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Sydney Roosters chair Nick Politis has declared that he would tear up the contract of any player on his roster if they are caught using illicit substances such as cocaine. 😃😃😃
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Would Politis' “zero tolerance” drug policy work in the NRL?
“I’m quite happy with this stance."
Rock Hopper Steve
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Young blokes today can get themselves into bad situations so easily be it social media someone using mobiles secretly filming in the shadows need to smarter when you're out partying sure there is a lot that do but some are so silly they would bend over forward so far, they get their heads stuck in their own cavities
GNR4LIFE
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It’s one thing to be filmed without your knowledge while doing something dodgy, In this case, the numbskulls were talking to the camera.
Rock Hopper Steve
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That's low IQ stuff lucky they have football wouldn't get far outside of it.
hammertime
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Yeah, idiots. Probably as a consequence of the drugs.
This is a tricky issue. Experimenting can be something that kids do in their early 20s. You'll need to skip that if you're a NRL player. While "finance bros" seem almost to have it as part of the job.
Given the amount they get paid, I don't think it's a tall ask. But I understand why they might dabble in it when everyone around them is. They just don't have the maturity in their 20s - easy for people in their 40s-60s to think differently.
Buttface
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You’d think this would be part of their media/public relations training. Don’t do stupid stuff in front of cameras?
The good old Roosters, double standards as always.Sydney Roosters chair Nick Politis has declared that he would tear up the contract of any player on his roster if they are caught using illicit substances such as cocaine. 😃😃😃
Would Politis' “zero tolerance” drug policy work in the NRL?
“I’m quite happy with this stance."
Not so long ago the likes of Fittler, Fletcher and Jake Friend who is still currently on their coaching staff could all do whatever they liked and it was always a blind eye approach.
Just like the Bulldogs they are both despicable clubs based on double standards and the sooner more players understand and realise it the better.
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Rock Hopper Steve
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It was probably hammered (pardon the pun) into them all the way through their youth by parents, coaches and club seminars surely this switches the light bulb on your right though when you look back when we were younger there's usually some dumb decision made.
GNR4LIFE
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Because officially it never happened. By waiting till the end of the season it allows them to make up some other BS reason.
He threatened lawsuits against anyone suggesting anything untoward at the time.... The RL media closed up shop on it tight as
Rock Hopper Steve
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Wonder if the stink off it caused them to miss so many signing targets recently.
Don Kershane
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He also said he would "probably" tear up the contract of any player referring to a member of the the public by means of a cephalopodic slur.
supercoach
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Uncle Nick looks like he has taken a new stance illicit substances. It was only last year one of their players had a rather bad reaction to something nasty. Of course nothing was said and was swept under the carpet. Than you can wind the clock back a few years and everyone was talking about the Chooks and what they were up to.Sydney Roosters chair Nick Politis has declared that he would tear up the contract of any player on his roster if they are caught using illicit substances such as cocaine. 😃😃😃
Would Politis' “zero tolerance” drug policy work in the NRL?
“I’m quite happy with this stance."
I guess while they are winning trophies it’s okay, but when they fall in a slump or need a excuse to move a player or two it’s not okay
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Tim Sheens
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Didn't see that, though it is unsurprising, and certainly doesnt help stop partying youngsters partaking in what is a common part of growing up.
Use of social drugs is not at significantly higher levels than it has been for many years. Sure, evolving difference in the styles used over the decades, just as it is for the different types of alcohol consumed. A drug that is often drunk in conjunction with other types, and remains the most destructive to society here in Australia
BAGNF05
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On paper we aren’t much better in the pack. I think the confidence and enthusiasm that will come from our backs might lead to better go forward.
BAGNF05
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Players should have learned defense before they arrive in first grade. Benji’s job is to get the group connected so they play with more desire in D.
I’d say that there was a culture of drug use that had been simmering away at the roosters for a while . It may not have been a prob previous years with “acceptable “ performances and finishing positions . But with the constant failure in the finals , the roosters management and coaching staff would have been looking for answers/ scapegoats , and this would have been one .Sydney Roosters chair Nick Politis has declared that he would tear up the contract of any player on his roster if they are caught using illicit substances such as cocaine. 😃😃😃
Would Politis' “zero tolerance” drug policy work in the NRL?
“I’m quite happy with this stance."
As no one was caught for anything , my guess , is they would have looked to offload players that are easier to replace , and more so anyone who didn’t fit into the “roosters” way . So May and Smith out you go .
I think it’s horseshit anyway as Angus Chricton was about to be shafted if the roosters landed Fifita .
But I guess people fall for this “roosters way”/ faux loyalty , as it’s still spouted as a thing . Ask Lattrell and Hodges , and others who didn’t fit into there , guys who have a lesser profile .
It’s definitely a case of “what have you done for me lately” . Not too many players are kept there who fall out of form .
For good and bad , they’re not suffering a Chris McQueen in reserve grade.
lol.
If you think a head coaches job is just to get players motivated to play for them you’re in the clouds (respectfully)
Every team has a different defensive structure and it’s no coincidence that the best defensive teams all talk about working on their defensive structures.
BAGNF05
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What exactly do sides do differently? I’m interested in what you think the main different structures are.
