Firstly I'd like to start off by saying just like the rest of the general public , journalists and news corporations I do not know the full story . Also that I have never been a fan of Josh Dugan I've always thought he was overrated and the stereotypical teen footy star ( too much money and too much limelight).
Putting all that aside I disagree strongly with Brisbane Broncos ( my team) decision today to cut all ties with Dugan and his management team. It's obvious that the kid has problems that have been brought on by the constant limelight. I know you're all saying something like " he is getting paid massive money , deal with it ! I could for that much ,it be easy " .It obviously isn't !! Time after time we see young stars getting into trouble online and offline due to constantly being in the eye of the public. Imagine being a 22yo and having your every move monitored by a journalist just waiting for you to make the slightest of slip ups so they can get their next pay check. You'd be an emotional wreck. Especially now that everyone has easy access to social media.Imagine telling your mate or a random to " F*** off !! " or " kill yourself " in a joking manner then having your words blasted around the country on newspapers and websites . How would you like it? Could you deal with it? The things you said with little meaning or conviction used to make you out into some kind of horrible human being.
BULLY or Victim
Dugan vs Gearbox82 and Mark_raider1.
all three cyber bullies
Gearbox82 and Mark_Raider1 were saying some pretty horrible and hurtful things to Dugan . In response fed up with the constant abuse ( which he had endured on twitter over the past month) he said some pretty horrible things back. It resulted in Dugan losing a contract he never had with Broncos and Mark_raider1 and gearbox82 losing their jo.... Wait a second they still have their jobs .How is that fair !!! All 3 of the guys were equally as bad as each other why should Dugan pay the price? I'm not calling for the other two to lose their jobs I'm just pointing out the unfairness.
Society these days !!
If Dugan had chosen suicide over sticking up for himself on Instagram he would of been made out to be the poor innocent victim who had been bullied into taking his own life. Instead he stood up for himself ( like everybody should ) and he was made out into being a horrible person. Kids are taught to stand up for them selves , look what happens when they do! What's wrong with society these days!!
On a lighter note although I disagree with Broncos pulling out of negotiations. I didn't want Dugan to sign for 2 million over three years , I agreed to that article I first read which involved Dugan taking a 50% pay cut.
More to come from me Stay Tuned !!
I'd like to hear all your guys opinions !
Please excuse poor gramma , structure and spelling I wrote this while I was at the peak of the pain ;)
I do not agree with Dugan's actions on Instagram last night I just think what he said is no different to what anyone else would of . It's just because he is in the limelight that it is brought to the attention of the public.
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