Topine’s dad sent early legal threat to Bulldogs

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A text message from Marcus Topine to a Bulldogs staffer in July last year set the tone for the $4 million claim against the club.

eventually ending his time at the Bulldogs, his father, Marcus, sent a text to the club promising the biggest lawsuit the game has seen.

He did not complain about the wrestling, but he did question whether he was late for training. He did not understand the reason for the punishment, but did not complain about it. Multiple sources at the Bulldogs, speaking privately and on the condition of anonymity, have confirmed this. This will form part of the Bulldogs’ defence if the case gets to court.The Bulldogs are adamant they take the mental health of their players seriously.

showed his years of experience with a quip about his old club, Cronulla. Fresh off a hiding at the hands of the Roosters on Anzac Day, he mentioned to reporters that he won a comp at the club he is playing next Sunday, and they have not won one since.

Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)

 

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