I've said for a long time the guy has game but he's got no cred.... nice to see further proof of it on and off the court.

Unless this agreement was in writing then Wortho has done nothing wrong, all he has done is given his gmae every chance of improving.

Im definatelty someone who believes you should be able to trust someone on their word and that someones word is all that it should take, but in the NBL is a proffessional environment and therefore, its poor management by Cairns if they did not get the agreement in writing.

Wortho is the kind of guy though, who if someone else went back on their word and he was on the receiving end, he'd have a lot to say about it.

Anonymously?
I have a screen name buddy- sure you're not referring to yourself!?

Woody, I don't think the Cairns management walk around with a blank contract, waiting for superstars to come up and speak to them. If he has said he will sign on, that is the first step for Cairns to get their paperwork in order. If between then and now, Wortho changed his mind, it's a shit thing to do and there isn't much else Cairns could have done to hurry up the actual contract signing.

"Wortho" strikes again. The guy has no redeemable qualities whatsoever.

Well cattalini gave the wildcats his word that he wpould return toperth onlyto re-sign with the 6ers a while back.

Ok Haha - now I have a screen name - doesnt make much difference though does it.

I stand by my comment that your one of the first to have a go at someone - in this case Worthington - when it suits you and whatever angle your trying to push at the time

Anon the only one here that seems to be taking the facts personally, is you.
I can't help it if you lack credibility in your drivel.
Many of us here disagree with eachother but we don't feel the need to make stupid comments about keeping a running tab of your interpretation of what someone is saying.
Perhaps if you knew some people you'd find much of this common sense.

What difference does it make what HAHA may or may not have said in the past? His opinion of what Wortho has done is spot on.

Only Cairns and Worthington really know whether he re-negged on an agreement and if he did he should be ripped. He tears the league's office apart on a well-known radio station. He is as much to blame as any for signing ridiculous contracts knowing full well the clubs cannot afford it. His credibility is almost zilch

In a previous post I mentioned that Wortho was pretty much going to Cairns after he and his expecting partner (who is from there) were making arrangements to move there for a season.
The fact that he has renegged at the last minute and only done so after he got a better offer financially has nothing to do with my well-known opinion of the guy- the facts speak for themselves.
I look forward to the day that he acts with more integrity so that people like anon don't have to cry in their beers about it!

The only way he would have been committed to Cairns is if he had signed a contract. Until then he would have been free to do what he wanted regardless of what sort of verbal commitment he made. You can't blame the guy for making a different decision based on a better offer. The only thing I would have suggested to him is to not lead a team on by saying he was going to sign with them but instead stay non committed until you actually sign a contract. He may lack morality but he made a business decision. As far as Johnson's comment "He is as much to blame as any for signing ridiculous contracts knowing full well the clubs cannot afford it." Well the responsibility here lies with the club in making the offer. Whether its true or not, he can say that he has no idea what the club is offering other players and therefore not certain that they will breach the salary cap by making him a ridiculous offer.

Wortho's a tool, too bad he 's got mad game. oh well he's just another player I love to hate.

Happens every day in the business world - until a player has actually signed the dotted line, then they are entitled to change their mind.

It is almost poor form from Cairns, and shows the learning curve ahead for Aaron Fearne. No point in coming out in the media crying about the situation. It only makes the franchise look amateurish, and might make other FA's think twice before even hinting they are interested in playing for the Taipans.

If you were unemployed, went to a job interview, declared interest in accepting the job 3000kms away, only to receive an offer from a company in the city you are currently living, and then took that second offer - would you expect your crdibility to be attacked?

And its not as if Wortho sneaked out of a contract with Cairns, eg to play OS, but then change his mind and sign with Melbourne. That is poor form, but nothing like what has happended here.

Surely though, will all the drama all sides have had with players whinging about their fear of being out of jobs, the reform process, clubs going under and pulling out, you'd think that when a club does offer you a contract you're telling them you're happy with the conditions of and give them a verbal agreement, that you'd not return to your old ways in the blink of an eye- come on.
This isn't just any old season- this is the toughest and most competitive off-court season quite possibly in the history of the League- surely he should show some gratitude and not have such a short selective memory when only 3 weeks ago or so he wanted the world's sympathy?

Actually to answer your question, he didn't say he'd think about it- I don't think Cairns or anybody here would be unimpressed if that were the case- there'd be nothing to defend obviously.
Wortho gave a verbal agreement that he was in.
My personal opinion of him is not up for debate here- I've stuck with the facts of what went on but it seems to be something that others want to tie in with this conversation. (?)

Big difference between a verbal agreement to a contract and liking an offer but keeping options open. I doubt Cairns would've gone public had they not been very confident that they had everything but the signature.

Anon, you're guessing as to what might've been said. I am too, but I just don't think that Cairns would be kicking up a fuss if the situation was more like you've described.

Why go public? Pre-empt fan criticism of lack of recruitment effort compared to other teams. Partly because they were banking on Worthington!

Err, they're the ones buying season tickets. I'm not saying let them dictate the roster, just that making progress with recruiting is pretty important if you're trying to sign people up to $x00 packages.

Do you really think Fearne went to the media? I am sure he was asked to confirm what everyone already knew - Wortho is a grub. I am glad he was honest.