Staff Richard Agar

[CWC]

Will Smith was way worse and he still got an Oscar

The press was clearly defaming him by exaggerating the incident. He might just apply for a trespass or something, the journo is a stalker

Might see fans with “John’s a pussy” signs at Mt Smart

 

[Chchfanatic]

Somebody please bring a “Free Richie Agar “ sign.
If the journalist isn’t there and being lippy , he doesn’t get pushed. Should he have pushed him no. But it’s not the crime of the century.
As much as I hate Buzz and the like , they do an amazing job of promoting rugby league. Necessary evil in our game.

 

[Rizzah]

Unless there is evidence that the Journo baited Agar, I think it's more likely that Agar said something to the journalist to kick off the minor episode.
Why would Davidson get lippy to Agar? His press credentials are his livelihood - seems unlikely he would jeopardise that to taunt Agar at a major NRL event. It's more likely Agar was still fucked off about the article.

 

[FormerlyJamesW]

Why would Davidson get lippy to Agar? His press credentials are his livelihood

Why would he lie about Agar grabbing his throat?

It's all about relevance and having people talk about you.

 

[Noitall]

Unless there is evidence that the Journo baited Agar, I think it's more likely that Agar said something to the journalist to kick off the minor episode.
Why would Davidson get lippy to Agar? His press credentials are his livelihood - seems unlikely he would jeopardise that to taunt Agar at a major NRL event. It's more likely Agar was still fucked off about the article.

Because he was pissed? Someone said they got that impression from his movement? Interesting it hasn’t even made shows like nrl 360 which are usually pretty quick to dig a boot in where possible

 

[FormerlyJamesW]

Because he was pissed? Someone said they got that impression from his movement?

I love the narrative. Can't really determine that from the footage, he may just have done his ankle in or whatever.

Interesting it hasn’t even made shows like nrl 360 which are usually pretty quick to dig a boot in where possible

I don't watch NRL360, but there's been a few other journos cover it (Kenty..etc) who reckon there's nothing in it.

 

[Noitall]

I love the narrative. Can't really determine that from the footage, he may just have done his ankle in or whatever.



I don't watch NRL360, but there's been a few other journos cover it (Kenty..etc) who reckon there's nothing in it.

Just think the club backing him and the available footage probably says he was legit in his account of the situation. Paul Kent giving a commentary is ironic considering his escapade last year, good to hear he’s not making something out of what sounds like there could be some blame on both sides though

 

[FormerlyJamesW]

Just think the club backing him and the available footage probably says he was legit in his account of the situation.

His account is definitely more creditable than the journos, now that the lie has been found. Personally, I think it's still a bit of a stretch to use the footage as evidence for intoxication. I see where you're coming from.

Paul Kent giving a commentary is ironic considering his escapade last year, good to hear he’s not making something out of what sounds like there could be some blame on both sides though

Yeah. Fully agree. It's just a bit difficult to find any Aussie journo talking about it.

 

[Noitall]

His account is definitely more creditbale than the journos, now that the lie has been found. Personally, I think it's still a bit of a stretch to use the footage as evidence for intoxication. I see where you're coming from.



Yeah. Fully agree. It's just a bit difficult to find any Aussie journo talking about it.

Pure speculation of intoxication on my part

 

[Evil_Mush]

Might see fans with “John’s a pussy” signs at Mt Smart

This was my exact thought after watching that clip of the 'incident' on the bus to work this morning massive overreaction from NRL if that's the only footage they've based their ruling on

 

[Citygirl]

If the NRL is investigating this incident via video , they’ll ask for 10 different camera angles

And still get it wrong

 

[jonesy101]

Because he was pissed? Someone said they got that impression from his movement? Interesting it hasn’t even made shows like nrl 360 which are usually pretty quick to dig a boot in where possible

If it was the likes of the Roosters, Tigers or Eels they would be on it all week.

 

[wizard of Tauranga]

Meh… bit if an incident. Not much in it but shouldn’t have happened.

NRL gives a punishment that doesn’t mean much in the scheme of things but they are seen to be acting.

Everyone moves on.

 

[Matiunz]

Yeah was certainly minimal but at the same time an official of the club can’t be doing that. Nothing really in it but best to just take our slap on the wrist and move on

 

[sydneywarrior92]

I guess he will be going to agar management?

 

[CWC]

Unless there is evidence that the Journo baited Agar, I think it's more likely that Agar said something to the journalist to kick off the minor episode.
Why would Davidson get lippy to Agar? His press credentials are his livelihood - seems unlikely he would jeopardise that to taunt Agar at a major NRL event. It's more likely Agar was still fucked off about the article.

Now he can secure a book deal and make a Netflix documentary for 3 seconds of work

 

[Noitall]

Stuff

www.stuff.co.nz

stuff continuing the story. Will be interesting to see if more comes out over time with CG saying there’s much more to the story

 

[MrFrankWhite]

Stuff

www.stuff.co.nz

stuff continuing the story. Will be interesting to see if more comes out over time with CG saying there’s much more to the story

2nd poor decision from Agar. Should STFU and let it blow over.

 

[FormerlyJamesW]

2nd poor decision from Agar. Should STFU and let it blow over.

You'd think.

To be honest, I'd already forgotten about the whole thing.

 

[Noitall]

2nd poor decision from Agar. Should STFU and let it blow over.

Looks like footage from when they arrived back from Las Vegas, so just a delayed story from stuff more like. Slow news day. Hasn’t said anything since publicly that I’ve seen, but just interesting the comment from CG about much more to the story. Not sure if he’s alluding to the history between the two?