Signings, Suggestions & Rumours Discussion

[Yossarian]

Tbf, they would use hyperbole, regardless of who he played for.

Of course they would. Still doesn't make it right.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Tbf, they would use hyperbole, regardless of who he played for.

Baddabing Baddaboom!

 

[Camel2281]

Maybe they're still warming up to each other. Both have legend names. The Ego is insatiable when uncontrolled.

I also think it's been massively overblown by some dirtbag journos who got fed info by McDonnell and Sheens who had the dirts with losing their jobs

 

[Nadz4483]

He was 18th man for Wests Magpies SG Ball (U/19's).

Says it all really

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Of course they would. Still doesn't make it right.

The media or the incident?

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Of course they would. Still doesn't make it right.

No, but they want clicks.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Says it all really

Well. Great we sorted that one out.

 

[KH1988]

Junior Amone found guilty & is facing jail time... I expect the Dragons to throw some serious dollars at Luai now. DT also reporting the swap with Olam & Blore is imminent, disappointing if true.

Flanagan Snr lets Sullivan leave while another half has a court verdict pending and is subsequently found guilty. Kyle Flanagan come on down

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Flanagan is close with Schuster. A card or 2 up his sleeve.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

That was meant to be a joke. My sense of humour sucks right?

 

[Yossarian]

The media or the incident?

The media reporting. The alleged incident doesn't sound too good either.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

And after the fact. Does the media with all their money help these humans? Or just make money off of them?

 

[AdelaideTiger]

Ch9 reporting Junior Amone and his father have been found guilty of a hammer attack.

The judge has given them 7 weeks grace but he told them he is considering a gaol sentence for both. Decision day Dec 6.

https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-star-junior-amone-found-guilty-of-rooftop-hammer-attack/news-story/6e0a70b6efe451087c6c79bf725fdf22

Unsurprising, the police report is pretty outrageous.
I got the impression that the father was the instigator and Junior was following along, just unbelievably terrible parenting. But dangerous stupidity such as this deserves jail time, no matter who you are.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Why do I picture Junior scaling the roof with a hammer like a madman.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Cause someone was chasing him with a knife?

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Its only natural. Thats what humans are capable of. The media will let us know and remind us everyday. Rest assured.

 

[Kelce68]

The reporting on this matter is insane. The Daily Mail went as far as to describe him as Wests Tigers star. Even calling him a Wests Tigers anything is a stretch. Far as I know he's never played for a Wests Tigers team or held a WT contract. Unsigned Magpies Junior Rep is a more accurate description.

I'm disappointed that there's been no pushback on this type of messaging in clubland.

A brand being implicated in this type of news can have a very tangible effects for a sporting organisation, not least of all the reputation and potential loss of income via sponsorship/patronage, etc. When the headlines or stories are embellished or exaggerative in nature, such as the language you mentioned, it should be held to account far more often than it is.

Countless examples too.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

I'm disappointed that there's been no pushback on this type of messaging in clubland.

A brand being implicated in this type of news can have a very tangible effects for a sporting organisation, not least of all the reputation and potential loss of income via sponsorship/patronage, etc. When the headlines or stories are embellished or exaggerative in nature, such as the language you mentioned, it should be held to account far more often than it is.

Countless examples too.

Exactly. Where is Lee when you need him. Ain't he a lawyer? Brydons. Innocent until proven guilty.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Or. Is there is no money here? Cut our losses.

 

[Don Kershane]

Why do I picture Junior scaling the roof with a hammer like a madman.

Perhaps the roofer dropped his hammer and Junior was just returning it. Or the roofer was actually a stunt man who was injured on set. The movie tentatively titled Dungeons for Dragons.