Reading between the lines, its bye bye Sonny and hello Blake

[trewhella]

Livin roostermania

[Johnny.]

My source tells me the Raiders are looking to have Blake de-registered so he won't be playing anywhere next year in the NRL.

Then he'll sue them for restraint of trade.

I'm calling that nothing comes of the fingerbang incident. Either dollars or sense will prevail.

[redwhiteblue]

Then he'll sue them for restraint of trade.

I'm calling that nothing comes of the fingerbang incident. Either dollars or sense will prevail.

Then they and the NRL will say he has breached the code of conduct by bringing the game into disrepute.

[Johnny.]

Then they and the NRL will say he has breached the code of conduct by bringing the game into disrepute.

Like the bullshit "Bringing the game into disrepute" conviction that the laughing man gave to Essendon, it will have no legal basis. If you stop a person from earning a living, and let's face it, Blake Ferguson does not have much in the way of skills outside of sport, then you are liable for civil action.

Being related to an actual decent one, I can tell you that lawyers and judges, for that matter, don't like it when non legal bodies create precedent. Why Hird and his gang didn't tell the afl to take them to court, I don't know.

[born_a_rooster]

absolute superstar
unfortunately he's in the spotlight for the wrong reasons too

[roosterproud]

I can see blake doing ads for passion pop and roof tops

[bondi-boy]

Would make me very sad if that came to pass. We have come so far from the alcohol soaked rabble we once were. Look at his track record with the Sharks and Raiders - he is easily the most divisive and volatile influence in the NRL in some time, and a total wanker to boot.

But you never know with Uncle Nick. Maybe he thinks he can 'save him' or something.

He saved Jennings.

We're not there yet, we need more good players...including Ferguson.
...if we want to win a premiership that is.

[chook 56]

He saved Jennings.

We're not there yet, we need more good players...including Ferguson.
...if we want to win a premiership that is.

Is this your new love fest, BB?
The replacement for Toddles?
That went how????

[Guest]

He saved Jennings.

We're not there yet, we need more good players...including Ferguson.
...if we want to win a premiership that is.

Jennings didn't need saving, he was just bored and needed a new environment.

Ferguson is a genuine headcase and will not be worth the trouble he will cause - I don't care how good he is.

[Kurt Sherlock's Mo]

....aaaaand Blake is officially on the market. Fire up the speculatutron 5000!

[redwhiteblue]

Like the bullshit "Bringing the game into disrepute" conviction that the laughing man gave to Essendon, it will have no legal basis. If you stop a person from earning a living, and let's face it, Blake Ferguson does not have much in the way of skills outside of sport, then you are liable for civil action.

Being related to an actual decent one, I can tell you that lawyers and judges, for that matter, don't like it when non legal bodies create precedent. Why Hird and his gang didn't tell the afl to take them to court, I don't know.

I have a couple in my family too and I'll be moving to our company's legal department in December to work for ours. I can't wait til I'm allowed to say "Who told you to put the balm on!"

[Kingbilly]

Then he'll sue them for restraint of trade.

I'm calling that nothing comes of the fingerbang incident. Either dollars or sense will prevail.

Will not have a leg to stand on.
Restraint of trade is bullshit and a term used in the NRL by the greedy.
Basically he has breached the contract which he signed as employment with the Raiders and that also contains conditions relating to the NRL.
Like any other employee if you continually stray from the conditions of your employment you are gone and highly unlikely to be employed at any business related to the parent entity.

[Guest]

I think whoever posted this is grabbing at air. We already have Jennings, Moga and SKD in the centres. Purchasing another centre wouldn't make sense (even with doubts over SKD being here long term).

Also, as many have said the Roosters have finally cleaned up their act. I understand that rugby league attracts a lot of grubs but lets keep them out of our team. Last time we had a grub (Carney) in our team he destroyed us! Yes, we did make the 2010 GF but the aftermath meant we spent a few years at the bottom and had to rebuild our team!

If SBW doesnt sign then we need to retain our young start coming through, Evans, Moga, RTS etc. With the left over money I would purchase a winger (we dont have to many options if we have injuries). Possibly a second rower to replace SBW.

[Bansai Pipeline]

Moga is a big if.

I'd have Blake Fergo in the team any day of the week.

He's better than Jennings.

[The Brain]

Moga is a big if.

I'd have Blake Fergo in the team any day of the week.

He's better than Jennings.

I reckon we passed up on Folau to get him