It was an unpopular decision to release them.

The decision to change leaders over a failed system is no substantial change.

I'm skinny now; it's like I'm wearing a girdle, ... In the end it was my decision, but this could be it. It could be one of those things where if I wait a day and I don't give everything I've got the next couple of games, we may not have another chance. I'm not going to risk that. If it [the back] gets bad, that's cool, I've got some time off at the end of the season.

Once I made the decision to play, and it was my decision, I was going to do it. You go out there and give it your best shot. I've had better days (physically), but I'm OK.

We understand Robert's decision and wish him all the best in his future endeavors. He is about to complete a Masters Degree in Sports Management studies he has conducted outside football. It was always going to lead to a change in career direction at some stage,

It's not a final decision. Those hurdles are pretty high. And the antitrust hurdle would be a major one.