manned up. Yeah, he had a little issue, but he got through it. The easy thing would have been to run & hide. I wish Kyle all the best.

 

[KLil]

Anyone else see the hypocrisy in the media calling out player welfare when they would be the single biggest cause of it?

You mean considering they were the ones that begged the dogs to speak to Flanno instead of leaving the kid alone?

 

[Dakdah]

If Flanno didn’t cry during the press conference nothing would have been made of it. Fact is he is young but he is also a very well paid adult and pressure comes with the job

 

[The DoggFather]

Anyone else see the hypocrisy in the media calling out player welfare when they would be the single biggest cause of it?

 

[Bulldogz82]

If he does that interview without crying then this conversation would not even exist.

 

[Como Dog]

How come Paul **** didn’t slam the roosters for letting the poor kid loose and not looked after him. Is it because you have a little penis Paul?

Paul Kun# can take that explanation and stick it in his kent..

 

[no1bulldog]

Everyone states the dogs never told him he was dropped before he broke down etc…. Has anyone thought that maybe Baz took him out of the team because he broke down showing he was mentally not fit to be thrown out there and possibly needed some time away?

This might not be the case but it’s bullshit how the journos just jumped to the conclusion

 

[D- voice]

Kyle getting emotional in the interview isn't that big of a deal, the facts being ignored by the 360 Lies un-Ltd is.
Crawley & Kent must be proud of their actions using the kid to wage another one of their unwarranted attacks on the Bulldogs showing new levels of low in an attempt to destabilize our club...
Nothing surprises from these two GRUBS !
What is disappointing is some of our fellow supporters passing judgement and abuse without knowing the facts,
Haven't we learnt not to trust the corrupt media yet ???

 

[Baseball Furies]

I find it very difficult to believe Warburton didn’t know he was being dropped.

 

[TOTTO]

Im glad the club came out to explain themselves , and good on Flanagan for owning it.

 

[JackDog]

Everyone states the dogs never told him he was dropped before he broke down etc…. Has anyone thought that maybe Baz took him out of the team because he broke down showing he was mentally not fit to be thrown out there and possibly needed some time away?

This might not be the case but it’s bullshit how the journos just jumped to the conclusion

Or the fact he picked up a rib cartilage injury last week?

I think Baz fronts the media today, we’ll find out more then, maybe.

 

[Malla]

Knew the media would flog this story all week. Time to move on. Hope he puts his head down and focuses on his game, until then and he’s back in first grade, I’m over the topic