by kingrooster » Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:19 pm
by whufc » Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:22 pm
by on the rails » Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:34 pm
by Magellan » Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:37 pm
on the rails wrote:Also his off field issues might be a big factor too......
by on the rails » Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:41 pm
Magellan wrote:on the rails wrote:Also his off field issues might be a big factor too......
Do these resemble those of other recently departed players? Or it is his extra-curricular sporting activities (i.e. basketball) which caused his toe injury?
by whufc » Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:46 pm
on the rails wrote:Johnston contracted until end of 2017 so any other club will have to stump up a very big transfer fee for starters let alone pay his match payments and considering Central had a big dip and missed out when he got delisted from Crows then good luck!
Also his off field issues might be a big factor too......
by Booney » Thu Nov 26, 2015 12:53 pm
kingrooster wrote:From the NAFC website:
In response to the rumour and speculation about Lewis Johnston’s future at the NAFC, we would like to confirm the following.
After several meetings over the past couple of weeks with the Coach and management, Lewis has advised that he no longer wants to be part of the team at the NAFC. Lewis, as we know, has had a terrible 12 months with injury and has played very little football over the past few years. In addition, a week prior to pre-season training he broke his big toe playing basketball which disappointingly resulted in another period on the sidelines at this crucial time. As our supporters have rightfully demanded, there has been new standards and expectations set at the Club after a horrible season on field, and all players are required to commit fully to the program under Josh Carr. Lewis doesn’t wish to commit to this, and has indicated he prefers not to play. Lewis has not had his contract cut as rumours suggest, although he was invited in to have his contract discussed with the aim to remind him of his obligations to his Club and teammates off the field. In any case, this meeting never took place and is not the reason for him wanting to leave his teammates.
We all share the disappointment of this with our supporters, however be assured Lewis is a contracted, required player at this Club and therefore is not able to speak with any Clubs without our permission as he knows. We will continue to work with him on the issues he has as we know how talented he could be, but at the same time the new football program will not be compromised by any player who doesn’t want to buy in or play for the Club.
by am Bays » Thu Nov 26, 2015 1:01 pm
by Magellan » Thu Nov 26, 2015 1:39 pm
am Bays wrote:I don't believe a word of it.
I reckon it's just a ruse to get The Roost fired up
by Magellan » Thu Nov 26, 2015 1:47 pm
on the rails wrote:Magellan wrote:on the rails wrote:Also his off field issues might be a big factor too......
Do these resemble those of other recently departed players? Or it is his extra-curricular sporting activities (i.e. basketball) which caused his toe injury?
Not the same - just unique to Lewie and over long time period so I am told. Sad in anycase not to see him in red and white whatever or whoever you believe.
by JK » Thu Nov 26, 2015 2:03 pm
on the rails wrote:Johnston contracted until end of 2017 so any other club will have to stump up a very big transfer fee for starters let alone pay his match payments and considering Central had a big dip and missed out when he got delisted from Crows then good luck!
Also his off field issues might be a big factor too......
by robranisgod » Thu Nov 26, 2015 2:11 pm
JK wrote:on the rails wrote:Johnston contracted until end of 2017 so any other club will have to stump up a very big transfer fee for starters let alone pay his match payments and considering Central had a big dip and missed out when he got delisted from Crows then good luck!
Also his off field issues might be a big factor too......
Club naturally would stand there ground on such a quality and sought after player .. But he would be an expensive player (by SANFL standard I'd imagine) and keeping his wage or even a portion of it on the books for no on-field return, wouldn't be ideal I'd imagine.
by JK » Thu Nov 26, 2015 2:16 pm
robranisgod wrote:JK wrote:on the rails wrote:Johnston contracted until end of 2017 so any other club will have to stump up a very big transfer fee for starters let alone pay his match payments and considering Central had a big dip and missed out when he got delisted from Crows then good luck!
Also his off field issues might be a big factor too......
Club naturally would stand there ground on such a quality and sought after player .. But he would be an expensive player (by SANFL standard I'd imagine) and keeping his wage or even a portion of it on the books for no on-field return, wouldn't be ideal I'd imagine.
But if he doesn't play and isn't injured would he be on a wage? I don't know the answer to that, just posing the question.
by Magellan » Thu Nov 26, 2015 2:33 pm
by SimonH » Thu Nov 26, 2015 2:35 pm
Man, oh, man, the next recruit to the NAFC needs to be someone with some PR skills. Rule #1: don't respond to "rumour and speculation". If there's a particular person who's gone on the record as saying something that's wrong, then correct it by all means; but otherwise you just look like your agenda is being set by behind-the-scenes whispers.kingrooster wrote:From the NAFC website:
In response to the rumour and speculation about Lewis Johnston’s future at the NAFC, we would like to confirm the following.
After several meetings over the past couple of weeks with the Coach and management, Lewis has advised that he no longer wants to be part of the team at the NAFC. Lewis, as we know, has had a terrible 12 months with injury and has played very little football over the past few years. In addition, a week prior to pre-season training he broke his big toe playing basketball which disappointingly resulted in another period on the sidelines at this crucial time. As our supporters have rightfully demanded, there has been new standards and expectations set at the Club after a horrible season on field, and all players are required to commit fully to the program under Josh Carr. Lewis doesn’t wish to commit to this, and has indicated he prefers not to play. Lewis has not had his contract cut as rumours suggest, although he was invited in to have his contract discussed with the aim to remind him of his obligations to his Club and teammates off the field. In any case, this meeting never took place and is not the reason for him wanting to leave his teammates.
We all share the disappointment of this with our supporters, however be assured Lewis is a contracted, required player at this Club and therefore is not able to speak with any Clubs without our permission as he knows. We will continue to work with him on the issues he has as we know how talented he could be, but at the same time the new football program will not be compromised by any player who doesn’t want to buy in or play for the Club.
by JK » Thu Nov 26, 2015 2:36 pm
Magellan wrote:If he's refusing to fulfil his any of his obligations under the contract (i.e. play footy and train when required to do so, at the least), then why would he be paid? If I was the club (if only) I'd be questioning whether he's breached the contract, which has other ramifications.
Depends on the particular wording of his contract, and its terms and conditions, of course.
by Magellan » Thu Nov 26, 2015 2:42 pm
SimonH wrote:PS Norwood could really handle an old-style full forward who can mark and kick straight, right now. Just saying.
by Wedgie » Thu Nov 26, 2015 2:47 pm
Armchair expert wrote:Such a great club are Geelong
by Gozu » Thu Nov 26, 2015 3:29 pm
by Magellan » Thu Nov 26, 2015 4:23 pm
Gozu wrote:North contemplating paying him to not play anywhere else? Interesting.
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