Rads gone

[Nicola Tesla]

what exactly did nick say and in what context? it's been reported that he said the club had a zero tolerance to drugs but is that exactly what he said?
did he make any communications to the players? what if the players don't read or believe what is said in the papers?
if other players at the club have used coke is it fair that only rads gets done? what if it turns out that half the team has used coke in the last year? did rads use with others on that week off?

“If somebody’s caught doing cocaine or leaning over snorting something, we’re going to get rid of them,” Politis told The Sunday Telegraph.

“Our stance is zero tolerance. Trent is very strong on it, and so am I.”

The NRL’s current illicit substances policy allows for a first-strike warning with mandatory counselling, while a second strike permits clubs to suspend or terminate a player. However, Politis argued that even “white powder” scandals—where players appear with unidentified substances—can damage a club’s reputation and warrant dismissal.

“We want to send a message to kids, and to mums and dads, that our club has that sort of stance,” he said.

[mattyh]

If rads is sacked it sucks , he is a roosters through and through...but he has totally flown in the face of the club rules, this club stands for something, he knew that

[Big Dog]

Daily drug testing for Victor from here on. He needs to come clean if he did in fact solicit drugs through the (mouldy) Cheese and use them.

[caz]

Will be sad BUT.. A line in the sand is a line in the sand (pardon the pun).. It's the only choice the club has unless u wanna look weak and meek. The End

what exactly did nick say and in what context? it's been reported that he said the club had a zero tolerance to drugs but is that exactly what he said?
did he make any communications to the players? what if the players don't read or believe what is said in the papers?
if other players at the club have used coke is it fair that only rads gets done? what if it turns out that half the team has used coke in the last year? did rads use with others on that week off?

[Vasco]

What's a short 8 ball ?

I'd be spewing.

[SamKerrSimp]

Victor getting caught up in drug texts is a shocking look for the Roosters. This isn’t what our club stands for. Parents won’t want their kids coming through our pathways if this is the image we put out. The Roosters are bigger than one player — the club needs to step in, set the standard, and protect our future.”

Mate there's junior pathways at Sydney NRL clubs being run by organised crime and they still get players coming through our clubs pathways will be fine

[blooster]

Will be sad BUT.. A line in the sand is a line in the sand (pardon the pun).. It's the only choice the club has unless u wanna look weak and meek. The End

[Superdag]

Victor getting caught up in drug texts is a shocking look for the Roosters. This isn’t what our club stands for. Parents won’t want their kids coming through our pathways if this is the image we put out. The Roosters are bigger than one player — the club needs to step in, set the standard, and protect our future.”

[roostermcgregor]

There is no actual footage of him snorting coke.
Only phone records discussing it.
It should be handled by the club behind closed doors.
I would be devastated to see Rads sacked - he is a great player, and gives his heart and soul for the club.

[player 1]

I dont think it was a leak. I think it was prsentented in court yesterday which is open to the public/media. I might be wrong though. Or are you talking about the discussions internally to sack him?

Yeah the internal discussions.

[caz]

i'm hoping this is sabre-rattling from the club. not sure the club can sack a player for this if the nrl has a 3 strikes and you're out policy. the rlpa will be looking at this very closely.
what did nick say back then? i think it was reported in the tele but is there a transcript of what he said? the devil is in the detail. could be he was saying what he wanted rather than what a workable policy was.

if the club goes through with this the players should get together and anyone who has ever used cocaine should put their hands up. they should have a chat with nick behind closed doors and nick can have a think if he wants to make some adjustments to what is a noble but difficult to achieve aim.

[Swamptrout]

What's a short 8 ball ?

[ChookMaster]

my point being more that, like Jake Friend, he is very loyal to the club and if he has made a stupid mistake, i can see the club giving him an opportunity to work his way back. and that's not a cop out, that's a club putting club first, but also acknowledging the welfare of the player, age is irrelevant in terms of welfare, but point taken, age is not irrelevant in terms of football ability

I understand your point. I’m pretty sure rads has a carpentry business on the side he handles along with his family no? Maybe he is better suited to working on the job site for a little while.

[Batemans Bay Rooster]

Smiths texting about starting the match and the first tryscorer bets is the big story. And for that he must surely be deregistered by the NRL.

The Roosters just need to let the Radley stuff blow over. No pun intended.

[The Brain]

To ne sacked ...what is he guilty of? Talking on phone?any charges by cops?any proof he actually scored?.If so be gone..the other two veterans.. Tedesco and Collins have a lot to answer for then.Influencing young blokes.Im harder than Nick but poorer..lol My sons know of I catch em doing drugs or hear about they are dead meat.