- Aug 25, 2018
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I thought it was common knowledge.Do you know this from Google, or...should I not ask?
They can certainly volunteer to be tested if they want to prove they're innocent.
NRL Players and family members in hot water
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theshed
Just a Game
- Aug 28, 2010
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“it was just a prank! I would never really drink Smirnoff”
Big Del
State of Origin Rep
- Apr 22, 2017
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24 -48 hours . Wendell would play Friday night , then hit the town and pass a piss test on Mondays .
Union wanted him gone from his big dollar contract so sent drug testers around Saturday morning .
- Apr 26, 2008
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Valentine Holmes has declared he is innocent and it was all a joke gone wrong, telling the Cowboys he did not dabble in drugs following an NRL integrity unit investigation into North Queensland’s white-powder saga.
He reiterated his stance that the image, which also showed him holding a drink, was simply a puerile prank gone wrong.
He reiterated his stance that the image, which also showed him holding a drink, was simply a puerile prank gone wrong.
Wolfie
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He could easily back it up by getting tested.
- Mar 14, 2008
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in a couple of days. yknow, wait for it to blow over...
Wolfie
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They only have to go a hair folical test. Stays in there for a while
- Mar 4, 2008
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Needs to turn up late for training and land the shaved head punishment.
Testing positive or not won't change the punishment. It's out of competition so the Cowboys could give him a month suspension which is what Asada would give him too. Naden got a month for out of competition testing.
Munster only missed one game and a month of rehab and it's probably similar to Val- unknown substance, no failed test.
Munster only missed one game and a month of rehab and it's probably similar to Val- unknown substance, no failed test.
- Mar 4, 2008
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Didn't Naden test positive on the after match GF drug testing.
ASADA classed as out of comp and not performance enhancing and it's only worth a month.
Rehab will also reduce the ban.
mrslong
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sure buddy
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Sounds stupid to me.
Test before kickoff in GF = in comp.
Test 30 mins after full time whistle = not in comp.
LittleDavey
NRL Captain
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Curious there's no mention anywhere here of the "illegal" aspect. Surely if ASADA and the NRL aren't interested, the police would be?
For the record, I'm no pearl-clutcher, I'm sure its use is widespread within the game, especially since it's probably nigh on impossible for players to go out and enjoy a beer with mates at the pub these days. I just find it curious.
For the record, I'm no pearl-clutcher, I'm sure its use is widespread within the game, especially since it's probably nigh on impossible for players to go out and enjoy a beer with mates at the pub these days. I just find it curious.
- Mar 4, 2008
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The NRL has issued Val Holmes with a breach notice, accusing him of “publicly associating the game with illegal drugs”.
Val Holmes has reportedly not been considered for the PM XIII team due to the investigation.
NRL statement
“The National Rugby League (NRL) today issued North Queensland Cowboys player Valentine Holmes with a Breach Notice alleging a breach of the NRL Code of Conduct following an NRL Integrity Unit investigation into a social media post published on Sunday 10 September 2023,” the NRL statement reads.
He has been given five business days to respond.
Val Holmes has reportedly not been considered for the PM XIII team due to the investigation.
NRL statement
“The National Rugby League (NRL) today issued North Queensland Cowboys player Valentine Holmes with a Breach Notice alleging a breach of the NRL Code of Conduct following an NRL Integrity Unit investigation into a social media post published on Sunday 10 September 2023,” the NRL statement reads.
He has been given five business days to respond.
JayPee
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Fine and a week like Munster got
