More Tigers problems

[Joe_s_Tigers]

From Sun Herald

Tiger troubles
There are more worrying stories coming out of the Tigers. We are hearing reports that will come out of the club saying they are not up to scratch when it comes to player welfare. It's worth keeping an eye on.
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[Milky]

Old news

 

[matchball]

You take note of the negative small paragraph to start the thread yet you left out the more intriguing part of the article that made light on the pascoe/cleary connection.
Great thread. :/

 

[Tigersmurf]

Is this about them not being allowed to eat gluten? The club is spiraling out of control!

 

[Geo]

Yes it is true,,,,6 months after berrygate I saw Robbie in a Cafe having coffee and eating a,,,,, wait for it,,,a MUFFIN,,,,it wasn't the gluten free variety either..it was double choc-chip….word got back to Taylor and we all now know why we have an 187 and counting page epic....

 

[bobo125]

Forget all the problems….. Any chance or possibility of Ivan coming to the Tigers is the most positive bit of news the club has had in a long long time ! !

 

[Byron_Bay_Fan]

Geo, I guess you are being sarcastic about the muffin story but if correct I would buy 6 more for Robbie to take to training during smoko for his mates. It is not cases of beer like Tommy used to claim tax deductions for.

 

[Swordy]

My eyes are closed, but i bet i know which red headed nuffie journalist (and i say 'journalist' because it always gets a laugh) wrote this?

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[GoldXR50Leroy]

Is this just another one of the Weed's negative NRL stories?, why do so many Sydney 'journos' bash our game while down South any hint of trouble or scandal is swept under the carpet to make the game of AFL holier and holier and such a safe sport when it comes to recreational drugs, sexual assault etc etc!.

 

[eyewonder]

every club has its issues.

it isnt possible to have such a large organisation without conflict between management,players ,sponsors

and coaches.other clubs manage their issues better.

the wests tigers are like a hornets nest. they appear dormant,but something keeps stirring it up.

the media have a field day with the tigers.

heard anything about the raiders or saints over the break?

we need some p r management and someone lock taylor in the dressing room.that will keep him quiet.

 

[tigerap]

He looks chubby

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[happy_tiger]

Yes it is true,,,,6 months after berrygate I saw Robbie in a Cafe having coffee and eating a,,,,, wait for it,,,a MUFFIN,,,,it wasn't the gluten free variety either..it was double choc-chip….word got back to Taylor and we all now know why we have an 187 and counting page epic....

We CAN handle the truth

Taylor saw you scoffing a thousand pies and hour and made a comment and Farah, Keefy and Taupau defended you

Be accountable Geo please :laughing:

 

[tig_prmz]

speaking of more tigers problems..Curtis Sironen is apparently in talks with the sydney roosters. he was spotted with joey last night


from here: https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/12191945_915686408484820_9079833071065047982_n.jpg?oh=f61909beacf1faa3a5bbaaf91ad04ee6&oe=56C8D562

 

[sunshine_coast_tiger]

speaking of more tigers problems..Curtis Sironen is apparently in talks with the sydney roosters. he was spotted with joey last night


from here: https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/12191945_915686408484820_9079833071065047982_n.jpg?oh=f61909beacf1faa3a5bbaaf91ad04ee6&oe=56C8D562

The Sydney Roosters would not go anywhere near Curtis Sironen, he would not make their top 17\. If they did sign him they would probably at most offer half what we are paying him. I have said it many times a lot of our salary cap problems come from paying our local juniors vastly above market rates to get them to stay. Stupid policy when you think about it, doesn't allow you enough money to have good players around them and if they kick on they want increases to their already inflated contracts.

 

[TYGA]

Report is being released by NRLPA into Tigers Player Welfare. Front and centre is Jason Taylor.
Farah stepping down as captain for Woods.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/robbie-farah-quits-as-tigers-captain-player-welfare-slammed-by-report/story-fni3gpz1-1227589378188

 

[ricksen]

Can anyone copy/paste that telegraph article?

 

[diedpretty]

Robbie Farah quits as Tigers captain, player welfare slammed by report

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Robbie Farah quit as Wests Tigers captain ahead of a damning report into the state of player welfare at the club that puts further pressure on coach Jason Taylor’s shaky position.
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The Sunday Telegraph can reveal an independent report commissioned by the NRL Players Association has found alarming evidence of the abuse of players’ rights and conditions.

Explosive allegations in the soon-to-be-released document will reveal 85% of the players interviewed complained of unacceptable conditions at the club.

Sydney barrister Julieanne Levick has been handling the investigation on behalf of the players union.

“It doesn’t look too favourably for the club in terms of their treatment of the players from a welfare perspective,” Levick said.

“There is some horrible stuff going on out there.
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“We only have the preliminary results at this stage which are alarming to say the least.

“All I can say is you’ve got to wonder who this Jason Taylor is.”

Levick has no connections with rugby league and was hired because of her independent position.

From the evidence gathered, the barrister is particularly critical of the way Farah has been treated since the day Taylor threatened to drop him to NSW Cup for 2016.

“Robbie has been a trooper for the club for many years,” she said, “They owe him a greater level of respect than what has been shown.
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“It’s an absolute abomination in my view. The interviews have shown he is highly regarded by all the players at the club. He has got integrity plus.”

Farah’s manager Sam Ayoub emailed the Wests Tigers on Saturday to reveal Farah was stepping aside after seven years as captain because of his fractured relationship with Taylor.

Test and Origin front-rower Aaron Woods is expected to take over the captaincy when the team returns to training tomorrow to begin their off-season preparations.

Farah made his decision to stand down as Wests Tigers skipper long before the club signed Matt Ballin from the Manly Sea Eagles.
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He feels it is the best way for the club to move forward after months of speculation over his future at the club and his relationship with coach Jason Taylor.

Levick challenged Taylor’s claims of issues with Farah’s behaviour.

“Has there been one breech notice issued?” she said, “No there has not.“If they perceived there was a problem with his behaviour have they done anything to try to rectify it from a welfare perspective? Again the answer is no.

“You’ve got to wonder where these veiled allegations of misconduct come from.”

So far the Wests Tigers board has been rock-solid in its support of Taylor.

However there is every chance the report will force them into action considering the overwhelming percentage of players who are unhappy.

If not, the NRL is likely to step in to at least ensure the players’ conditions and entitlements are being met.

The Sunday Telegraph spoke to Taylor about the report on Friday.

He declined to comment and suggested we contact chief executive Justin Pascoe.

Pascoe did not return our calls.

The new Wests Tigers CEO and former Panthers football manager is a close friend of the now unemployed Ivan Cleary who looms as an obvious target for the club.

Players Union chairman Clint Newton was reluctant to comment until the report had been finalised.

“We’re always in contact with our players and if concerns are raised, we follow them up,” he said.

“Our main objective is always to ensure clubs are acting in the best interests of the players.

“That needs to be constantly monitored to make sure the clubs are adhering to the policies and procedures that are expected of them.”

 

[Pawsandclaws]

“All I can say is you’ve got to wonder who this Jason Taylor is.”

He's not a coach.

 

[sheer64]

Well I read it and am still not the wiser what they are trying to say. Got to love the DT!

 

[diedpretty]

Well I read it and am still not the wiser what they are trying to say. Got to love the DT!

Have to agree - smacks of another Ayoub Rothfield beat up - the barrister who apparently has nothing to do with league questions who Taylor is but knows Robbie has been a trooper for the club for a number of years. Supposedly 85% of the playing roster has complaints but the whole story is only focused on Farah.