The Parramatta Eels have recently been in the news due to the suspension of Ryan Matterson, one of their star players. The suspension was handed down after Matterson was found to have breached the NRL’s code of conduct. Eels head coach Brad Arthur has now commented on the situation, and his comments have been met with both criticism and praise.
Arthur stated that he was disappointed in Matterson’s actions and that he had let the team down. He also said that the team would not tolerate any further breaches of the NRL’s code of conduct. He went on to say that he had spoken to Matterson about his behaviour and that he had made it clear that any further breaches would not be tolerated.
Arthur also said that he had spoken to the other players in the team about the incident and that they had all agreed that Matterson’s actions were unacceptable. He said that the team had a responsibility to uphold the standards set by the NRL and that they would not be compromising on this.
The comments from Arthur have been met with both criticism and praise. Some have praised him for taking a strong stance on the issue and for setting a good example for the team. Others have criticised him for not taking a stronger stance on the issue and for not punishing Matterson more severely.
Regardless of the criticism or praise, it is clear that Arthur is taking the situation seriously and is determined to ensure that the team upholds the standards set by the NRL. This is an important step in ensuring that the team is successful in the future and that they can continue to compete at a high level.
