James Tedesco’s dad slams NRL for not doing enough to protect its star players

[goldcoast_tiger]

The NRL did get tough on head contact over the last couple of years too, but this season it seems to have disappeared.

Yes, Tedesco was down low, but that in no way excuses the clenched fist and swinging arm brought into the tackle.

Corey Parker said exactly this when asked about it. And as much as I dislike quoting him he is absolutely right - and this from a player, not a commentator, journo, father or forumer!

The Nrls crackdown on anything only lasts for a few weeks (like laying all over the ball carrier) then it's back to the normal garbage .
Also , walking off the mark was a good one a few yrs ago.
Lasted at least a month we can all see how well that one worked :rant

 

[supercoach]

John will need to get used to seeing his son targeted most weeks… Every opposition Forward Pack will be looking to knock him out of the game his whole career.

Been happening for years to 6's & 7's... Now its the Fullbacks turn to enjoy the fun.

Well that makes it OK then… :unamused:

John is 100% correct....The NRL need to act rather than react...Or will it take someting more serious than a broken Jaw...?

yep… They should dress them all in pink panties each week too

We use to say the same thing about cricketers whor wore helmets,but thank god people got educated and now see them as a must. Let's go back to the coat hangers and the King hits, just what we need in 2016

 

[eyewonder]

the one punch rule seems to have worked.

with all head contact situations like tedesco's ,there is always judgement calls like he was falling,he contacted the shoulder and all that guff.
i feel sorry for teddy as i would imagine he wont be chewing food for a while.poor bugger.
time for the nrl to act assertively not passively.

 

[ricksen]

Simona .. 3 weeks for next to nothing. Say no more as we all know where our club stands in comparison to others :frowning: . Just wait and see what Josh Hodgson gets for his intentional neck twist/hold to understand how we always get screwed.

You're right, he got a week.

 

[underdog]

John will need to get used to seeing his son targeted most weeks… Every opposition Forward Pack will be looking to knock him out of the game his whole career.

Been happening for years to 6's & 7's... Now its the Fullbacks turn to enjoy the fun.

Been happening to number 1's for a while.

I seem to remember an 18 year old Karmichael Hunt getting smashed game in game out and it even got Wayne Bennett leaping to his defense asking for more protection of their young stars.

I don't appreciate Ryan James' act, and the fact he's fighting the charge - however the real problem is the rules and the NRL grading system put in place ALLOW Ryan James to go down those avenues - and let's face it - who wouldn't fight the charge if it's going to give you no penalty to do it?

Ryan James isn't to blame here guys - the NRL is letting players down by having inconsistent stances on various indiscretions.

 

[cunno]

Well done John for sticking up for your son and having the balls to say something pity someone from the club didn't think to do the same

Why does him speaking him for his son take balls?

Just a phrase GNR to represent someone willing to speak out rather than to say 'no comment'.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Well done John for sticking up for your son and having the balls to say something pity someone from the club didn't think to do the same

Why does him speaking him for his son take balls?

Just a phrase GNR to represent someone willing to speak out rather than to say 'no comment'.

I see where you're coming from, but he doesn't really have anything to lose.

 

[Tiger_Watto]

P.S.. As for your panties comment..I'll get the jillaroos to invite you down as their tackle bag…

Yes please… I'll bring the Vodka!

 

[Eddie]

Last thing a player needs is a parent to start speaking out to the media.

Whilst I agree with John it is probably better just coming from the club.

Puts unnecessary pressure Teddy when he comes back

You can bet players will sledge Teddy about his dads comments

Sounds crude but it happens.

 

[goldcoast_tiger]

Well done John for sticking up for your son and having the balls to say something pity someone from the club didn't think to do the same

Why does him speaking him for his son take balls?

Just a phrase GNR to represent someone willing to speak out rather than to say 'no comment'.

I didn't think you liked people who did that??

 

[newtiger]

As I said before, accidental or intentional, the bottom line is the onus is on the defender not to make contact with the head. Its pretty simple really and the NRL has to protect its players, a week ban will not change the way James plays the game,a season ending ban would make him think twice

A season ending ban wont have any effect in the way James thinks. He was doing his job and obviously succeeded in the eyes of his employers.

The only time James is going to adjust how hard he attempts to play, is when he gets the tap on the shoulder from his Coach to tone it down.

Cant see that happening any time soon.

Give he 19 weeks and $100,000 fine he'll think twice about it next time.

 

[goldcoast_tiger]

the one punch rule seems to have worked.

with all head contact situations like tedesco's ,there is always judgement calls like he was falling,he contacted the shoulder and all that guff.
i feel sorry for teddy as i would imagine he wont be chewing food for a while.poor bugger.
time for the nrl to act assertively not passively.

That was an actual rule change , and that one hasn't helped much , as now the game looks like AFL with a lot of people running in and shaking each other, all because a gutless little half has slapped a front rower across the face, purely because he knows he can get away with it and not get snotted , even if he deserves to
The blokes who instigate this should get binned as well.

 

[stevied]

I agree with others that, whether accidental or intentional, a strike to the head should bring a severe penalty. Rugby and AFL have it right and the NRL needs to catch up. Also, taking the father factor out, which makes him look biased, John Tedesco is exactly right when he states that our star players should be protected from deliberate foul play. It''s the star players who entertain and bring more fans to the game, not the tradesmen such as James.

All players need to be protected, not just the stars. It might of been the emotion, but it was very arrogant of him to imply his son was worth more to the game than Ryan James.

I'm not saying other players shouldn't be protected. Of course, all players should be treated equally when it comes to illegal play. However, it's the star players who seemed to be targeted more so I'm suggesting protect them particularly and, therefore, protect the excitement and drawing power of the game.

 

[Nelson]

the one punch rule seems to have worked.

with all head contact situations like tedesco's ,there is always judgement calls like he was falling,he contacted the shoulder and all that guff.
i feel sorry for teddy as i would imagine he wont be chewing food for a while.poor bugger.
time for the nrl to act assertively not passively.

That was an actual rule change , and that one hasn't helped much , as now the game looks like AFL with a lot of people running in and shaking each other, all because a gutless little half has slapped a front rower across the face, purely because he knows he can get away with it and not get snotted , even if he deserves to
The blokes who instigate this should get binned as well.

It has helped. They didn't want people punching other people in the head and now they don't. It's created other problems that they've done nothing about but that doesn't mean it hasn't achieved what it was meant to.

 

[Tigerdave]

and he's right, Teddy has been hit in the head a few times this year.

 

[goldcoast_tiger]

the one punch rule seems to have worked.

with all head contact situations like tedesco's ,there is always judgement calls like he was falling,he contacted the shoulder and all that guff.
i feel sorry for teddy as i would imagine he wont be chewing food for a while.poor bugger.
time for the nrl to act assertively not passively.

That was an actual rule change , and that one hasn't helped much , as now the game looks like AFL with a lot of people running in and shaking each other, all because a gutless little half has slapped a front rower across the face, purely because he knows he can get away with it and not get snotted , even if he deserves to
The blokes who instigate this should get binned as well.

It has helped. They didn't want people punching other people in the head and now they don't. It's created other problems that they've done nothing about but that doesn't mean it hasn't achieved what it was meant to.

They've been replaced by an eldow in the head or knee on the side of the face as players get up or choke holds in the tackle, all with very little punishment
I don't agree with any one being belted, except if it was Thaiday,
That should be a free shot, And Commissioner Smith as well.

 

[stryker]

What an arrogant sulk John Tedesco…congrats on painting that bullseye even bigger. Teddy must really appreciate that!

...and I do watch the game for the Ryan James types just as much as the stars. Good hard players who keep turning up for their teams are the backbone of the competition.

The elite get targeted. Sad but true. Anyone remember when Dunny bill broke Joey's jaw? How about when the halves get taken out late and sometimes high at the end of most sets? Its not great but it happens every game, to every team, every week. Ted just got unlucky.

 

[supercoach]

What an arrogant sulk John Tedesco…congrats on painting that bullseye even bigger. Teddy must really appreciate that!

...and I do watch the game for the Ryan James types just as much as the stars. Good hard players who keep turning up for their teams are the backbone of the competition.

The elite get targeted. Sad but true. Anyone remember when Dunny bill broke Joey's jaw? How about when the halves get taken out late and sometimes high at the end of most sets? Its not great but it happens every game, to every team, every week. Ted just got unlucky.

So what your saying is if you are a star you should expect to get smashed and have your jaw broken, it comes with the turf and it is okay.
Ryan James good hard player???wasnt he the most penalised player last year and a lot for foul play. If he wasn't the most, he was right up there.

Also why shouldn't his dad come and give the NRL a spray if the rules they make do not protect the players and particular his son.

I say lets turn the clock back to the sixties and seventies and have open slather!!!!I get the feeling there are people locked in the past

 

[innsaneink]

Never good for families to get involved publicly with players issues…. Although I can appreciate his dad frustration

 

[Eddie]

No issue with the dads passion.

I have been involved in sports at a much lower level and when parents get involved it only puts pressure on the player.

Tedesco will get sledged about his dads comments and will become even more of a target.

I don't think it does him any favours despite the comment being one that some might see as fair.