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I think the entire rugby community, not just the Western Australian rugby community is incredibly greatful for what linda Reynolds is doing for Australian Rugby. Someone finally has the toughness to not only pursue but take on a sports body that seems to have shred every last inch of its integrity, and after this damning senate inquiry, may actually be corrupt.
I think alot has to be said and investigated about the relationship between Imperium and the ARU and the conflicts of interest associated with all parties involved with all the dealinga including the sale to the VRU. It seems ridiculous that the sale was meant to have been declared to the ARU, then we have on record the ARU saying they were unaware of the sale, and then a journalist claiming to have a source saying they were not only aware, but endorsed the sale to save the Rebels. Where is the integrity of a national sporting body in that?
What also bothers me is the huge sum paid to prop up Melbourne when it was that club that has caused financial ruin on all the other remaining clubs by getting bailouts and loans written off in confidenrial agreements with 3rd parties that have conflicts of interest with the governing body of the sport. The whole thing is riddled with what looks like blatent corruption and finally this is being exposed for what it truely is by a senate inquiry long overdue. The two other senators have my respect too for showing such a keen interest in pursuing this travesty and injustice.
The whole thing makes me so angry. If it wasnt for the senate inquiry there would have been no justice, these dodgy dealings wouldnt have been exposed, and this whole charade would have continued on.
Now we are all without a team, with slight optimism but in reality we are hurting deeply. The ARU couldnt even have a contingency plan for the club and terminated the license as soon as they practically could, it really does hurt to the bone, just the sheer ignorance and arrogance and lack of empathy they seemed to have and show, these clowns, the whole board, Eales, Robinson, Clyne, Pulver, Clarke, Cox and North, just all horrible evil people. Totally corrupt to the core. Hope they get whats coming to them, go Linda!