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No, but I think it might have happened in a sporting one recently Scott!Do you really think that's what would happen in a non-sporting organisation?
No, but I think it might have happened in a sporting one recently Scott!Do you really think that's what would happen in a non-sporting organisation?
No, but I think it might have happened in a sporting one recently Scott!
So, is there a rough chance you're gonna try to deck me next time we have a couple of schooners at the Rugby Club, mate? Umm, thought not.
Can't see the analogy, myself.![]()
When you are recovering from surgery why are you drinking? Most people I know and including myself who have had different types of operations are on medications that recommend not consuming alcohol as the effects are greater for the first few weeks.
He's an interesting one isn't he? I'd like to see him have a go, if only because you know he'd get the players having a serious crack. Possibly the combination of him with some hard bastard forwards coach. And a skills coach who isn't Nathan Grey.
he hit beale hard enough to put him on the deck
I was listening to the radio this morning apparently, cooper vuna was drinking as well and it was the first time he has has alcohol for 6 months.
And apparently he didnt just walk away he retaliated with great force, he hit beale hard enough to put him on the deck.
This was on radio TAB this morning they were interviewing some journalist in south africa
Why would Saffer journos know more than Aussie journos? It happened on the bus.
Well their skills are broadly pretty average, I'd have no problem with someone else having a go.I've never seen him run a session but he certainly does and says the right things off of the field.
What about all of the training paddock punch ups that happen? They are a fortnightly occurrence at most clubs.If what he is alleging is true, I fully support Cooper's actions. He obviously had little faith that existing channels would provide a noticeable change. He blew the whistle and forced the club into action. If that action ends Beale's union career, then so be it. A man who assaults his teammates has no place as a Rebel or a Wallaby.
He will be punished for failing to follow team guidelines for conflict resolution, and Beale's mates might give him the cold shoulder for a while, but perhaps the crime is worth the time.
Of course, if what he is alleging is false, then it's a whole other story.
Why would Saffer journos know more than Aussie journos? It happened on the bus.
This is a whole of society issue.
I am frankly sick to death of people being excused for behavioural issues by people medicalising it. 'Oh the poor dear he is ill, he is addicted to X '. It is an excuse and until the offender is forced to confront the fact that they have acted like a imbecile the behaviour will continue. No amount of treatment will change that. All these excuses do the perpetrator no good in the long run. I wonder what would have been the outcome if somebody had pulled various youths aside early in the piece and said, "that's it, these are the consequences of your behaviour on this occasion, no excuses, if there is a next time no amount of talent will save you, you will be gone."
Matt Burke and Brad Fittler: http://www.sportsfan.com.au/rebels-culture-woes-run-deep-burke/tabid/91/newsid/104031/default.aspx
I was listening to the radio this morning apparently, cooper vuna was drinking as well and it was the first time he has has alcohol for 6 months.
And apparently he didnt just walk away he retaliated with great force, he hit beale hard enough to put him on the deck.
This was on radio TAB this morning they were interviewing some journalist in south africa
All we know is it started on the bus. My speculation as to likely events is on arriving to the hotel Delve has asked Beale to put his shirt on to go back to his room, Beale exits the bus without said shirt, Delve asks again and Vuna backs him up, handbags get thrown. Other sources (Burke) are saying the punches were on the bus. Either way I think it is quite likely staff could have been witness to the event and blabbed to some saffer journos.
Well their skills are broadly pretty average, I'd have no problem with someone else having a go.