Club Statement - Tedesco and Woods

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Ivan Cleary speaks for first time to departing stars Aaron Woods and James Tedesco

April 22, 201710:05am
Michael Carayannis,The Daily Telegraph
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WESTS Tigers coach Ivan Cleary said he had no communication with stars James Tedesco and Aaron Woods regarding their futures after the duo allowed a club imposed deadline to pass.

Cleary spoke with his two players at Leichhardt Oval today before the Tigers captain’s run for the first time since the club withdrew their offers to the representative duo.

“We hadn’t had any communication so we have made the decision,” Cleary said. “As of now we are active in the market place.

“I’m not going to pass on personal information. We had a chat. They are focused for tomorrow’s game.”

Cleary said the playing group seem “OK” ahead of their clash with Canterbury tomorrow.

“A lot of this process is trying to get rid of the distractions,” Cleary said. “The job at hand is what we do on game day and that’s tomorrow against the Bulldogs.”

WOODS STILL SKIPPER

Woods is believed to be close to announcing a move to the team the Tigers coincidentally face on Sunday in Canterbury, still retains the captaincy duties under Cleary.

“At this stage, Aaron’s the captain of the club and he’ll remain that,” Cleary said on Saturday.
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Asked if Woods would keep the role for the rest of the year, Cleary said: “I would be very surprised if that didn’t happen. I mean, he’s the captain. “I’m sure this is a difficult process for everyone involved, but he’s the captain of the team. And I’m sure he’ll show that tomorrow.”

 

[KingOvKingz09]

'Rebellions are built on HOPE'..J. Erso..

Yep! This isn't the end of our club… People need to lift their heads and move on...
As Cleary has said "We're now active in the market place"... Get ready for silly season!!

 

[LCA]

This is about the only thing that i disagree with Cleary about; Woods remaining as captain. I think its obscene that he would lead the team out tomorrow or at any game in the future.

Not because he's leaving, but for the fact that he didn't bother to offer a response one way or another.

It's treating the team, the club and every one of us as if we don't deserve to be told anything and we don't matter.

More than anything though he's a dud captain, always has been.

 

[BornBlack_amp_Gold]

I'd be surprised if woods is still captain after this week. He will give up the captaincy after hearing the abuse he cops this sunday.
There is no way he will lead the team out on to leichhardt oval next weekend. Infact i'd be surprised if he and teddy even play next week at leichhardt. Expect late withdrawals through 'injury ' for both next week