The Nix Players off the field behaviour

The Nix Players off the field behaviour

Just a quick mention regarding the nix off the field behaviour. This may have been mentioned before, but it is always good to reinforce the positives.

Good points and a reflection of the team culture. One of the things that is truly noticeable on the field is that these players are playing for one another and get on tremendously well. In the past there have been players that stood out for the opposite reasons and they didn't last.
Ricki etc have recruited well, but it seems personality and ability to fit in under the Phoenix guidelines is as important as footballing ability.

Totally agree. I went to the training session when they were in Palmy North and afterwards the whole squad and Ricki stayed around for photo's and autographs. They were all so approachable and nothing was any trouble. Standout players for me were Tim Brown and Daniel. Genuinely seemed interested in talking to the fans and went out of their way.

The same goes for the big boss. I sent Terry an email on monday just saying how much he's done for Wgtn and how much I'm loving the Phoenix and he sent me a brief note back thanking me for my support even tho must have been swamped with congratulations that day. thats class 

Everyone talks about how good the guys are off the field.

great attitude - yet another reason to be proud of the team!!

I've often wondered if these guys are just so awesome because they realise how big rugby is in NZ and want football to be successful.

I've then also wondered what would happen if football becomes massive in NZ - would the players become like many of the spoilt All Blacks?

Regardless, I too love their approachability and friendliness. It was wonderful meeting the guys today and they were very obliging with photos/autographs and receiving a brief message of support.

Ricki even said he remembered me when I reminded him my son and I had bumped into him on the waterfront last November.

Pasty also claimed to remember when I reminded him about last November and signing autographs for me and my son.

Really good guys and I wish my son could have been there today. There is always next time.

I've bumped into the players on a few occasions and also had the good fortune of sharing a flight with them once. Whitby boy2010-03-10 20:45:55

Just read the DomPost sports lift-out article on Tim Brown doing his bit to develop football at Well Coll and visiting his ex-primary school. Junior822010-03-12 12:30:24

We aren't the only ones that think the 'Nix are great on and off the field.

The manager at QANTAS yesterday told me as we were waiting for the players:

"The players are really approachable and open to photos and autographs and things so if you are interested...."

Of course I'd already found that out the previous day but it just shows that their behaviour isn't going unnoticed by the general public either.

Just don't approach two of them from - ahem - behind   

NRL players seem to have a lot more fun off the field though.

Tony Pignata is also very approachable. In Tianjin pre-season he made a point of coming over and saying hello to our small band of China based Phoenix fans, closely followed by Ricki Herbert, Leo Bertos and Ben Sigmund.

That's bloody awesome 

Apparently the "Phoenix family" are awesome.

I heard 2nd hand (wasn't invited) that at the Awards night Ifill said that if a TXT goes out from a player asking for a hand with something then within an hour a whole bunch of people will have turned up to help

yeah even when they're trollyed off their face at 4am in the morning in Maya they were bloody good value! Durante can bust some pretty mean dance moves. Did see one of them up to something a bit dodgy but I'm not going to go naming names because could have pretty bad personal implications for the person involved. Might have to hold out for some $$$ from the media :P hahaha

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1ZFn2WDV7wAllWhitebelievr2010-03-13 01:28:54

Clearly the players are pretty fantastic even under extreme provocation ... check out the unbelievable story on D7 of today's paper about Paul Ifill's first day in Wellington. Thank god the old *#@ didn't put him off staying ...

Are those said photos online Cronus?

Sorry Ahmad! Yes, I have some other photos that could go up but been having problems with the forum upload button when I try to post images .. in fact it has disappeared altogether from my page .. perhaps someone is trying to tell me something??!!!

heheh..
Off field behaviour.

Who remembers the Tim Brown situation last year?

Thats a disgrace.. Good thing he stayed here.
Must have been a crack whore.

+1 to that, bumped into the lads at Ponderosa after the last match, Daniel and Dura actually came over to me to say hi rather than vice versa! The Newcastle lads seemed a little sombre though...

I miss Richard Johnson

I would like to extend on this...

Paul Ifill posts a Facebook message saying:

"anybody need tickets for the game today please message me b4 4pm as i have some spare"

I private message him as I needed a few for some friends then he replies an hour later saying:

"yes mate il leave 2 in your name at the sfs mate"

This is on match day before the biggest game in the "Nix's history and still can do this for a fan.

Absolute class.

^^ What a fantastic gesture!!

WTH? Why didn't he offer me those tickets at the airport FFS

It has been said - FAMILY - It is a culture at the club that is encouraged at all levels and the response has been brilliant. Everyone to do with the Phoenix, team, admin, fans, all have been a good example. It's as if we are all working together for the common cause of making this club work and be as successful as it can.

Tony Lochead once grinded on my 18 year old mate in a club and woulnt go away - but apart from that .. 

I wish he had stuck to Payne like that for Sydney's first goal.

that made me lol.

Haha