The other issue in this is the way the media have reported it. They have again taken the opportunity to put the boots in first without going to the club for a comment on the situation, then have carried the story through the week to cause maximum embarrassment to both parties. When these issues occur down the line, a comment is sought from Eagle HQ, put through the whitewasher to make sure no-one could be damaged by the report, then it is put on page 56 of the west alongside the used car ads and public notices, while Channel 7 slip it in as they go to an ad break, PRRRR mute all comment, and Eagle HQ say thanks mate again.
Have a read of what is happening to the North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL, and tell me it is not a familiar story. The media are running to an administration agenda and will continue to do so.