Snell seeking compensation?

[you_idiot]

http://www.realfooty.theage.com.au/articles/2002/07/02/1023864732816.html

Following his sudden retirement due to ankle injuries, it appears Jason Snell is going to seek to be compensated in insurance money for what happened on the playing field.

The article in The Age says that as Snell may seek up to $250,000 in damages, it would serve as a test case for other footballers whose careers have ended prematurely due to injury-- but the way I see it, he may have a good argument as it applies to his case.

He admitted that he can no longer run, and that certainly does him no good as a footballer, and justifies reasons for his retirement. But if anyone who saw him on the news yesterday, he definitely had trouble walking normally, and even looks bowlegged doing it.

If the six surgeries have been unable to fix his ankle or his leg, then he has a just reason to pursue a course of action through the courts, IMO.

Any other thoughts or opinions?

Cheers,
William

 

[Unwritten_Law]

Who exactly is he seeking the compensation money from?

The club or the AFL?

 

[you_idiot]

Originally posted by Unwritten_Law
Who exactly is he seeking the compensation money from?

The club or the AFL?

From the league, from two sources, according to the article, 4th paragraph in.

3rd & 4th 'graphs
Snell, who has not played since round three of last year and has since endured six operations to his left leg, will seek insurance benefits from two sources.

The first is the AFL's collective bargaining agreement, which specifies that a player may receive up to $250,000 in insurance payments for permanent disability. The second possibility is the AFL Players Association's superannuation, which has a provision for up to $200,000 for permanent disability.

I should have been clearer anout that in my premise argument, but I hope that nonetheless helps.

Cheers,
William

 

[SeinDude]

You've gotta feel for Jason Snell who's career has been ended by injury which could also hinder his quality of life. I'm sure Geelong Football Club will try to do all they can for Jason and find him something to do down at the club.

Go Cats!!
SeinDude

 

[jim boy]

I'd be curious to know what is going to happen with Jason and the list. I believe that Brian Cook has stated that Jason's contract will be honoured for next season. Considering the clubs policy of only meeting minimum player payment requirements, then they maybe tempted of leaving Jason on the list and using his salary as part of the player payments.

Any ideas on what might happen....anyone?