Not sure what is going but on updated squad list he was there, no show in trials, training reports and now in the launch photo. Surely there will be news and hopefully they're looking at another middle forward as it is pretty slim atm if Hughes is out.
https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2021/03/06/2021-eels-season-launch/
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G'day LB, there are usually no issues with our playing roster that is not indicated in some way by the actions of the club.
My experience of how our club goes about dealing with particular issues that arise are consistent.
1. When it comes to unnnacceptable behaviuor a short statement is released concerning the matter having been reported to the NRL Integrity Unit. The club will give no further comment until after the NRL has made a decision.
2. If it is a future signing, the club makes a clear "No Comment" on any speculation. the same concerning negotiations over contract upgrades until after the the deed is done.
3. When it is a personal or family matter that may require a sensitive approach (but has neither of the two above elements inclusive) then the club, for the privacy and peace of the subject individual and his family? Will not only NOT make a "No Comment" comment. But "the club" will maintain their silence as the better part of discretion for reasons need only to be known by the club and the inner circle who have no alternative or mischieveous agenda. Just concern for their teammate.
There are times in the lives of families, clubs, orgasnisations, institutions and nations where it is good that there is strong leadership making these decisions on behalf of the whole. Taking responsibilty for their decision and accepting the accountabilty that goes with it!
My prayer has been for the Peace of God to accompany Sam Hughes his family, his teammates and staff at the club concerning Sam.
Nice sentiments rowdy, and i sensed something was wrong too, but super says its just injury.
Which doesnt make much sense sorry super, if he was injured there would be no hush about it from the club, they would just say hes injured and we'd all know whats doing.
Yeh it's an odd situation. My information didn't come from the club. I'll talk to others later in the week and see what I can find out.
Good post Rowdy, I don't get it that the aspect of a player who is part of the club and because he may not be seen at training, in a team photo on the season launch day should have a focuse applied to him when he is not shown in the photo shoot.
However, Sam is still shown in the eels team photo webb page, he is still listed in the 2021 eels 2021 squad as released on 5th February this year. So, whatever the reason he is not seen, that is really between him, club and his family.
The push by some fans to constantly question his absence does Sam no good, and in the end its none of our business.
Surely this is not a serious comment
No we don't. He is entitled to privacy if it isn't football related, which appears to be the case.
Players have the right for privacy, just as every person in this country, and its up to them and their employer to make any revelations as to any problem/issue that is of a personal nature.
Are you a paying member Rappa (doubtful) and if you are where does it say you have such rights. Firstly yesterday you were jealous of JA getting more money than you are and probably just having a job playing football.
Could you give us an idea of your background and employment so we may better judge you when you make statements that do you such poor intent.
If you are just a battler with good intentions then maybe I can understand your thinking and show more patience than you currently receive from me.
No they don't
So what exactly is the issue with Sam Hughes?
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