Re: rumours on twitter : Sun Jun 29, 2014 9:30 am  

Wasn't it 5 years ago he was refused?

I don't think Carney has had any criminal convictions since then. Surely he's done his time now?

Not that we could afford him, like. I reckon he's union bound.

Re: rumours on twitter : Sun Jun 29, 2014 10:36 am  

Wellsy13 wrote: Wasn't it 5 years ago he was refused? I don't think Carney has had any criminal convictions since then. Surely he's done his time now? Not that we could afford him, like. I reckon he's union bound. With a record such as his I think any club signing him is asking for trouble http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl ... 6971063762

Wellsy13 wrote: Wasn't it 5 years ago he was refused? I don't think Carney has had any criminal convictions since then. Surely he's done his time now? Not that we could afford him, like. I reckon he's union bound. With a record such as his I think any club signing him is asking for trouble http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl ... 6971063762

Re: rumours on twitter : Sun Jun 29, 2014 11:24 am  

Biggest idiot in RL. Avoid

Re: rumours on twitter : Sun Jun 29, 2014 11:45 am  

If there's a 1% chance of us getting Carney we should go for it. We've been crying out for a quality halfback for what seems like forever. I agree the latest incident isn't great but he's done nothing illegal and nothing that would hurt anyone. If we don't go for him someone else will sign him. If there are people who say they wouldn't have him because of his off the field antics then don't complain when we are still struggling in 2/3 years time. Someone like Carney would have an immediate impact on an average squad like ours.

Some of my favourite players ever liked a tipple, as long as they produce the goods on the pitch I couldn't give a flying.........what they do off it as long as it's within the law.

Re: rumours on twitter : Sun Jun 29, 2014 11:50 am  

What Carney did is something I'd personally give a miss! However some of these rugby players are nutcases. I've heard stories from ex professionals that top Carney's by a long way, it's just that back then nobody had camera phones to capture the moment, and even if they did their friends werent big enough dicks to let it get out onto social media and mess up somebody career.
I know he's had problems in the past but he's been better in recent times, and at least with this latest incident there's nothing illegal about what he did (just rather sick!). I agree with the above that if there's any chance, any chance at all, then we should make a move.

Re: rumours on twitter : Sun Jun 29, 2014 11:53 am  

wire didn't worry about monaghan incident.

Re: rumours on twitter : Sun Jun 29, 2014 11:56 am  

If nobody had leaked the pic of Todd then nobody would have even known it happened. That's how bad it was, if there's any chance of us getting him we need to take it.

Re: rumours on twitter : Sun Jun 29, 2014 12:09 pm  

One more in favour of going for Carney here. I have no idea whether he would get a visa, but he has kept himself out of trouble for the last few years. This latest episode is nothing really in the grand scheme of things. He's not harming anyone and knowing the kind of these players get up I guarantee there are guys already in the team who have done worse.

Re: rumours on twitter : Sun Jun 29, 2014 12:47 pm  

you really want someone like THAT associated with our club?

some people have very low moral standards

Re: rumours on twitter : Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:03 pm  

Standee wrote:

you really want someone like THAT associated with our club?

some people have very low moral standards

He's got his problems, all of which seem to stem from alcohol. That doesn't necessarily make him a bad person.

We've got a guy in the team right now who was charged with assault, yet he's a fan favourite.