gallagher
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Doesn't sound to independent did it. Oh well, if there are genuine welfare issues i welcome the report.
More Tigers problems
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Pawsandclaws
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the abuse of players’ rights and conditions
@diedpretty said:
Levick is/was the lawyer representing Farah wasn't she? Hardly the 'neutral' source claimed.
I'll reserve judgement until the actual report comes out, but it sounds like a beat up. No word on what these 'complaints' are about, or even what the report is supposed to be investigating.
Ayoub is reaching a bit here I suspect.
sideline_eye
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They even say that we have signed Ballin which was denied yesterday - and yes, Levick is Robbie's barrister and I think she also represents Hopoate from Parra, not an independent voice at all but one that makes money out of NRL club turmoil.
innsaneink
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@sunshine coast tiger said:
Err… It's a joke, not surprised you missed that :unamused:
gallagher
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Very poor of the NRLPA to commission farahs lawyer to do the report. How could anyone take it seriously? Surely the NRL would look into this use of the associations money.
Tigerspirit
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@Snake said:
I disagree,, its about time the truth why our club is so poorly managed comes out….
Im sure the players association wouldnt be biased when it comes to an investigation.
The more media hype the more 'Ayoubs, the more this club needs to step up!
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Pawsandclaws
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@gallagher said:
So the NRLPA looking after its members' rights and conditions is poor?
It is long overdue that if behaviour or threats to those rights and conditions have been made then those responsible should be held to account.
Tigerspirit
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@Snake said:
Maybe! In fact he probably could manage the club better, with his managing skills and reputtion….
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@Pawsandclaws said:
Indeed I agree but Ayoub and Rothfield believe only one club is the culprit …what about injections of players at the Sharks , salary cap dealings with players at a number of clubs ,prescribed drug abuse in clubs but wait in the eyes of Ayoub and Rothfield the Weststigers are the evil doers ,let us be realistic there is a huge agenda going on here .
sunshine_coast_tiger
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@innsaneink said:
I knew it was a joke but I was trying to use it to highlight our Salary Cap problems and the cause of them.
Tim Sheens
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So we have another kick the new coach and poor Robbie thread :unamused:
stevetiger
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I want to hear the spin on this from the Taylor supporters.
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.
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.
Robbie Farah during a Tigers training at Campbelltown Stadium.
“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.
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.”
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.
Robbie Farah during a Tigers training at Campbelltown Stadium.
“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.
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.”
and people wonder why Marty left? Wouldn't be surprised if others walk too.
Taylor needs to go and whoever jumps to his defence needs to open their eyes, he is poison, he isn't an NRL standard head coach. We have a young squad with great potential, under his coaching none of them will eventuate into the susperstars they are supposed to be.
Taylor needs to go and whoever jumps to his defence needs to open their eyes, he is poison, he isn't an NRL standard head coach. We have a young squad with great potential, under his coaching none of them will eventuate into the susperstars they are supposed to be.
