Club Statement | Victor Radley

[Inflictor]

The club had no grounds to sack Victor the only thing they could do is push him towards a mutual agreement. I wouldn't mind betting this story about Aubusson and Robinson pleading to keep Radley at the club is just them saving face because Nick said that coach Robinson agreed with his hardline stance on drugs. These so called journalists that are saying Nick is weak for so called backing down don't seem to realise the club would definitely lose an unfair dismissal lawsuit if Victor decided to take it that far and I am willing to bet the RLPA were straight on to Victor about his rights.

Uncle Nick has set the bar now. NRL suspend JAC and Walsh for 2 weeks and Trell for one week. Mamm 9 weeks for a far more serious offence. Souffs refused to suspend Cheese so far. So if Souffs don't suspend him for at least 10 weeks for two far more serious offences will the media have the balls to call Bennett and the Souffs board weak?

FFS

[bondi.boy]

haha, you might be right that nick wouldn't change a thing but does that mean he was right to do what he did? you can love what nick's brought to the roosters and still examine/criticise what he does.

at the very least i'm sceptical of nick's stance on recreational drug use. it's noble and courageous but why not let sleeping dogs lie. warning and counselling for the first offence seems adequate.

but, okay, if he doesn't want drugs at the club there are ways of going about it and i'd have some questions before i pass judgement.
if there was zero tolerance for recreational drug use did each player's contract include a clause to that effect?
when nick made his off the comments about recreational drug use did he inform the players directly that what was reported in the media was accurate and would be enforced?
did nick unilaterally decide the decision on recreational drug use, or was it done in consultation with robbo and the senior players? even if you think nick is right, you need to get the players and coach on side.
when nick made his recent comments in the media about enforcing the zero tolerance policy was that done solely because he thought it was what is best for the club, or was there a bit of not wanting to be seen to be going back on his word?
is this fair on rads, a player who has given his all and perhaps his long term neurological health for the club?

The statement he is quoted of making earlier in the year regarding any drug use by our players began with:
"My view is..."

The decision about Radley was made by senior club officials and the board of directors...in consultation with lawyers.
As it should've been.

...from what I've read.

[Bates]

haha, you might be right that nick wouldn't change a thing but does that mean he was right to do what he did? you can love what nick's brought to the roosters and still examine/criticise what he does.

at the very least i'm sceptical of nick's stance on recreational drug use. it's noble and courageous but why not let sleeping dogs lie. warning and counselling for the first offence seems adequate.

but, okay, if he doesn't want drugs at the club there are ways of going about it and i'd have some questions before i pass judgement.
if there was zero tolerance for recreational drug use did each player's contract include a clause to that effect?
when nick made his off the comments about recreational drug use did he inform the players directly that what was reported in the media was accurate and would be enforced?
did nick unilaterally decide the decision on recreational drug use, or was it done in consultation with robbo and the senior players? even if you think nick is right, you need to get the players and coach on side.
when nick made his recent comments in the media about enforcing the zero tolerance policy was that done solely because he thought it was what is best for the club, or was there a bit of not wanting to be seen to be going back on his word?
is this fair on rads, a player who has given his all and perhaps his long term neurological health for the club?

I support Nicks decision! Having a player caught up in a drug scandal that's been plastered all over the media is a bad look for the club. Radley knows the rules! Nick was crystal clear on the matter. He rolled the dice and in doing so disrespected the club and placed Nick in a precarious situation.

My issue is not with drugs. It's with players that bring the club I love into disrepute.