Rebels president says he had no clue club was toast
Former Melbourne Rebels president Paul Docherty testified in court regarding the club's financial struggles and its relationship with Rugby Australia. He stated that he had warned Rugby Australia against centralizing the club before its debts were resolved. The Rebels are suing Rugby Australia, claiming unfair treatment after losing their license shortly after the governing body bailed out other clubs.
- ▪Paul Docherty testified that he did not expect Rugby Australia to take over the Rebels until their debts were reduced.
- ▪He warned Rugby Australia against centralizing the club under its 2023 revamp before fixing its balance sheet.
- ▪The Rebels believe their survival depended on funding from the Victorian government.
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