panash said:
MrInvisible said:
Sorry guys, but you need to remember something.
Gallop would still be seething over the Stewart incident and we already know he's no fan of Manly. That's not to say he loves the Bulldogs, but from a logical standpoint he WILL intervene if required, because the last thing he wants is the two clubs in court over this. It'd make a laughing stock of the NRL.
I dare say he'd be calling both parties if push came to shove and telling them to sort it out OUTSIDE court.
Think of it like two franchisees going to court against each other. Regardless of the outcome the parent company looks bad.
Loigcally if you were going to launch legal action over this, wouldn't you act BEFORE the horse has bolted, and use it as a distraction to sign up your off contract players while the other club is busy going through the courts?
contract is a contract , breach is a breach , legal law is legal law..
it doesnt matter what field in life your playing in.
If manly feel they have a leg to stand on they have the right to defend them selves and against the people that are trying to produce harm.
im not saying it will be a wise financial decision ( only manly know ).
but no one has the right to stop someone defending themselves if they have proof..
ps. remember the bunnies the nrl & news limited wanted them out of the competition , they fought on the legal grounds they had and won..AND GOOD ON THEM !!! FOR ARE POOR CLUB AT THE TIME , I RESPECT WHAT THEY DID
True, though that said I see taking legal action over this incident the same as having a player charged with assault for a punchup on the field.
and if that ever happened how many Manly players would have criminal charges against them already?
Don't answer that it's rhetorical but the answer is the same. It's pointless. What goes on on field stays on field.
What goes on with contract negotiations stays with those parties involved.
The ONLY reason Manly are even talking legal action, is an attempt to cover up their own shortfallings for failing to secure players earlier, and having them depart as a result.
Earnie the Eagle said:
Thats making it a hard choice BE, a date with Nicci or an hour to thump the daylights out Mr I and his mates....
Issuing threats of violence against a forum member, surely that's got to be worth a ban?