Aimee's Contributions

This is exactly what I've been thinking all along. We all know an athlete only has a certain shelf life especially when plagued by injuries. SBW has to think of his immediate playing future and I believe he has made the right choice for himself. If only others such as the media, bulldogs and fans would start to think as logically as you and I. Sport stars and the spotlight come and go like the flavour of the month. When you are performing the public loves you and then when you are beset by injury they scream bloody murder LOL Who will be there for Sonny if the Wheels start to fall off? A: Sonny!!!

Fight or flight? The Sonny Bill saga

31 Jul 2008

Obviously if someone runs away there are underlying issues or problems that need to addressed by both sides (nothing is ever one sided). If you keep reaching a stalemate in your negotiations where do you go from there? I am not saying that SBW has handle things as best as he could have. By no means am I seeking a sympathy vote for him but it comes down to perspective. In the same circumstances have you considered what you would do? I am an ex athlete and I know if I was not where I wanted to be or achieving what I thought I could, I too would walk and look for alternative opportunities. Granted the way I would choose to leave would be handled a bit differently yet I too would still consider my options which is what I believe SBW was doing by heading to France (exploring his options), as yet no ink has been put to paper. I've said before life is to short to commit to something that does not bring you satisfaction. We can't please everyone and as selfish as it may sound you have to take care of yourself it's as simple as that. Until you are 100% certain of where you are heading I too would keep quite, I believe it is my right not to have to disclose my personal affairs until things have been set in stone which requires planning & timing. Perhaps if SBW had been given the chance to go about his business quietly without all the media hype he may have come forth in due time and disclosed his plans, I'd like to give him the benefit of doubt. Yes I do feel SBW's management could also be accountable chiefly for not taking into consideration his long term prospects & goals. Additionally I do understand that when you are playing in a team sport there are others to consider I guess this is why I now surf rather than participate in team sports LOL :)

Fight or flight? The Sonny Bill saga

31 Jul 2008

I agree with you that the NRL as business are well within their rights to seek compensation but I still hold firm to my belief that all contracts are able to be broken. Broken on the proviso that you pay a negotiated sum to dissolve the contract. Change is inevitable at some point all of us have instigated change i.e. signing up with a new phone company ha ha or a new doctor etc... If Sonny Bill's heart is no longer with his club or in the game would it not be better for all concerned to have him pay a penalty and let him go? When some feels stifled or trapped they are not going to perform. In saying that it's important to note that Sonny Bill is an outstanding athlete who has worked extremely hard to reach the level he has, is it not his right to want to continue to challenge himself and pursue greater things? Come back face the music, for sure but give him time. Keeping quite till he knows where he stands is probably a very wise move on his behalf.

Fight or flight? The Sonny Bill saga

31 Jul 2008