So our ex half and SKD at it again in Newy

[The Thracian]

Lol didn’t take long, the more things change the more they stay the same

an article in SMH today, for some reason I can’t post the link

[Johnny Tobin]

Knights chief executive Phil Gardner has laid down the law to the club’s players after a series of off-field incidents, including an episode of “push-and-shove” involving twin towers Daniel and Jacob Saifiti. On notice: The Knights have been issued with a blanket warning to pull in their heads.
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Rumours have surfaced about high-profile Newcastle players and their extracurricular antics, prompting Gardner to make inquiries at several licensed establishments. He was satisfied nobody had breached the club’s code of conduct but felt a blanket warning was warranted to remind players of their obligations in public.

“We have work to do on our standards of behaviour,” Gardner told Fairfax Media. “Not just the new players we have brought in, but our local guys as well. The standards of behaviour need to improve. We’ll be taking a very tough line with anyone whose standard of behaviour is not what is expected of a professional rugby league player.

“These guys, regardless of who it is, are paid well to play rugby league and also to uphold standards when they are out in the community. We’ll investigate any time anything is reported to us, whether it’s a push and a shove or whatever, and we’ll deal with it under our code of conduct.”

In the past fortnight, Fairfax Media has been told of after-hours incidents involving former Roosters Shaun Kenny-Dowall and Mitchell Pearce, and the Saifiti twins. Gardner confirmed there had been “a couple of minor incidents out there ... [but] nothing that’s required me to do anything more than give them a kick in the pants”.
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He said reports about Kenny-Dowall and Pearce had filtered back to the club. “We’ve investigated both those and we spoke to the bar staff and security, and both those incidents, we’ve not had to take any action against the players,” Gardner said. “What we have done is remind them that, hey, this is Newcastle, you’re on display. Here in Newcastle, everyone is interested and if our players go out, they attract attention.” RELATED ARTICLE

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Moreover, Gardner said if players misbehaved, his myriad connections around Newcastle would ensure he was informed. “If something happens, I’m probably going to know about it before these guys get home,” he said.

Gardner said the Saifiti brothers were remorseful after admitting to a physical confrontation at home.

“The good part is the boys self-reported,” he said. “They put their hands up and said they’re sorry. They were given the rounds of the kitchen, but we’ve actually moved on. Under the code of conduct, there was nothing that required us to take any formal disciplinary action.”

Gardner added: “Have you ever had a push-and-shove with your brother?” He said players were “entitled to have social lives” but they needed to be “mindful” that they were role models.

“If anyone breaches those standards, under our code of conduct we have a range of options, from fines, to suspension, through to termination of contracts,” he said.

Meanwhile, Gardner was delighted with the 23,516-strong crowd for the season opener against Manly. “We were actually concerned that the 6pm Friday start would impact on our crowd,” he said. “That’s probably the toughest time slot, from a crowd point of view. There are obviously people who can’t get to the game.”

[ism22]

Meh, sounds like they had a couple of beers and a good night out. Crucify them! :P

IMO Cronk,s advantage is that he doesn,t focus on partying and getting all the latest fad tattoos inked all over him. Not saying Pearce and SKD did anything wrong, but they are both old enough to behave like mature adults rather than doing childish shenanigans all the time.

In Japan I was the only white guy in a small town, so I know what it is like to be a target (my employer heard EVERY little rumour about my life). I was also on significantly less than $1M a year to earn this status. IMO part of not getting noticed is knowing how to present yourself and knowing when to pull your head in. Some will never learn.

[The Thracian]

There comes a time in your life, especially when you close in on 30 that you start acting like an adult, our clubs problem for many years was we knew about the antics, turned a blind eye, done everything possible to cover up the problem, but done nothing to solve the problem.

[4 the all in brawl]

I heard Mitch got upset with the bouncers when they didnt let him bring a Dog with a little yellow dress into the pub.

SKD fumbled and dropped the drink given to him.......hence a stern talking to from the officials as they dont want him reproducing the fumbles on the field.

[4 the all in brawl]

There comes a time in your life, especially when you close in on 30 that you start acting like an adult, our clubs problem for many years was we knew about the antics, turned a blind eye, done everything possible to cover up the problem, but done nothing to solve the problem.

Not a good look when you are the club captain........

[Guest]

Thankfully this is now Newcastles's problem. Bogan party boys. Geezish

[The Brain]

Got a mate who has a cafe where they hang a bit.......... its worse

[ism22]

Thankfully this is now Newcastles's problem. Bogan party boys. Geezish

[Salvatori Grubber]

See, at the end of Rd1 it’s been implied that there’s egg on our faces with Newcastle and Tigers getting up, but in reality any strategy takes time.

Lets see how things stand by Rd26.

[Bondicigar]

[QUOTE=The Thracian;n727105]There comes a time in your life, especially when you close in on 30 that you start acting like an adult, our clubs problem for many years was we knew about the antics, turned a blind eye, done everything possible to cover up the problem, but done nothing to solve the problem.

great advice coming from a grown man who thinks hes a super hero bahahaha
thracian or chip douglas whoever you are

[eddie]

Meh, sounds like they had a couple of beers and a good night out. Crucify them!
.

Problem is, had they still been playing for us the bloody press would of crucified them by now.

[Louis N]

There comes a time in your life, especially when you close in on 30 that you start acting like an adult, our clubs problem for many years was we knew about the antics, turned a blind eye, done everything possible to cover up the problem, but done nothing to solve the problem.

The cover ups were the most frustrating. They amount to treating the fans like idiots. We all knew...some had witnesses with their own eyes at sponsorship functions. It is a matter of growing up and thirty is a bit old to start but some don't get the wake up call until then. A pity because a lot of these guys do charity and youth work and the booze and part boy culture detracts from the positive stuff.

But getting back to your point - being enablers and playing favourites didn't help. We lost sponsors because of it and their comes a time when for the sake of the other young guys coming through you've got to say - enough is enough. There is no way I would have let it go past 'poodlegate' and encouraging new buys like Nikorima to adopt such an unprofessional attitude so early in their career. Having the club boss say nothing a good kick in the pants won't fix, shows you how junior he thinks they are too.

[Thirteen]

It’s a snore fest.

[Louis N]

It’s a snore fest.

I hear it's a lot more serious than is being touted. There are rumours afloat that Junior has had his play lunch goodies cancelled. No more M&M's or Milky Bars. And Skidsy has to stay back after training and write 100 times on the white board 'Graffiti Can Be Addictive For Some''.