Its not a conspiracy against us. In 2013, they appointed us a CEO, they could have, IMO, at that point come in and said 'nup thats it, you useless pricks enough is enough we are taking over' (as they did with others obviously).
Matt Johns wasnt the start, although it was an earlier incident, it didnt come out for another 7 years or something. Lets venture back over our recent history, and see where the NRL were at fault..... i cant remember any time to be honest.
Our player breaking a girls nose (who is now married to Antonio Winterstein).
NZ Sex scandal
Reni Maitua drug ban
front office indecent behaviour scandal
Greg Bird domestic violence allegation
the dodgy money donation
Gallens racist comments on the field
Gallens twitter rant
Todd Carney pissing in his mouth
Andrew Fifita road rage incident
Andrew and David Fifita ref abuse incident
oh and the 18 month investigation into banned substance use that resulted in a 600,000 buck fine, 12 month coaches suspension, possible life ban for an ex trainer, and backdated 12 month ban for players.
And all of this happened over a 6 year period of time. The NRL still havent stepped in and said you know what, **** off. Cos they wont. The know they need us. Soccer will take right over southern sydney without a few league identities.
SKD is afforded the presumption of innocence as he faces a legal battle. The allegations are serious. In that aspect the NRL can stand him down, but dont wanna be those guys IF he gets off. The NRL didnt stand down the Fifitas, we did. Whos advice that was to do so, i have no idea. We coulda been told, or Lyal could have made that decision in hope that the matter can be resolved with full focus from those guys involved, as to not take away focus from their prep for games.
I myself would think any player facing a criminal conviction should be stood down (with pay) by the NRL until he is convicted or not. This happens in other professions.