The matter was headed to a grievance tribunal before yesterday's decision to let him go."
If true that's great news. Hearfield had obviously decided to move on and clearly there were problems between him and the coach - in those circumstances it's never in anyones interest to try and handcuff him to the club. He may not be a starter (initially) but he is a great aquisition for the club. I like what it says about how the Phoenix are viewed by players - talented young players want to come and play for us in front of the best supporters in the A-league.
And so they should !!