NRL wont register richies contract cause no comapny will cover his $1M permanent injury cover required to play in the NRL, http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...-over-insurance-concerns-20150222-13lij9.html
I think bless it and let it go Richie - be thankful your recovery is good enough to almost get clearance to play again. 10 years in 1st grade and a premiership.
I honestly think retirement would be better than throwing an Eels jersey on, so it's almost like he dodged a bullet there. Surely Tony Abbott would change the insurance policies rules in Australia to fit in Brad Arthur's plans though?
It is certainly a shame but I must admit when I heard he was coming back that I had concerns that it could end very badly. Good luck Ritchie and thanks for your efforts for Manly.
He must lack specific employable-skills outside of footy. If he had a skill set or a trade, I don't think he would have even given a return to footy a fleeting thought. He's got bills to pay, I suppose. He could always work in security. I wouldn't mess with that man!
Insure him for what ? From being a paraplegic? No specialist wants to clear him to play . It seems like 2V has more brains then Arthur .
Yep the Eels team look like Manlysearing blue and gold whilst our team look like some busted NSW Cup standard side (ala Eels 2013).
They're not doing him any favours. I wish him all the best but FFS is'nt there anyone in a position of power in the NRL with a modicum of intelligence.
There is no intelligence at the NRL, none whatsoever. It is a vacuum as far as intelligence is concerned.
