Newcastle Knights winger Nathan Rossย has been dropped to reserve grade this weekend after making comments to the media that he is not happy with his current contract.
Ross is reportedly on $150,000 per year, a figure which is less than some reserve graders. Speaking candidly to the Newcastle Herald yesterday, Rossย confirmed he was looking to upgrade his current deal with the Knights.
"Iโm not asking for a million dollars like all these other guys,โ Ross said. "Iโm not even asking for half of that.ย I donโt operate like that. I just want what is fair, and to set my family up."
But it looks like it's had the opposite effect with Knights coach Nathan Brown admitting he is disappointed with the way Ross has handled the situation so far.
Brown was coy when askedย whether Ross will play this week but it's believed Ross has already been told by club officials that he will be playing NSW Cup this week.
โAt the moment, (Nathan) Rossy is out there training with the rest of the squad, weโll make a decision later in the week,โ Brown explained.
โWith the squad training as we always do, blokes play in all different positions in both teams.
โI would suggest Rossy didnโt handle it in the correct manner but weโll move forward and weโll get over it.โ
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