David Gallop Quotations

Whether there's an investigation and what material is called for is not information we are able to discuss.

So finally it is time for kick off ... and what a season it is going to be.

I did receive a call from Eric today to discuss a few things. But I think the contents of the conversation should remain private.

But the survey shows they must continue to work on this issue.

From the rookie camps to the individual clubs' own educational and welfare policies, there is a particular focus on educating players about the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption.

Given the strides the Bulldogs have made in this area it would be a drastic step to look at competition points and fines, but it is something that has to be fixed.

He recently said he loved rugby league and I'll be simply saying to him, why would he risk that to try something he's uncertain about.

It goes without saying that should Craig Gower find himself in this position again the penalties will increase.

It goes without saying that Craig Gower can not find himself in this position again. This suspended fine may be only part of what he will face from the club and the league. We will be reviewing the matter when we have received a formal report from the club but, on the face of it, they have been through an exhaustive process and imposed a significant penalty.

I think they spent longer with the players yesterday than they anticipated and they needed a few more days to try and untangle what they're dealing with.

Just as the competition has been unpredictable, the fans will be eagerly waiting to see who is the best player.

Last week the Raiders advised they would be interested whether anything new had been uncovered in that area.

Penalties handed out over the years have reflected that the level of concealment will be a factor, along with the size of the breach, in the penalty.

We can't have a situation where clubs can take a gamble breaking the rules, knowing that all they need to do is write a check to pay a fine at the end of the season. There has to be a stronger disincentive.

We have written to the Warriors outlining our preliminary findings and have asked for a response in writing by the close of business Friday.

While we no longer gag people completely, if they are not careful and particularly if they step into any criticism of the integrity of the system or the individuals involved in it, the result will be a fine.

Whether it's a chance to show your support for next year or to cheer your team into the finals, this is a weekend for every supporter to be at the footy to mark the end of a memorable minor premiership,

We did speak to Aussie Stadium after full-time and it became apparent that it would be impossible to move the game.

The definition of club official is wide enough to include people in that category.

But obviously there are venues in our competition which are not suitable for finals football, for the crowds that are likely to turn up to finals in the future.

We don't run the game for betting. To have it regulated to suit punters would see the tail wagging the dog.

We don't want to say too much more until after the meeting.

There's still a gap between us but once we see it in writing we'll be in a position to respond.

Things are settling down slowly but it's obviously been distressing a whole range of people.

The Bulldogs have made significant inroads in this area with the help from the majority of fans,

This is a normal occurrence. All clubs will be under or on the cap by the time the season kicks off.

There needs to be an increase but it must be one the game can afford.

It's a different system in our game but there are aspects which protect players' confidentiality.

It's a game that sums up the season.

Following the meeting with the New Zealand Warriors we have issued them with a breach notice informing them we plan to deduct four competition points and fine them $430,000.

It's been a highly unusual off-season and it would be difficult to legislate against.

It is the season the game deserves and has exceeded all expectations,

It's hard to compare with previous eras but I'd like to think the game is in the best shape it's ever been.

The message about the importance of the salary cap is certainly being heard and the game is seeing real benefits week in and week out as a result.

I'm happy to do that if that's an avenue that needs to be explored.

Clearly it's an issue that has to be sorted out.

I appreciated that and having read the comments would find them to be silly rather than something we would fine the club for.

I can certainly say the current administration have co-operated fully and we accept that they haven't been involved in this.

All clubs and fans have known competition points are in jeopardy when breaches strike at the heart of the competition's fairness.

The economic and social benefits of rugby league continue to grow. Commercially the game has never been in better shape. We've had a record year on and off the field.

The game's key indicators are healthier than ever,

The game is building towards a fascinating year and all the good work that is being done is what we want to be known for.