We are aware of serious allegations related to a few CFLPA members that have resulted in police charges, investigations or court processes. Our role as the union is to protect the due process rights of all CFLPA members. In that capacity, we are investigating CFL actions against players who have been identified in these cases. Our concern is that the CFL office has subjectively […]
By Perry Lefko The job of a field-goal kicker is perhaps the toughest in the Canadian Football League, and perhaps even the most misunderstood. It means working out in isolation while the rest of the team is working on the plays that will be executed during a game. If a play fails, there will be […]
By Perry Lefko International receiver Eric Rogers is back playing in the Canadian Football League and he couldn’t be happier. In fact, he is hoping to finish off his career in the CFL, specifically with the Calgary Stampeders. Rogers starred for the Stamps in 2015, leading the CFL with 1,448 yards, placed fourth with 87 […]
Following a championship-gilded 2017 season in the CFL, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ new kicker/punter – Lirim Harjullahu took it upon himself to reach out to the CFLPA Career Academy and see if we had a corporate partner seeking a hard-worker looking for some experience. Morneau Shepell stepped up and provided Lirim with yet another accolade to […]
By Perry Lefko If the Canadian Football League needed a bit of a feel-good story after the various injuries that have sidelined quarterbacks this season, B.C. Lions’ Travis Lulay – a pivot who has known the heartache and frustration of injuries – provided it. Lulay’s return to action last week, 10 months after he injured […]
Anyone with an interest in the Canadian Football League had to feel sympathetic and concerned for Toronto Argos quarterback Ricky Ray as emergency medical personnel strapped him to a stretcher following the devastating collision in which he was involved last week in a game against the Calgary Stampeders. It is sad and unfortunate any time […]
By Perry Lefko If week one of the 2018 Canadian Football League season is a harbinger of what is to come on the long road to the Grey Cup it could be truly interesting leading up to the championship game in November. The opening-game of the season between the visiting Edmonton Eskimos and hometown Winnipeg […]
Part two of my prediction for 2018 breakout stars. As with the West Division, I’ve included comments from some of my Twitter followers. If you want to be featured in future articles, please follow me on Twitter (@plefko)! East Division Hamilton Players to watch: Jalen Saunders (SB/WR), and Ryker Matthews (OL). Saunders, a […]