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Tony Shaw (54)
It shows that these two just don't get it. They haven't broken any rules, but the thought that professional athletes should need rules is the problem. They should want to be in bed by midnight. O'Connor should have nothing on his mind other than the upcoming test. If he needs to blow off a little bit of steam he should go out to dinner with mates, or play some XBox, or go see a movie. Hell, there's no problem with him going to the footy and then the after match function; but they should both have gone straight home afterwards.
Well said. This is why I am troubled by the ARU CEO's odd recent comments on KB (Kurtley Beale) and DI, making light of their 'incidents', or giving that impression. In my experience when special leniencies are granted or senior management exudes the wrong vibes of tolerance, the risk is that latitude is assumed and team discipline weakens.
You would hope that KB (Kurtley Beale) and JO'C, with their histories, would recognise this as a crucial weak for the Wallabies to be seen in the best possible light by the public and as importantly play their role in delivering both the highest of team standards and the personal discipline of keeping 100% fresh for the key Test ahead.
On a remarkably amusing note, the 'defence' of KB (Kurtley Beale)'s 4am HJ visit in terms of ' 'being out supporting his (Rebels) team' is hugely ironic given his appalling conduct early this year wrt this team (when it really mattered on tour) and its reputation, coupled thereafter with endless leaks that he's agreed to go to the Tahs in 2014. One would think that the Rebels would have had quite enough of KB (Kurtley Beale)'s 'support' prior to Wednesday morning.