Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[coivtny]

Parramatta's background checks must have worked out OK, and he's a clean skin since.

Agreed. From all reports it was very unsavoury but, if that was his only transgression and he's behaved since, I think you have to give him a chance.

 

[The Chad]

He sexually assaulted his assistant.
Permanent blackball from the club is required. No more jobs for the boys.
If we condone sexual assault then what the heck are we doing as a club. The dinosaurs on the board need to go, this isn't just a 'boys will boys' thing anymore.

Let's be fair- I think it's alleged.

The fact the club let him go afterwards look awkward.....clearly there were enough concerns at Board level.

Seems weird to overlook that in order to bring him back.

 

[pawsandclaws1]

Agreed. From all reports it was very unsavoury but, if that was his only transgression and he's behaved since, I think you have to give him a chance.

Here's the Eels' statement on his appointment as GM. Make sure you press the "No" option about receiving Eels' updates! I read there were 80 applications for the position.

Club Statement: Eels appoint General Manager of Football

The Parramatta Eels have today announced the appointment of Mark O’Neill as General Manager of Football.

www.parraeels.com.au

 

[The Chad]

Here's the Eels' statement on his appointment as GM. Make sure you press the "No" option about receiving Eels' updates! I read there were 80 applications for the position.

Club Statement: Eels appoint General Manager of Football

The Parramatta Eels have today announced the appointment of Mark O’Neill as General Manager of Football.

www.parraeels.com.au

I have no doubt O'Neill is good at what he does.

But, Tim Simona was good at playing centre as well. Nobody breaking down doors to let him back.

 

[coivtny]

I have no doubt O'Neill is good at what he does.

But, Tim Simona was good at playing centre as well. Nobody breaking down doors to let him back.

Not comparable.

 

[Robbie's Love Child]

He sexually assaulted his assistant.
Permanent blackball from the club is required. No more jobs for the boys.
If we condone sexual assault then what the heck are we doing as a club. The dinosaurs on the board need to go, this isn't just a 'boys will boys' thing anymore.

I thought he was pissed and stupidly flopped his cock out, not assaulted her.

 

[KingRobbie]

I thought he was pissed and stupidly flopped his cock out, not assaulted her.

“Sexual assault is any unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature that makes a person feel uncomfortable, scared or threatened.”

 

[jadtiger]

I thought he was pissed and stupidly flopped his cock out, not assaulted her.

That does not make it acceptable behaviour

 

[The Chad]

Not comparable.

Yes & no.

On one hand you have someone that has allegedly sexually assaulted someone- ok to rejoin.

On the other hand you have someone guilty of betting on games he was in- punted.

If I had to guess at which was the lesser evil...

 

[balmain boy]

Let's be fair- I think it's alleged.

The fact the club let him go afterwards look awkward.....clearly there were enough concerns at Board level.

Seems weird to overlook that in order to bring him back.

It's not alleged.

It happened. There was an investigation run by the club, Buckets admitted it was intended as a silly joke. He got sacked the next day.

 

[Vicious]

It's not alleged.

It happened. There was an investigation run by the club, Buckets admitted it was intended as a silly joke. He got sacked the next day.

If a club that is supposedly run very professionally such as Parramatta are of the opinion he’s good enough ti work for them, surely that is also good enough for Wests Tigers ?

 

[bptiger 0]

“Sexual assault is any unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature that makes a person feel uncomfortable, scared or threatened.”

“Sexual assault is any unwanted behaviour of a sexual nature that makes a person feel uncomfortable, scared or threatened.”

 

[BlackWhiteGold]

How long until rumours about Scott Prince or Brett Hodgson joining the assistant coaching staff? I'll be surprised if it makes it past Buzz's saint, sinner, shoosh or Chammas on Monday next week.

 

[getagrip]

Farah I believe would be a hard taskmaster, a man you don't take short cuts with on the training paddock or on the field. A great man and team mate to have in a tough situation. Like Marshall a former international whose motivation is to assist the club. Change happens when a new coach is appointed. That is what is happening now. That is the reality of the situation.

I'm sure Farah wants the team to win, but everywhere he goes, there seems to be an issue. I was not that happy to see him running the water. Now all of a sudden he can coach??

 

[pawsandclaws1]

I'm sure Farah wants the team to win, but everywhere he goes, there seems to be an issue. I was not that happy to see him running the water. Now all of a sudden he can coach??

He demanded very high standards from himself as a player and he'd probably expect the same of others. I don't believe that is a bad thing in the context of WTs. Having at least two tertiary qualified assistants will also help I'd suggest.

 

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

How the hell do leaks still come out of the joint? Surely at the level it is at, it has to be one of the board.

I watched Braith Anasta on James Graham's podcast. He said that when he started doing NRL360, he couldn't believe the leaks coming out of clubs and some of the stuff officials were willing to share with journalists.

 

[The Chad]

I watched Braith Anasta on James Graham's podcast. He said that when he started doing NRL360, he couldn't believe the leaks coming out of clubs and some of the stuff officials were willing to share with journalists.

Unpopular opinion...but I quite like Braith & his journalism. It's very rare that he bases what he says off rumours. He might not always be right, he might be biased (who isn't?), but when he says something, it's generally 'something'- not the fairy floss that Hooper et el come up with.

 

[earl]

The alleged incident between Farah v Furner and the exit of the latter from WTs may be unrelated. Furner was a Sheens' appointment and Marshall no doubt has his own ideas on who he wants as his assistants. In any case, there can be no lingering ill-feeling as one party has left club.

Man - I love your positive take but two people nearly coming to blows at work when they should be professionals is in my opinion freaken crazy. That is a bad environment. Sacking the one who isn't the teachers pet is not exactly a great outcome.

 

[earl]

He sexually assaulted his assistant.
Permanent blackball from the club is required. No more jobs for the boys.
If we condone sexual assault then what the heck are we doing as a club. The dinosaurs on the board need to go, this isn't just a 'boys will boys' thing anymore.

This is the best argument I've heard on here that the board has to go. It's specific and detailed and shows a bunch of morons in control.

I'm ready to join the rallies to sack the board now.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

How long until rumours about Scott Prince or Brett Hodgson joining the assistant coaching staff? I'll be surprised if it makes it past Buzz's saint, sinner, shoosh or Chammas on Monday next week.

Scott Prince offered his services last year. Didnt get the job.