Nathan Ross set to be dropped after contract comments

[mozgrame]

Newcastle Knights winger Nathan Ross has been dropped to reserve grade this weekend after making comments to the media that he is not happy with his current contract.

Ross is reportedly on $150,000 per year, a figure which is less than some reserve graders. Speaking candidly to the Newcastle Herald yesterday, Ross confirmed he was looking to upgrade his current deal with the Knights.

“I’m not asking for a million dollars like all these other guys,” Ross said. “I’m not even asking for half of that. I don’t operate like that. I just want what is fair, and to set my family up.”

https://www.zerotackle.com/nathan-ross-set-dropped-contract-comments-27458/

 

[HappilyManly]

It's a business, Players need to learn how to negotiate rather than issue ultimatums

 

[Chip and Chase]

He obviously stopped part the way down the food chain when choosing his manager. Had he continued all the way to the bottom feeding zone he wouldn't be having this issue.

 

[mozgrame]

I think the Rossweiler may have been a bit inexperienced in talking to the journo. There is no place for straight talking honesty anymore. It will only be turned around to be a bad thing and it will then bite you in the arse. Just give generic, boring answers, Nathan. Let your manager sort it out.

Journo's have a way of making you feel like you're great mates, then you let your guard down and start to shoot from the hip.

BANG! There's their story.

 

[Shoe1]

He didn't learn the script:

"I love the club, and would love to stay. I'll let my manager sort it out, all I can do is keep giving it 110% on the field."

(Then sign elsewhere if you don't get an upgrade, and agitate for a release).

 

[mozgrame]

^ Exactly!

 

[Shoe1]

^ Exactly!

An optional variation is to state that you will give 120%.

 

[mozgrame]

An optional variation is to state that you will give 120%.

Well, he did get the old "What's best for my family" bit right.

 

[MissKate]

I guess Cody walker said something similar and no one jumped on his case, he didn't get dropped

 

[The Who]

"Money is not my motivation. I'd play for nothing. It's been a dream since I was a little boy kicking my footy in the backyard of our Maitland home to one day proudly represent the magnificent blue-and-reds...."
Bullsh*tting is not that hard!

 

[Killer03]

I live in the Hunter Valley and he is on the radio once a week......absolute breath of fresh air. He is engaging, quite articulate and actually says things. And above all says them from the heart.

The fact he is getting a kick up the a@@ for this to me is very very sad.

 

[MadMarcus]

Dumb move by the Knights imo.

 

[The '47ers]

I guess Cody walker said something similar and no one jumped on his case, he didn't get dropped

Hard to drop your best player, where as Ross is just a winger

 

[wombatgc]

Hard to drop your best player, where as Ross is just a winger

...who is there best player imo.

 

[The '47ers]

...who is there best player imo.

Touche

 

[NewwyEagle]

The Knights have so much cap space. Ross is a fan favourite, his team mates love him and he plays with absolute passion. I understand you can't go giving every player than whines an upgrade, but he deserves it. IMO Nathan Brown gets a lot right, but he missed the mark on this.

 

[robbiea]

Dont mess with the coach

 

[manlyfan76]

The Knights have so much cap space. Ross is a fan favourite, his team mates love him and he plays with absolute passion. I understand you can't go giving every player than whines an upgrade, but he deserves it. IMO Nathan Brown gets a lot right, but he missed the mark on this.

He is not that good with wingers.

 

[bob dylan]

Players need to learn you start at the bottom and move up when a vacancy exists at a higher level.

I see people at my work with more ability than many but earning half the pay. Their time will come or they move on.

He might be grateful for $150k when he is picking up garbage bins or laying bricks for a living.

And don't even start me on picking your own boss/coach.

And he is a winger lol.

Well done Knights.

 

[Sea Eagle 4 Life]

Dumb move by the Knights imo.

He is bound to leave now.