Trouble down under : Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:41 am  

No specific details confirmed yet, but it sounds as though there are going to be some seriously damaging revelations about the game in Australia as a result of a major investigation into drugs and organised crime in sport. You'd think there could be some serious repercussions - hopefully it won't lead to sponsors and broadcasters pulling out of the game just when it seemed to be finally getting full value: '"We've worked with the crime commission in the last week or so and information has come forward for NRL specifically that affects more than one player and more than one club," Australian Rugby League Commission chief Dave Smith said.' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21363100

No specific details confirmed yet, but it sounds as though there are going to be some seriously damaging revelations about the game in Australia as a result of a major investigation into drugs and organised crime in sport. You'd think there could be some serious repercussions - hopefully it won't lead to sponsors and broadcasters pulling out of the game just when it seemed to be finally getting full value: '"We've worked with the crime commission in the last week or so and information has come forward for NRL specifically that affects more than one player and more than one club," Australian Rugby League Commission chief Dave Smith said.' http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-21363100

Re: Trouble down under : Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:46 am  

For sure nothing good will come of it, just a thought the Lance blockers may get stuck with him with no route out tempted by other pots of cash.

Re: Trouble down under : Thu Feb 07, 2013 10:58 am  

Doesn't sound good. The NRL has always hyped itself up to the max about the athleticism and bravery of it's competitors. Having a widespread doping scandal won't do the PR any good.

Re: Trouble down under : Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:22 am  

The difference in size and strength between some Australian players and British players has had me suspicious since the 1980's.

Re: Trouble down under : Thu Feb 07, 2013 11:35 am  

Telstra now considering their options too - their $100M sponsorship deal may be in jeopardy!

Re: Trouble down under : Thu Feb 07, 2013 12:24 pm  

May be able to flog Perry and Hohaia back to fill the gaps when all the roid freaks are found out.

Re: Trouble down under : Thu Feb 07, 2013 3:12 pm  

Explains why Jammer has turned from the mild mannered player that we all knew, to the ear gnawing monster that he is now. And why Perry was a monster player over there, and a wet lettuce over here. Someone get him some "stuff", and make it snappy!

Re: Trouble down under : Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:04 pm  

Carlos Alberto wrote:

May be able to flog Perry and Hohaia back to fill the gaps when all the roid freaks are found out.

one thing we can be certain of, not many of our recent imports can be accused of being on any performance enhancing substances.

Re: Trouble down under : Thu Feb 07, 2013 4:18 pm  

If there's gaps in their squads because of suspensions, will they come looking for our Superstars to fill the shirts?

Re: Trouble down under : Thu Feb 07, 2013 5:55 pm  

Offside Monkey wrote:

If there's gaps in their squads because of suspensions, will they come looking for our Superstars to fill the shirts?

Not if the sponsors pull out