Good to catch up with you even if it is a real downer for Storm supporters.
I am really upset over this whole debacle. Even though i am not an ardent Rugby League fan, being a Melbournian i started to take alot more interest in the game over the last few years.
My brother in law and his partner travel from Adelaide to the games most weeks throughout the season just to watch their beloved Storm. They are fanatical Rugby League supporters. As well, my Wifes nephew has been involved with Storm behind the scenes for a number of years. All unpaid of course.
How devestating it must be for him and all the loyal supporters who have followed them through thick and thin.
Of course there is the corporate sponsors and not forgetting News Ltd 50% ownership in Storm.
Who was the brainchild or shoukld i say children to come up with the idea of having two sets of books? How naive and stupid can you get to think you can get away with it. At least Madoff was much more entreprenerial when he defrauded the many billions. Sounds more like a "Tradie" type of fiddling.
A number of questions will come to the surface as to who paid who and for how much. I am certain the ATO will be very interested as well. Players if you got kickbacks get ready for the ATO to come knocking on your door with the "Please Explain" note attached.
Well Bungy, for anyone who thinks its no big deal how on earth do you explain to Melbournians that their tax dollars has paid for a brand new stadium for both Victory and Storm, yet one of them may not exist very soon?
Think i will have to prepare myself to get set for the greatest show on earth coming up in June and forget about the local codes.
PS: Was there ever a "Hogan" on the Storm Board? Just wondering. He!!! He!!!
