A different persepctive from a noted League hater.

[Guest]

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news...-1225857166745

IF you have anything to do with the NRL you should feel very proud today. Whether you support Manly, whether you are a fan or sponsor of the Bulldogs, even if you are a mildly keen Victorian who keeps an eye on Melbourne Storm's fortunes.
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I was wondering what Fat Pat would have to say about all this. Interesting he's in full praise of the NRL.

Chook.

[Guest]

A good article.

Everyone is claiming the sky is falling, but this has been a courageous step by Gallop. Like most, I always thought Melbourne were dodgy having 3 out of the 4 best players in the land in their ranks. I always thought Gallop was aware of this - how could he not be?

This step shows that he is not only up for setting the rules, but also policing them.

If this punishment doesn't send a message to all clubs that the NRL is serious about the Salary Cap then nothing will.

[Andrew Walker]

He had no choice but to hand down this punishment

[redwhiteandbluester]

Absolute prick of a journalist though.

[Guest]

Absolute prick of a journalist though.

True, which makes it so hard to agree with him on this. But I also applaud Gallop and the NRL for the stance they have taken on this .

Chook.

[Guest]

Dimetriou wouldn't have the balls to do the same in the GayFL.

[redwhiteandbluester]

Dimetriou wouldn't have the balls to do the same in the GayFL.

Very very true.

Overall I'm not a huge fan of Gallop (too slow to take a punt, too conservative) but he is certainly a man of conviction.