Sunday, April 11, 2004
Lyon 2004 season cost $100,000
The Sun Herald today reported that Jamie Lyon's aborted 2004 season cost the Eels $100,000. It said Parramatta players are payed in monthly installments and that Lyon received five payments dating back to November that totalled $104,166.
The article probably represented the first real printed piece that was critical of Lyon's walkout, stating that while Parra paid Lyon for his pre-season work, it won't see any benefit from it and has been left with a gaping hole in its roster.
"Lyon put the preparation, but the club has missed out on the player displaying the fruit of that labour on the field and they cannot replace him in a hurry because there is obviously no one remotely that good available."
The article confirmed Lyon is looking for a release so as he can play for the Wee Waa Panthers.
The article probably represented the first real printed piece that was critical of Lyon's walkout, stating that while Parra paid Lyon for his pre-season work, it won't see any benefit from it and has been left with a gaping hole in its roster.
"Lyon put the preparation, but the club has missed out on the player displaying the fruit of that labour on the field and they cannot replace him in a hurry because there is obviously no one remotely that good available."
The article confirmed Lyon is looking for a release so as he can play for the Wee Waa Panthers.
