Dobson had a clause in his contract giving him the option to return to the NRL. He merely took up that option. The club tried to offload Lovegrove as he was not part of our plans and in employment terms would be seen to instigate his departure. Going all the way back to Gavin Miller is surely a bit much in the context of today's players. You and I are fans and see the club in a different way to the players to whom it is a job. A rugby career is short and a player has to do what is best for himself and his family. I do not know what occupation you follow but I am sure you do not approach it in an altruistic way and would not hesitate to change if it were in your interest. If a player's circumstances change and he can renegotiate his contract only a fool would not do so. Try looking at the situation from a player's point of view and not with the red and white bias of a fan. What is happening at our club happens at all sports clubs not just in rugby league.

That's a real shame and an undignified way to treat such a loyal servant. Lets be honest here, Rhys was no worldbeater, but he's a good honest pro who always gave everything when he played. That's all fans ask for.

Rovers have let themselves (and more importantly the fans) down on this one.

It's the location of the gig that was important for him.

Fair point Stan but he didn't have to go all the way to London just to escape goundril did he ?

Nobody can question the commitment and loyalty that Rhys has shown to the club. At times he has been treated unfairly by the club. Was told last season he wasn't wanted, but he carried on determined to fight for a place and stay at Rovers. You cannot blame him for deciding to leave for the good of his family! His partner has family and friends in London and by him going there it's a win win for both of them. No doubt Rhys will get a starting place in the Broncos team and a new challenge playing for a team determined to return into Super League. He will be missed both on and off the field, I'm gutted he's going, but I actually can see that it is for the best of the family and I wish them all the best in their next chapter.