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Message: [QUOTE="bazza, post: 2620731, member: 8440"] [b]re: [Confirmed] Russell Packer --> Panthers[/b] This is a tough one. If the NRL refused to register him a contract, I would personally would be perfectly fine with it. However if they gave him a contract, I wouldn't be against it as I believe everyone deserves another chance. I don't think whether the fact he was superstar or not should be the determining factor for an NRL return. Other's are saying that if he was a superstar like Jarryd Hayne in the same circumstances, they'd want to sign him, but I feel that is unfair. Everyone should be treated equally, whether they are the NRL's best or worst player. Rather if he is prepared to turn his life around through football than he should be allowed to sign with a club, only on the condition that he has the appropriate support networks in place. This should be dealt similar to the Robert Lui case where he could be in and around a team environment, however shouldn't be able to play for the first year, or however long it takes to turn his life around, while undergoing counselling, community work etc. As for Packer coming to the Broncos, I am split on this one. Although I do want a big, strong, intimidating prop, which he can be, I would only be okay with him if he is willing to turn his life around with the right attitude. If Bennett feels he can mentor him to be a better person I wouldn't exactly be against it, but if we didn't sign him, I also wouldn't be against it. If by signing with the Broncos is the only way he can change his life and keep him out of trouble, than I'll sign him. Through tough experiences, many people become better people. Lets hope Packer becomes a better person, regardless if he is ever an NRL player again or not. A couple of good examples are Suaia Matagi of the warriors and Parramatta's Manu Ma'u. They were both sentenced to prison for assault. There cases were probably far worse than Packers. Matagi was looking at 8 years. He's assault was pre planned, as was Mau's. They were part of violent gangs and both deliberately attempted to seek revenge on the people they assaulted. Their attacks had intent to hurt. However they were both prepared to change their ways and turn their lives around, something Packer can also do. [/QUOTE]

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