SMH - Moltzen breaks silence on Dragons move

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Michael Chammas
August 2, 2011**
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WESTS Tigers utility Tim Moltzen has broken his silence on the contract saga which sparked an emotional war of words between two of rugby league's biggest clubs.

In his first interview since signing a three-year deal with St George Illawarra, Moltzen yesterday told the Herald he was at peace with his decision, defending his choice to join the Dragons in 2012.
Moltzen's decision to leave the Tigers was greeted with a hasty response from the club's chief executive Stephen Humphreys, who in a scathing attack labelled the Dragons ''arrogant'' and ''disrespectful''.

Humphreys's spray was aimed at the Dragons for the timing of the announcement - it happened just hours before the Tigers played Parramatta last month - but Dragons boss Peter Doust denied any wrong-doing in the matter.

Moltzen is intent on finishing off his time at the Tigers on a high. ''You're not around forever,'' the 22-year-old said ahead of Friday night's blockbuster between the two clubs at the Sydney Football Stadium. ''You have to make the most of the opportunities you have and this is the way it's turned out. I'm happy with the decision.''

Moltzen was reluctant to delve into the politics surrounding the deal when quizzed yesterday, wary of reigniting the topic which was at the forefront of great discussion only weeks ago.
Despite another year left on his contract, the Tigers had given Moltzen permission to talk to other clubs, which led to interest from Cronulla, South Sydney and the Dragons.

The Herald understands that Moltzen's manager Martin Tauber had informed the Tigers of his client's decision three days prior to the Dragons' announcement.

Despite understanding the public interest with his situation, Moltzen was eager to bypass the issue to instead concentrate on starring for the Tigers on Friday night. ''It's a weight off my shoulders,'' Moltzen said. ''I don't have to worry about the issue any more. It's put to bed and my future's decided. All my focus is on the Tigers this year and making a charge towards the premiership.''

Having never met Dragons coach-in-waiting Steve Price before he was given permission to negotiate with other NRL clubs, Moltzen has since met up with his future coach on several occasions to discuss his plans for the future.But he insists that he hasn't been guaranteed a certain position in the team for 2012\. ''We spoke about it because I wanted to know where I stood going to a club like that,'' Moltzen said. ''I suppose we'll see how preseason goes and what he decides to do with me next season. ''I'm happy to play wherever, but for me it's about staying in one spot and trying to better myself in that position. That's what I'll be looking to do - but where that is, I'm not too sure at the moment.''

Moltzen, who lives with Tigers superstar Benji Marshall and is no stranger to a beachside lifestyle having played on the Central Coast, will make the move to Wollongong at the end of the season.

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/moltzen-breaks-silence-on-dragons-move-but-hes-still-a-tiger-at-heart--for-now-20110801-1i892.html
 
Nothing Article. They can't even get the photo right and have labeled Heino as Moltzen.

Can't believe the SMH is going down the same route as the Telecrap and pumping out rubbish like this.
 
The first big contract negotiation has sent many awry in the NRL.

Tim kept his mouth shut to the media until it was done and dusted so I have no problem.

It could have been much worse. Ben "My family of lawyers is poor" Teo anyone?
 
Taken from the back page of the Illawarra Mercury this morning.

Tim Moltzen 'happy' to join Dragons in 2012
BY MICHAEL CHAMMAS
02 Aug, 2011 04:00 AM
Wests Tigers utility Tim Moltzen has broken his silence on the contract saga which sparked an emotion-charged war of words between two of the National Rugby League’s biggest clubs.
In his first interview since signing a three-year deal with St George Illawarra, Moltzen (pictured right) yesterday told the Mercury he was comfortable with his choice to join the Dragons in 2012.

Moltzen’s decision to leave the Tigers was met with haste by the club’s chief executive Stephen Humphreys, who slammed the Dragons and labelled them ‘‘arrogant’’ and ‘‘disrespectful’’.
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Humphreys’ spray was aimed at the Dragons for the timing of the announcement - it happened just hours before the Tigers played Parramatta last month - but Dragons boss Peter Doust denied any skulduggery in the matter.

Moltzen has since moved on from the drama and, now that his future is secure, is intent on finishing off his time at the Tigers on a high.

‘‘You’re not around forever,’’ the 22-year-old said yesterday, just days out from Friday night’s blockbuster between the two clubs at the Sydney Football Stadium.

‘‘You have to make the most of the opportunities you have and this is the way it’s turned out.

‘‘I’m happy with the decision but my focus is on the Tigers and I’m not really worried about next year until it comes around.’’

Moltzen was reluctant to delve into the politics surrounding the confrontational deal when quizzed yesterday.

Despite another year left on his contract, the Tigers had given Moltzen permission to talk to other clubs, which led to interest from Cronulla, South Sydney and the Dragons.

The Mercury understands Moltzen’s manager, Martin Tauber, had informed the Tigers of his client’s decision three days before the Dragons’ announcement.

Despite understanding the public interest, Moltzen was eager to bypass the issue to instead concentrate on starring for the Tigers on Friday night
 
No sweat brother.

The article itself is pretty plain and adds no real value.

Must be a slow news day.
 
''I'm happy to play wherever, but for me it's about staying in one spot and trying to better myself in that position. That's what I'll be looking to do - but where that is, I'm not too sure at the moment.''

Bit of a dig at Sheen's me thinks ??
 
Why did this have to come out this week of all weeks?
I'd forgotten Humpty and his big mouthed insults to saints a few weeks back….I'm sure they havent.
 
@innsaneink said:
Why did this have to come out this week of all weeks?
I'd forgotten Humpty and his big mouthed insults to saints a few weeks back….I'm sure they havent.
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It is only newsworthy this week cause we are playing them, some journo obviously rang and asked about it for that reason.

Interesting he is saying he hasn't been given an indication on position.

Cause I've been told that they have bought him to play fullback (from the saints camp).
 
well between souths, st george & cronulla…. he made the right choice.
they can have him, he is a softy.
 
Tim has 3 seasons at the dragons to prove to wests-tigers whether it was a good or bad decision to let him go.
only time will tell in this situation
 
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