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Sam Nelson
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Team Wellington
21 Feb 2027
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Events
48
Clashed with
Dane Tuiloma
over training standards
Minor
14d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Left out as
Clayton De Vries
was preferred
Moderate
21d ago
Chosen instead
Clayton De Vries
was preferred — the manager's youth-development plan.
Cause
A younger player was given the chance in this fixture.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
28d ago
Cause
He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
28d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Criticised by manager after poor performance
Moderate
28d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Clashed with
Dane Tuiloma
over training standards
Minor
35d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
35d ago
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
35d ago
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
42d ago
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
42d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Left out as
Clayton De Vries
was preferred
Serious
49d ago
Chosen instead
Clayton De Vries
was preferred — sharper match readiness.
Cause
A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Hurt by being benched for a big match
Major
49d ago
Cause
The manager left him out of the starting XI. in the title decider
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Clashed with
Dane Tuiloma
over training standards
Minor
56d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Left out as
Clayton De Vries
was preferred
Serious
56d ago
Chosen instead
Clayton De Vries
was preferred — sharper match readiness.
Cause
A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Manager trust is eroding
Moderate
63d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Left out as
Clayton De Vries
was preferred
Serious
70d ago
Chosen instead
Clayton De Vries
was preferred — the manager's youth-development plan.
Cause
A younger player was given the chance in this fixture.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Minor
77d ago
Cause
He is unhappy about his playing time. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense. He has already raised this with the manager recently.
Outlook
Contract request risk increased.
Clashed with
Dane Tuiloma
over training standards
Minor
77d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
77d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
77d ago
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
Left out as
Clayton De Vries
was preferred
Serious
77d ago
Chosen instead
Clayton De Vries
was preferred — the manager's youth-development plan.
Cause
A younger player was given the chance in this fixture.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
77d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Promised more playing time by the manager
Major
77d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on playing time.
Left out as
Clayton De Vries
was preferred
Moderate
84d ago
Chosen instead
Clayton De Vries
was preferred — the manager's youth-development plan.
Cause
A younger player was given the chance in this fixture.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Left out as
Clayton De Vries
was preferred
Moderate
91d ago
Chosen instead
Clayton De Vries
was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
Cause
Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
91d ago
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
91d ago
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Clashed with
Dane Tuiloma
over training standards
Minor
98d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Criticised over his pressing work
Moderate
98d ago
Cause
The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
Outlook
Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
98d ago
Cause
The moment called for a quiet show of support.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
105d ago
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
105d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Clashed with
Dane Tuiloma
over training standards
Minor
119d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Led the defence in a tight match
Minor
119d ago
Cause
He held the back line together when the game was hanging in the balance.
Criticised over his pressing work
Moderate
119d ago
Cause
The criticism focused on missed pressing triggers and slow recovery runs. His match rating of 6.3 weighed heavily in the talk.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
119d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Reassured by a calm full-time message
Minor
119d ago
Cause
The team had won, and the manager wanted to reinforce the standards. A repeated team-talk tone had less impact than usual.
Outlook
Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.
Dropped to the bench as
Clayton De Vries
was preferred
Moderate
126d ago
Chosen instead
Clayton De Vries
was preferred — the manager's youth-development plan.
Cause
A younger player was given the chance in this fixture.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Clashed with
Dane Tuiloma
over training standards
Minor
140d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
140d ago
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
Clashed with
Dane Tuiloma
over training standards
Minor
161d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Weighing up retirement
Minor
168d ago
Cause
He is deep into the late stage of his career.
Clashed with
Dane Tuiloma
over training standards
Minor
182d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.
Asked the manager for a private conversation
Moderate
196d ago
Cause
He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
Outlook
Manager intervention may be required if it persists.
Signed a new contract
Moderate
196d ago
Cause
He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Major
196d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Praised privately for his recent performance
Major
196d ago
Cause
The discussion focused on his recent performance level.
Clashed with
Dane Tuiloma
over training standards
Minor
203d ago
Cause
The disagreement started because they judged training effort very differently. It played out on the training ground in front of the rest of the squad.
Outlook
Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.