SBW going for an MRI

[Guest]

But filth, the positives far outweigh the negatives. For the first time in a long time we have a genuine star that oppositions will worry about. Whilst other teams are focusing on him it allows the rest of the team to shine and go about their business.

The only "variable" I would be concerned about is the possibility of burn-out.

More worried about the Khoder Nasser influence he may bring towards the younger blokes who idolise him, the moga's and RTS's and the like.

[Guest]

More worried about the Khoder Nasser influence he may bring towards the younger blokes who idolise him, the moga's and RTS's and the like.

Regarding Khoder Nasser, I believe Nick Politis has a very good relationship with him. it appears that the people who are friends with Politis respect him and stay friends with him - so hopefully that takes care of that.

[stsae]

More worried about the Khoder Nasser influence he may bring towards the younger blokes who idolise him, the moga's and RTS's and the like.

What exactly has this Khokoda bloke done so wrong???

Look out for his clients best interests???

People always worry about this almighty influence. I don't get what his influence is or why it's so bad on players and clubs???

Seems another cliche in effect to me.

[roosterproud]

why is there so much talk about nassar when he isnt even a nrl managing agent and cant represent $bw at the nrl level

[stephenj]

looks like the fight might be off now, thats a good thing? a small tear in a shoulder muscle, most front rowers deal with that on a weekly basis? if it limits hios further exposure to japanese rugby, that carnt be bad, but it would impact on his preseason fitness!

[ROC181]

Yes... what theGman said right there ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ But Mickey, pls stop PMing me. I do not want to have sexual relations with you.

Now as for it having anything to do with me ROC... NO. But let me just say that there are waaaaay too many variables with this deal that could very easily leave us extreemly burnt.

I think you have a Sonny voodoo doll at home...

[Bansai Pipeline]

Best case scenario may be on the cards.

Back to Bondi, no fight and full off-season with the Coqs.

[Guest]

What exactly has this Khokoda bloke done so wrong???

Look out for his clients best interests???

People always worry about this almighty influence. I don't get what his influence is or why it's so bad on players and clubs???

Seems another cliche in effect to me.

I'm talking about how his two 'clients' never seem to be far from controversy. They both really only look out for themselves.
Not long ago people on here were saying how Carney never gave a shit about the club or the traditions and the like. Do you think SBW cares, you think Khoder cares. Do you want to see the Cordner's, Moga's, RTS's and the promising under 20's start listening to him and signing 1 yr deals, asking the the club to let them box, running off to union for more dollars. That's what I'm concerned about.
I hope he comes and has a positive influence on the club, but I hope Khoder stays clear of all the young blokes that's all.
Just because he isn't an accredited agent doesn't mean he won't be hanging around either.

[redwhiteblue]

I'm talking about how his two 'clients' never seem to be far from controversy. They both really only look out for themselves.
Not long ago people on here were saying how Carney never gave a shit about the club or the traditions and the like. Do you think SBW cares, you think Khoder cares. Do you want to see the Cordner's, Moga's, RTS's and the promising under 20's start listening to him and signing 1 yr deals, asking the the club to let them box, running off to union for more dollars. That's what I'm concerned about.
I hope he comes and has a positive influence on the club, but I hope Khoder stays clear of all the young blokes that's all.
Just because he isn't an accredited agent doesn't mean he won't be hanging around either.

I agree with you on this point. Whilst it's wonderful that sportspeople can be multi talented, I'd prefer our players to be 100% focused on achieving one solid goal at a time, after all if they sign a contract with our club, they have an obligation and duty to the club as their employer to work towards the team objectives sent down by the coach. I'm not a fan of this finger in every pie approach and 'guest star' appearances for one year deals. How can our club build a solid core future with these celebrities dipping in and out all the time like they were extras on a soap opera? I don't want this transit lounge attitude at our club.

[Guest]

I think you have a Sonny voodoo doll at home...

I wouldnt pollute my home with anything SBWalkout.

[Spirit of 66]

Get used to these stories in the media.

"SBW sneezes - might have Bubonic Plague"

[Guest]

I agree with you on this point. Whilst it's wonderful that sportspeople can be multi talented, I'd prefer our players to be 100% focused on achieving one solid goal at a time, after all if they sign a contract with our club, they have an obligation and duty to the club as their employer to work towards the team objectives sent down by the coach. I'm not a fan of this finger in every pie approach and 'guest star' appearances for one year deals. How can our club build a solid core future with these celebrities dipping in and out all the time like they were extras on a soap opera? I don't want this transit lounge attitude at our club.

rwb, spot on. We have shaken off the transit lounge tag and I'd like to keep it that way. I hope these kids get a feel and a need to love and want to be at this club, to learn about the history and the significance of being the only club to have competed in every year of rugby league in Australia. I hope Sonny doesn't pollute there heads with $$$$$ signs and I need to get everything 'I can' out of sport attitude

[Cockadoodledoo]

rwb, spot on. We have shaken off the transit lounge tag and I'd like to keep it that way. I hope these kids get a feel and a need to love and want to be at this club, to learn about the history and the significance of being the only club to have competed in every year of rugby league in Australia. I hope Sonny doesn't pollute there heads with $$$$$ signs and I need to get everything 'I can' out of sport attitude

I find it laughable... Please list me the names of the team mates that Sonny Bill has polluted since leaving the Bulldogs..

[Headless Chook]

I'm talking about how his two 'clients' never seem to be far from controversy. They both really only look out for themselves.
Not long ago people on here were saying how Carney never gave a shit about the club or the traditions and the like. Do you think SBW cares, you think Khoder cares. Do you want to see the Cordner's, Moga's, RTS's and the promising under 20's start listening to him and signing 1 yr deals, asking the the club to let them box, running off to union for more dollars. That's what I'm concerned about.
I hope he comes and has a positive influence on the club, but I hope Khoder stays clear of all the young blokes that's all.
Just because he isn't an accredited agent doesn't mean he won't be hanging around either.

How many offers have all these players had to go and play Jap rugby, or to box during the off season......probably about as many as me. Gee some people jump at shadows when it comes to SBW!

[Headless Chook]

well looks like the nightmare scenario has happened, if he has to have a shoulder reconstruction that would rule him out till at least may.

puts the club in a very tough spot now, he was going to sign the contract in about 3 weeks when he was back in Australia to prepare for his fight.

there is no way Uncle Nick will back out of his agreement so looks like we are paying $800k for a guy that might miss the first 8-12 weeks of next season.

I doubt that a businessman like Politis would pay top dollar for damaged goods. He would expect a reduction on the ticket price for sure.