ASADA Saga Thread

[HaroldBishop]

Dave Smith wasn't at all incompetent. In fact, his handling of the ASADA situation in particular is looking better by the day.

Judged quite harshly because he was an 'outsider' imo.

 

[Shark Magnet]

Judged quite harshly because he was an 'outsider' imo.

Yeah, agreed mate. He did a good job overall but was forced out in the end with the supposed TV bungling. I like that he stood up to Rupert , and that spoke to his integrity.

Speaking of the CEO's I hope we do not get Todd Greenberg as the next NRL CEO, we at least need someone who has integrity and would not cover up alleged partner abuse.

 

[HaroldBishop]

Yeah, agreed mate. He did a good job overall but was forced out in the end with the supposed TV bungling. I like that he stood up to Rupert , and that spoke to his integrity.

Speaking of the CEO's I hope we do not get Todd Greenberg as the next NRL CEO, we at least need someone who has integrity and would not cover up alleged partner abuse.

Heard there is a real push from club CEOs to give Greenburg the job. You would really hope not, biggest rug in the game has Todd.

 

[SharkShocked]

I'd say Greenturd is odds on to get the job.

 

[Addy]

Dave Smith was a crap CEO, but yeah he did handle the ASADA sitiation well.

But it was only because he didn't know what to do, which worked in everyones favour.

 

[slide rule]

Dave Smith was a crap CEO, but yeah he did handle the ASADA sitiation well.

But it was only because he didn't know what to do, which worked in everyones favour.

Why was he crap?

I don't think he didn't know what to do at all. He just followed a process, which is exactly what should be done, rather than going along with knee jerk reactions forced by the media who have a vested interest in the continuation of the story.

 

[Mr Wright]

I think Greenberg is a smart operator.

 

[BlackWhiteBlue]

I think Greenberg is a smart operator.

I think hes a snake

 

[Addy]

Why was he crap?

I don't think he didn't know what to do at all. He just followed a process, which is exactly what should be done, rather than going along with knee jerk reactions forced by the media who have a vested interest in the continuation of the story.

His unavailabilty to address big issues
his handling of Sandor Earl
wearing Kangaroos gear to the ANZAC test in Canberra
wanting to hire jumping castles to increase crowd attendances
screwing the broadcast rights
going on national TV asking us not to judge SKD over domestic voilence, while refusing to comment publicly on Titans cocaine scandal, Fifita bros, and anything else.
Letting Parra go over the cap for 5 years in a row, threatening them with a slap on the wrist if they go for 6

Bloke would have made a great financial officer. Just wasn't cut out for CEO.

 

[Tiger Shark]

His unavailabilty to address big issues
his handling of Sandor Earl
wearing Kangaroos gear to the ANZAC test in Canberra
wanting to hire jumping castles to increase crowd attendances
screwing the broadcast rights
going on national TV asking us not to judge SKD over domestic voilence, while refusing to comment publicly on Titans cocaine scandal, Fifita bros, and anything else.
Letting Parra go over the cap for 5 years in a row, threatening them with a slap on the wrist if they go for 6

Bloke would have made a great financial officer. Just wasn't cut out for CEO.

I'm not saying the guy was great but calling him crap because of what he was wearing? come on.

 

[vicsharkfan]

Bloke seemed to be forever putting out spot fires, while under the whole asada dilemma. May have very well had the business acumen and vision to be great for the game, but sadly got to many jornos with their posion pens offside. Wasn't a great start, not being able to name however it was (can't recall).
Fifitas bros deserve their punishment for being tools.

 

[Gards]

Looks like our boys made the right call putting their hand up and copping their suspended bans early than trying to stick it out lol

 

[dylan the villian]

Couldnt see this posted elsewhere, martin kennedy banned until dec 2017 for dopping

Deleting evidence of his attempted drug use has resulted in former Sydney Roosters prop Martin Kennedy being suspended until December 2017 under the NRL's anti-doping policy.

The NRL tribunal found Kennedy guilty of attempting to use four banned substances in the 2012 off-season: SARMS S22, growth hormone, chorionic gonadotrophin and insulin.

The penalty requires a mandatory two-year ban, but the tribunal threw the book at Kennedy, adding an extra nine months after discovering he had deliberately erased the contents of his phone.

"This was a disturbing course of action by a player in one of Australia's popular sporting codes," Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) chief executive Ben McDevitt said in a statement.

Kennedy's suspension will be backdated from his provisional ban on March 19, 2015, meaning it will expire on December 19, 2017.

He will be 28 by the time he will be eligible to play again.

McDevitt said he was disappointed in Kennedy resorting to performance-enhancing drugs to cut corners in the NRL.

"Athletes make many sacrifices in training to reach the pinnacle of their chosen sport," he said.

"ASADA will continue to protect those athletes who make the right decisions and honest sacrifices when it comes to their training and performance.

"This matter also shows there are serious consequences for athletes who deliberately obstruct an ASADA investigation."

NRL head of integrity Nick Weeks said the league remained committed to eradicating drugs from the game.

"Drug-free sport is essential in ensuring a fair competition and a safe working environment for our players, and we will continue to take the necessary steps to achieve this," he said.

The NRL's anti-doping tribunal was chaired by former High Court judge, Ian Callinan QC.

Kennedy has 21 days to appeal the ruling to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

He has played 82 matches with the Roosters and Brisbane since making his debut in 2009.

 

[Tatus]

Such a wank! GH'S, a peptide cream and insulin? What a complete idiot! Is he a body builder or a football player? Insulin especially is something that is a bit weird for me. I can only assume that it's hard to pick up on tests just like GH is.

Idiot!

Enjoy your three year holiday!

 

[Thresher]

The name Central Queensland Roosters has a bit of a ring to it.

 

[Tatus]

The name Central Queensland Roosters has a bit of a ring to it.

Yeah, i think they would really give the super league a good shake up.

 

[TheBigD]

Such a wank! GH'S, a peptide cream and insulin? What a complete idiot! Is he a body builder or a football player? Insulin especially is something that is a bit weird for me. I can only assume that it's hard to pick up on tests just like GH is.

Idiot!

Enjoy your three year holiday!

Makes you wonder about those other rooster players that had elevated hormone levels that got swept under the carpet, surely if one player was going down this path maybe others were too.

 

[Addy]

Essendon players to fight their doping bans.

Not to play in 2016, but to clear their names.

Chances are very slim, but if you have access to deep pockets, go for it.

 

[vicsharkfan]

Essendon players to fight their doping bans.

Not to play in 2016, but to clear their names.

Chances are very slim, but if you have access to deep pockets, go for it.

It's essendons insurance company apparently footing the bill for this, according to the radio this morning. I guess it's cheaper to go this way then spend squillions when these guys start suing...

 

[Addy]

If it was me, and I was already resigned to sitting out this season and someone else was footing the bill, you'd be nuts not to go for it