Sailor returns positive drug test

EF, What else? · 14-05-2006, 02:06 AM

http://foxsports.news.com.au/story/0...002381,00.html

I can understand the logic of someone who earns hundreds of thousands of dollars playing a sport, has several incidents leaving him on thin ice, and then to put himself in this position. Does he really have a brain in his head? He used to be my favourite player when he played for the Broncos, but now Im older and more wiser, Ive come to the conclusion that he really dosn't have a love or passion for the game, he follows around money, and in general, is a dead set tosser.

Apparently, the rumour is it is cocaine he was busted for

Black XR6 · 14-05-2006, 03:21 AM

Only has himself to blame. Throw the book at him.

Though if he is banned from union. does that mean he can return to league and just keep playing?

Neeek · 14-05-2006, 07:46 AM

Ever since he left League, it seems things have gone from bad to worse for Sailor. I remember him being a fantastic player a few years ago. Then the switch to Union just diluted his skill and he suddenly became a very ordinary player... perhaps this is why he turned to using performance-enhancing drugs?

He's an idiot for doing so, for sure. But I can't help feeling a tinge of regret that he's fallen from grace.

Martyvan · 14-05-2006, 10:02 AM

Brisbane breakfast radio will have a field day with this on Monday.... cant wait to tune in....

He is just an overpaid sad person....

chief · 14-05-2006, 02:22 PM

Throw him out of Union. He is self centered and this just proves it.

pertuan · 14-05-2006, 02:49 PM

Throw the book at him. He knew the rules so he should suffer the consequences. Sport has no room for drug takers. Especially when they are role models and kids look up to them. They should be setting the example.

aimzes · 14-05-2006, 04:57 PM

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Only has himself to blame. Throw the book at him.

exactly, what an idiot.

vino3o2 · 14-05-2006, 04:59 PM

Only got himself to blame, I saw old Mr Sailor about 6 years ago throw ice then spit at a girl behind the bar at a club, ever since then just lost complete respect for him.

XR8 Uterous · 14-05-2006, 05:04 PM

He is (was) a respected public figure, how stupid can you be to do something like that.

MethodX · 14-05-2006, 05:06 PM

No wonder he dived into the Weet Bix

2kool4u · 14-05-2006, 06:01 PM

Whats wrong with smoking crack???

It doesn't make him perform beter, it makes him a crack head, if anything wouldn't it make you perform worse?

The way I see it, if athletes coose to use social non-performance enhancing drugs thats their choice, they are punishing themselves, why is it any else's business??

NAPARM · 14-05-2006, 08:17 PM

I think you guys need to remember football players are normal people too. Who gives a crap if he racked a few lines of coke, it's not hurting anyone and doesn't make him a bad person. If he does hurtfull or stupid stuff while under the influence of it then yeah fair enough but the simple fact that he did a bit of coke does not make him a bad person and anyone who thinks it does should be shot!

XAGSV8 · 14-05-2006, 09:50 PM

He is a public figure and should behave himself. He also has the reputation of the team he plays for to uphold. It is not normal to smoke crack and anybody who does it is an idiot. As for the people standing up for him, have a look at his history of trouble and the way his stupidity can affect people.

Falcon_Phill · 14-05-2006, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 2kool4u

Whats wrong with smoking crack???

It doesn't make him perform beter, it makes him a crack head, if anything wouldn't it make you perform worse?

The way I see it, if athletes coose to use social non-performance enhancing drugs thats their choice, they are punishing themselves, why is it any else's business??

Exactly. Who cares?

347Stroker · 14-05-2006, 10:07 PM

Bet he was using perf enhancing drugs, and so as to not "bring the sport into disrepute" they will call it social drugs.
In any case, he should not do it, he knows the consequences, and they can be tested 24/7, its in their contracts....just a fool

ronwest · 14-05-2006, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by 2kool4u

The way I see it, if athletes coose to use social non-performance enhancing drugs thats their choice, they are punishing themselves, why is it any else's business??

...because they are paid a lot of money to promote the "product" (the game, club etc).

The club/code cannot promote their product over the rival clubs/codes if sponsors and the paying public are of the opinion that they are supporting a bunch of crack heads.

Do you think mums and dads are going to want little Johnny playing or watching *that* code.
The Commonwealth Bank, Telstra etc would also be less than pleased at the prospect.

Its all down to money.
You want the money, you abide by the rules...#1 of which is "DON"T GET CAUGHT"

NAPARM · 14-05-2006, 10:16 PM

Yeah but if they didn't test them for recreational drugs in the first place then not many people would know about the players using them and the game wouldn't get a 'bad image'.
I think you'd be surprised how many players actually do use recreational drugs...

Deadman · 14-05-2006, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Black XR6

Though if he is banned from union. does that mean he can return to league and just keep playing?

I doubt:

a) the NRL would want him in the comp after his record off-field
b) any team would take him (I highly doubt Broncos would even consider taking him back)

Plus he'd want to much $ for what he's worth, esspecially so late in his career when teams are blooding new players. I think most NRL fans agree anyhow - we dont want him back ;)

ronwest · 14-05-2006, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by NAPARM

Yeah but if they didn't test them for recreational drugs in the first place then not many people would know about the players using them and the game wouldn't get a 'bad image'.

...until they are arrested. A lot of the fella's can't keep the lid on it as it is. Can you imagine if a blind eye was turned to it, lol.

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Originally Posted by NAPARM

I think you'd be surprised how many players actually do use recreational drugs...

Up until a few years ago I worked with the two major sporting clubs in Bris. These days I work one on one with elite athletes of all varieties.

I think you'd be surprised about how much I know about whom ;)

Black XR6 · 15-05-2006, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Deadman

I doubt:

a) the NRL would want him in the comp after his record off-field
b) any team would take him (I highly doubt Broncos would even consider taking him back)

Plus he'd want to much $ for what he's worth, esspecially so late in his career when teams are blooding new players. I think most NRL fans agree anyhow - we dont want him back ;)

I dont know if the NRL would really stop it happening. Look at john hopoate and his problems. The NRL let him continue playing. I dont know how much he thinks he is worth, but after this incident and his past, he would be lucky to get a lifeline and his value is now much, much less. Maybe souths will pick him up. And since when have the fans had any say in the nrl?

EF, What else? · 15-05-2006, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Black XR6

I dont know if the NRL would really stop it happening. Look at john hopoate and his problems. The NRL let him continue playing. I dont know how much he thinks he is worth, but after this incident and his past, he would be lucky to get a lifeline and his value is now much, much less. Maybe souths will pick him up. And since when have the fans had any say in the nrl?

http://foxsports.news.com.au/story/0...002381,00.html

He's not coming to league, the WADA would blow the NRL out if the water if her were to play under a 2 year ban. It looks like we've seen the last of Dell on a football field.

Des · 15-05-2006, 01:02 AM

Honk Honk Wendell, your a GOOSE!!

Black XR6 · 15-05-2006, 01:28 AM

Just on sports tonight. It was cocaine he got caught taking. Whats the chances of the police becoming involved now?

I wonder if the french league abide by the WADA agreement. Could be a possible chance there.

Mike Gayner · 15-05-2006, 07:11 AM

I can't believe there are actually people here defending drug use, but okay, that's fine. You can use coke all you want, I don't care. But the fact is, these players sign contracts and they know the consequences of being caught with this stuff in their systems. Whether or not you agree with the punishment is irrelevant, it's in the contract.

red_hotxr6 · 15-05-2006, 07:39 AM

From what i understand if that B sample comes back positive it,s all over. He cant play anything for 2 years.

NAPARM · 15-05-2006, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Des

Honk Honk Wendell, your a GOOSE!!

* You're

MYV8 · 15-05-2006, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Gayner

I can't believe there are actually people here defending drug use, but okay, that's fine. You can use coke all you want, I don't care. But the fact is, these players sign contracts and they know the consequences of being caught with this stuff in their systems. Whether or not you agree with the punishment is irrelevant, it's in the contract.

That's the way I see it too. They know their particular rules when they sign the contract. Bit like drink driving really, it's against the rules so if you drink, drive and get the bag put on you and fail, you deserve evrything you get. Obviously there is a lot of morons out there in all walks of life.

15-05-2006, 08:45 AM

Vale Wendell Sailor.Your a Dope.

NAPARM · 15-05-2006, 08:52 AM

Grrr i wish you guys calling him names would at least use correct grammar! YOU'RE making yourselves look like geese and dopes!

TheSneakiness · 15-05-2006, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Gayner

I can't believe there are actually people here defending drug use

Can't believe it either.

People have to realise he is in the public spotlight, he has a certain responsibility to behave himself, or face backlash.

He even said himself on Sportsworld a little while back that he's old enough to know better. Obviously he didn't take his own words seriously.