Beattie should do the right thing and walk now, no apology necessary...
" Beattie left NRL boss Greenberg to defend the game publicly on Friday following the decision on the Walker case. He rejected suggestions that he was ducking the fallout.
“The ARLC sets policy and it is Todd’s job as CEO to implement it,” Beattie said.
“Indeed, under the policy Todd has been given extra powers as CEO to deal with disciplinary matters.
“Now that the court in the Dylan Walker matter has reached a decision, it is a matter for Todd under our policy to determine when he returns to the game. That is why he issued the statement he did.
“However, whether the policy is working or not is a matter I am more than happy to comment on and defend.
“I know that will not be popular at times but this is about protecting the whole game and all players. If the game loses value, players will be paid less. That is how it works. It is that simple.”
Beattie has staked his reputation on the policy. The Daily Telegraph understands should it fail to hold up in court his chairmanship could come to a crashing halt.
Beattie refused to be drawn into speculation he could be forced to walk away as early as next week.
“Regardless of what happens, this is still the right thing,’’ he said. “I make no apologies for doing the right thing.”
