tvoc wrote:
Didn't the news of the sanctions break just prior to Leeds' Challenge Cup final appearance where those players accepting the short-term bans were stood down from playing with immediate effect? In that scenario I could perhaps understand Aiton not wishing to lose his (if selected) unique place in the history of the comp.
Not saying that is what happened but I seem to recall the thought crossing my mind at the time.
Yep, and had he done that I could understand.
Though according to Aiton and Leeds, Aiton never received an offer to do that nor has he had any contact at all. I think the same is true for Pomeroy at Catalans.
Which, if true, leaves ASADA up a tree without a paddle.
Also, if what the SMH says about ASADA not contacting players because they didn't have their address, ie they'd moved from Cronulla, is correct then they're rivalling the RFL, Phones4U and the Tory Party for the Most Shoddily Run Organisation award.