Norman pays tribute to Arthur

By Greg Prichard
November 12, 2016
PARRAMATTA star Corey Norman has paid tribute to Eels coach Brad Arthur for being the straight-shooter he needs as he aims to put last season’s disappointment behind him.

Norman was involved in off-field incidents that led to the NRL suspending the five-eighth for the last eight rounds of last season.

Despite the absence of Norman and Kieran Foran, among others, and the fact the club was penalised 12 competition points for salary cap infringements, Arthur still got the team to be very competitive in the closing rounds even when they couldn’t make the finals.

“He’s just genuine, he’s honest, he’s up-front, he’s just a good bloke and he’ll never lie to your face or tell you something that you want to hear,” Norman says.

“He’s straight up and down , which is good, and I think that’s where he gets all the boys’ respect.”

Norman says it feels great to be back at pre-season training after having been barred from playing for so long.

“We’ve come back and nothing has been talked about last year, everything is about this year and we’ve got a lot of new players at the club which is refreshing as well,” he says.

“So we’re all just buzzing around the new year and what’s to come.”

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  • But lied me a nd mate 2015 so a lia r

    • Who?
      BA or Norman?
    • He probably couldn't understand a fucking word you said.
    • Scotty , blokes always say they'll still respect you in the morning mate . Don't take it to heart .
    • Good call badger.
    • I think the aspect of what Norman is saying, BA will not tell lies to any player, he tells it as it is, and truthfully many people would rather by fed BS than the truth as it means they can't face facts.

    • I heard him Norman say that in an interview with TK a few days ago
    • Scotty Scotty Scotty.....you know when your mum and dad told you to go do your homework.......or stay off the meth ......or 200 rums was enough.....or......you know what I mean mate...jokes aside, what was it like growing up in India?
    • That's the spirit snakey man.noice ;)
      You sure your a trumpet fan haha
    • SCOTT MANGOLD!
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