NRL General Discussion Thread

[Big Pete]

The Raiders have been fined 10k for the trainer grabbing the collar gently of a Panthers' player during the Crichton stpidity.

Fair enough decision but yep, that's right, Panthers have had no discipline whatsoever, Raiders fined 10k.

Crichton was charged with contrary conduct.

 

[Xzei]

Crichton was charged with contrary conduct.

1500 dollars or something right? Weak as piss

 

[Big Pete]

1500 dollars or something right? Weak as piss

$1350.

I'm not sure how it's graded.

Both Ogden and Asofa-Solomona faced the same charge but were fined $1150 and $1600 respectively

 

[Kimlo]

$1350.

I'm not sure how it's graded.

Both Ogden and Asofa-Solomona faced the same charge but were fined $1150 and $1600 respectively

It's graded the same as points but in dollars, so 25% early guilty plea, 50% loading for similar previous offences(and I think 25% loading for unrelated offences in last 7 years), etc. Which explains the slightly different amounts.

 

[Xzei]

$1350.

I'm not sure how it's graded.

Both Ogden and Asofa-Solomona faced the same charge but were fined $1150 and $1600 respectively

Not familiar with the other two charges but the panthers one is a joke,probably been said elsewhere but back in the day you did that you risk getting one put on your chin and/or a square up later on.

 

[Big Pete]

It's graded the same as points but in dollars, so 25% early guilty plea, 50% loading for similar previous offences(and I think 25% loading for unrelated offences in last 7 years), etc. Which explains the slightly different amounts.

That's my thought as well, but I was really surprised with the difference between Ogden and Crichton.

I guess Crichton must have caught a charge sometime in the last year.

 

[Kimlo]

That's my thought as well, but I was really surprised with the difference between Ogden and Crichton.

I guess Crichton must have caught a charge sometime in the last year.

It would be nice if the NRL kept judiciary records public like they do with contracts now.

 

[Foordy]

It would be nice if the NRL kept judiciary records public like they do with contracts now.

they'll never do that ... it would expose their inconsistencies, incompetence and bias

 

[Blindside Bronco]

Is NRL an acronym for Not Rugby League? because I'm sure they are currently killing if not, have already killed the sport that I have grown up loving. It not the fact the Broncos are not a top team anymore but every game I watch is "managed" to fit the narrative of the NRL. It's not even subtle but as my friend says "****.... if these ***** are not cheating thier eyes are painted on."

Apologies for the rambling...

 

[Morkel]

The darlings this year are the Panthers and Rabbitohs. Rabbitohs were allowed a couple of Titanesque sneaky "just go away quitely and forget your contract" deals, James Roberts' being one. I can't remember the other, unless I'm thinking about Sam Burgess and his "injury retirement", which not only coincided with his off-field dramas becoming public, but him actually wanting to play on elsewhere, with the claim "oh, I can still play, just not at NRL level..."

Anyways, watching Rusty, Thor, and their entourages carry on the other night, it makes perfect sense that Mr Rugba Leeg would want to pump as much air in to the tyres of the club that gets the NRL genuine Hollywood exposure.

And this is coming from someone that wants Bennett to do well.

 

[Midean]

The darlings this year are the Panthers and Rabbitohs. Rabbitohs were allowed a couple of Titanesque sneaky "just go away quitely and forget your contract" deals, James Roberts' being one. I can't remember the other, unless I'm thinking about Sam Burgess and his "injury retirement", which not only coincided with his off-field dramas becoming public, but him actually wanting to play on elsewhere, with the claim "oh, I can still play, just not at NRL level..."

Anyways, watching Rusty, Thor, and their entourages carry on the other night, it makes perfect sense that Mr Rugba Leeg would want to pump as much air in to the tyres of the club that gets the NRL genuine Hollywood exposure.

And this is coming from someone that wants Bennett to do well.

Yep, and Titans are their golden ticket north of the border.
Its disgusting on a propaganda, brainwashing level.

 

[Foordy]

Panthers have mocked the arrogance claims in an instagram video

 

[Jedhead]

I'd give up my first born to see our boys simply shake hands after scoring a try that puts tonight's game well and truly out of Panther's reach. I'd just love it.

 

[Alec]

Panthers have mocked the arrogance claims in an instagram video

I don't mind this at all. Build an us vs them mentality, have the players enjoy what they are doing even if everyone else hates them. There are different ways to go about it, Melbourne had theirs and now the Penrith zoomers have their own.

 

[Kimlo]

Surprise, surprise, Roosters hooker Ben Marschke was successful in getting his crusher charge removed.

Roosters named him at 9, expecting to beat the charge.

 

[Wolfie]

Panthers have mocked the arrogance claims in an instagram video

I think its disgusting. Its got to the stage where i even want the Storm to flog them.

 

[Galah]

I think its disgusting. Its got to the stage where i even want the Storm to flog them.

I’m actually so glad they’ve taken it to the next level, they’re only putting a bigger target on themselves and I sincerely hope that when a team beats them they all go around and individually handshakes and nod to each one of their team mates.

 

[Foordy]

The Bulldogs have been fined 20k for failing to immediately remove Lachlan Lewis from the field after a head knock in their 4 loss to the Rabbitohs