The Warriors have agreed to fly their former participant Ronald Volkman to New Zealand and pay for the surgical procedure on his injured shoulder in an act of fine grace.
For Volkman, it’s welcome news after what has been a brutal few weeks, with the younger halfback left with out a membership for 2024 and his profession in limbo.
Volkman left the Warriors on the finish of final season to signal a 12-month deal for 2024 with the Dragons, nevertheless, that contract from the Red V was torn up after the playmaker’s shoulder damage got here to gentle.
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The Dragons had introduced the deal and Volkman was coaching with the squad till a routine medical examination confirmed the 21-year-old wanted season-ending shoulder surgical procedure.
It is reported that Volkman suffered a contact damage in December throughout his time with the Warriors and that scans from the Dragons confirmed displaced screws from a earlier operation.
Volkman went for a 3rd opinion from an unbiased physician who confirmed the news he wanted the surgical procedure, which might value as much as $50,000.
As Volkman had been launched from his Warriors contract and his Dragons deal was by no means registered with the NRL, the playmaker is with out the required medical health insurance and neither group is on the hook to pay these medical payments.
However, as reported by The Daily Telegraph, the Warriors will come to the rescue.
Rugby League Players Association chief govt Clint Newton spoke on the scenario on radio on Tuesday, earlier than the news of the Warriors’ act of fine grace turned public.
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Newton mentioned Volkman’s case has been “completely jumbled up and botched”.
“It’s a unique situation and it’s a pretty disappointing one as well,” Newton mentioned on SEN 1170 Breakfast.
“This is why we held the line during the CBA (negotiations) to strengthen the terms and conditions for our members.
“When you go to work, you want to make sure you are properly protected and that those responsible for looking after you comply with their obligations.
“If they don’t, they’ll be held accountable and players aren’t always given the respect they deserve.
“The process of one player departing a club to join another should be pretty straightforward.
“No player should be left in the situation that they have to foot their own medical bills due to the fact they have sustained an injury performing their obligations to the club.
“No player should be in a position where a termination occurs and several days go past before a player has a contract registered with the NRL.”
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