Isaac
Years ago
Joey Wright goes after Eddy Groves in court
One-time Brisbane Bullets coach Joey Wright has started legal proceedings against then boss Eddy Groves over unpaid money:
Mr Wright claims he is owed $US192,400 ($A292,000) in lost earnings, as well as $171,500 in perks and bonuses to be paid in Australian dollars.
The championship-winning Texan, now in a property business in the United States, claims he was to be paid $US100,000 for the first year, increasing by 10 per cent each year.Full story here
He claims the deal also involved game bonuses, including $500 for each game won during the season and final series, $2000 for the Bullets making the play-off, $5000 for each round advanced by the team and $10,000 if the Bullets won the championship.
Mr Wright says he was promised a $250 monthly fuel allowance for nine months each year; a mobile phone with unlimited usage; a fully maintained vehicle for work and private use; $18,000-a-year rental allowance; three return flights to the value of $9500; $10,000-a-year travel allowance; and $5000-a-year family medical insurance.
You just know that Bullets players at the time would've been getting similar perks as well!
