The Ben Hunt "Rest"

[HappilyManly]

Some solid points HM....I still really feel Turbo was partly rested due to his previous injury, which could easily reoccur if not managed.
I do feel however, the money is relevant as it makes him a marquee player that others look up to, enabling the side to lift and if it was a Must win crunch game for Manly, I reckon the Manly staff would have had him out there.
Also as a halfback who is meant to control a game, the importance lifts, however the 2 most influential players in the NRL are 2 freak fullbacks in Turbo and Tedesco, along with Smith which is rare.
On the mental aspect, its a tough 1 as there are mental issues which 100% would need consideration and time out, but a major effect with some of the players recently have been down to lifestyle choices including excessive substances (alcohol/drugs/poor diet) and a massive issue is gambling.
I certainly don't judge either, but as an NRL player on Massive coin, it doesn't seem fair to miss game time imo based on poor choices, yet has contributed big time in recent years.
If anyone here has a big night on the drink they are expected to back up for work and tbh, I think they would.

I just hate these sustained Media attacks on a player in a Team sport.😡

Don't watch any other sport but I can't recall a soccer star or a basketballer being constantly attacked after his team loses 😎

In the case of Hunt or Chez or even Ash, some lf their team mates are close to their contract monies too

Us turning up for work being under the weather would not result in public humiliation.
But if it did, the compensation lawyers would destroy our employer

 

[maxta]

I just hate these sustained Media attacks on a player in a Team sport.😡

Don't watch any other sport but I can't recall a soccer star or a basketballer being constantly attacked after his team loses 😎

In the case of Hunt or Chez or even Ash, some lf their team mates are close to their contract monies too

Us turning up for work being under the weather would not result in public humiliation.
But if it did, the compensation lawyers would destroy our employer

As usual HM, strong debate and some added humour which I appreciate.....

 

[manlyfan76]

This story is bigger than Ben HU(r){nt}

 

[ricardo]

Player welfare is pretty important. If he needs a rest he needs a rest. Most of the other origin guys got a spell. It's not the reason the dragons are terrible this season.

 

[globaleagle]

This story is bigger than Ben HU(r){nt}

That...was a stretch!

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