A number of the guys went for life changing differences in income. Corr, Tomlinson the most obvious, they really didnt have a choice. Pre-injury it was working great for Tomlinson, finally had a defined spot, was making good cash in the team on top.
Guys like Cameron, Shiel and Treloar commanded a huge wage wherever they went would be weighing it all up for different reasons.
I often wonder how Marchbank and Setterfeld feel. they were highly touted and haven't really fired a shot. Wonder if they regret their decisions.
I remember someone saying that of all the players that left Marchbank was the one that hurt most. Surprised me to hear that.
Tomlinson was the only one I can remember that didn't have a contract on the table when he left.
all the ones heater named had offers on the table from us and left for more money. There's a few who rejected the bigger dollars to stay. Treloar, Shiel et al, could have done the same.
no sympathy