The hope for compensation remains alive for St George Illawarra following the contentious Tim Moltzen contract dispute.
On Tuesday, the Dragons kicked off their pre-season training without their newest star player, while club chief Peter Doust indicated that the pursuit of damages is just beginning.
“We are exploring our legal options and will certainly be seeking an investigation into the management’s role through the Player Manager’s Accreditation Scheme with Neil Cadigan,” Doust stated.
When asked if compensation was a focus for the club, Doust replied: “Our primary goal would indeed be to secure some form of compensation from the involved parties, mainly Wests Tigers.”
“We think Martin Tauber, the manager, played a crucial role in the interactions between the Dragons and the Wests Tigers, and his responsibilities under NRL regulations are quite clear.”
The Player Manager’s Accreditation Scheme is scheduled to convene early next month, with Cadigan anticipated to deliver a report regarding Tauber’s involvement.
Coach Steve Price refrained from addressing the rumors about Moltzen not responding to his calls after joining the Dragons. “That’s something you might prefer to ask Tim,” he remarked.
Due to damage sustained by the roof, the Dragons have yet to finalize which home games will take place at WIN Stadium next year.
by Buford Balony
