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Canberra Raiders sack fullback Josh Dugan
UPDATE: THE Canberra Raiders today sacked troublesome fullback Josh Dugan.
It is understood Dugan will work out some form of a release from the final two years of his Raiders contract.
The decision was taken by the board this morning and they will make it official at a press conference at 1.45pm AEDT today.
Last night, Brisbane and Penrith emerged as clubs interested in Dugan, a former NSW Origin fullback.
There were also suggestions he may opt for a stint in French rugby union.
The drama comes after Dugan and teammate Blake Ferguson were photographed drinking on the roof of a Canberra home on Tuesday. Police were called over the antics of Dugan, who was supposed to be in rehab.
Raiders players were angry yesterday at the pair's off-field behaviour. Most claimed to be "fed up".
Ferguson is expected to be retained by the club today but will be given a final warning.
Canberra coach David Furner was unavailable for comment last night.
Some Raiders players had told management they would baulk at re-signing if Dugan remained.
One Raiders source said: "Furnsey has backed Dugan time and again, even to the point where other players expressed surprise.
"This is the thanks he gets. The coach has spent another full day discussing and acting on Dugan and Ferguson.
Josh Dugan in action for the Raiders on the weekend and (inset) a picture he posted of himself on Instagram.
"He should be spending that time preparing his team for the match against Gold Coast (this Sunday).
"If Dugan goes, there won't be too many tears."
Talented and elusive, Dugan was once touted as being a long-term Canberra and NSW fullback.
Injuries and ill-discipline, though, have hampered and stalled his career.
The Panthers have money and have been touted as a possible suitor for Dugan. The Broncos may also join in any negotiations.
Both clubs would need to impose a strict disciplinary code on Dugan, whose personal problems have mostly involved alcohol.
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UPDATE: THE Canberra Raiders today sacked troublesome fullback Josh Dugan.
It is understood Dugan will work out some form of a release from the final two years of his Raiders contract.
The decision was taken by the board this morning and they will make it official at a press conference at 1.45pm AEDT today.
Last night, Brisbane and Penrith emerged as clubs interested in Dugan, a former NSW Origin fullback.
There were also suggestions he may opt for a stint in French rugby union.
The drama comes after Dugan and teammate Blake Ferguson were photographed drinking on the roof of a Canberra home on Tuesday. Police were called over the antics of Dugan, who was supposed to be in rehab.
Raiders players were angry yesterday at the pair's off-field behaviour. Most claimed to be "fed up".
Ferguson is expected to be retained by the club today but will be given a final warning.
Canberra coach David Furner was unavailable for comment last night.
Some Raiders players had told management they would baulk at re-signing if Dugan remained.
One Raiders source said: "Furnsey has backed Dugan time and again, even to the point where other players expressed surprise.
"This is the thanks he gets. The coach has spent another full day discussing and acting on Dugan and Ferguson.
Josh Dugan in action for the Raiders on the weekend and (inset) a picture he posted of himself on Instagram.
"He should be spending that time preparing his team for the match against Gold Coast (this Sunday).
"If Dugan goes, there won't be too many tears."
Talented and elusive, Dugan was once touted as being a long-term Canberra and NSW fullback.
Injuries and ill-discipline, though, have hampered and stalled his career.
The Panthers have money and have been touted as a possible suitor for Dugan. The Broncos may also join in any negotiations.
Both clubs would need to impose a strict disciplinary code on Dugan, whose personal problems have mostly involved alcohol.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 6596729134