News Sam Burgess court cases, breach notices

[Tiger5150]

Sounds like a standard Saturday arvo for a keeper arguing with the opposition batsman who didn't walk after a healthy edge.

I may have played against you Mave...

 

[undertaker]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/sport...h/news-story/2035546ba7885d169c97f4e496025844

 

[Babyface O'reilly]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/sport...h/news-story/2035546ba7885d169c97f4e496025844

He’s into tongue worshiping now?

 

[Tiger5150]

He’s into tongue worshiping now?

The media cleansing cycle has commenced....

 

[Perth Red]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/sport...h/news-story/2035546ba7885d169c97f4e496025844

Drugs will do that to your brain.

 

[The_Frog]

Drugs will do that to your brain.

Drugs will do things to people, but making them attend church isn't usually one of them.

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

So this conviction was overturned a few days ago yet received a minuscule amount of coverage as opposed to the lead up from the original speculation, charges, and conviction.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-19/sam-burgess-intimidation-conviction-overturned/100018102

 

[Timmah]

So this conviction was overturned a few days ago yet received a minuscule amount of coverage as opposed to the lead up from the original speculation, charges, and conviction.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-19/sam-burgess-intimidation-conviction-overturned/100018102

Cases like this being overturned on appeal aren't particularly newsworthy because usually it's a sitting judge (or panel of judges) making the decision based on the conduct of the initial court proceedings, rather than the case itself. With a case that is largely hearsay like this, an outcome on appeal in favour of Burgess always seemed likely.

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

Cases like this being overturned on appeal aren't particularly newsworthy because usually it's a sitting judge (or panel of judges) making the decision based on the conduct of the initial court proceedings, rather than the case itself. With a case that is largely hearsay like this, an outcome on appeal in favour of Burgess always seemed likely.

I think it's more a case that the downfall of a "big name" (whatever arena they exist in) is seen as far more lucrative pursuit by journalists than the vindication of one.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

So this conviction was overturned a few days ago yet received a minuscule amount of coverage as opposed to the lead up from the original speculation, charges, and conviction.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-19/sam-burgess-intimidation-conviction-overturned/100018102

It made the bbc:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-australia-56452908

 

[Bring back John Fifita]

It made the bbc:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/world-australia-56452908

Great to see.

The BBC is the only news app I have on my phone. I remember they days where we'd ridicule the English press for their sensationalist journalism..... funny how things have flipped on their head and we are now where England were at 20-30 years ago.

 

[Perth Red]

Drugs will do things to people, but making them attend church isn't usually one of them.

delusional thinking, imaginary friends, voices in your head.... sounds exactly like religion and drug use fit well together.

 

[The_Frog]

delusional thinking, imaginary friends, voices in your head.... sounds exactly like religion and drug use fit well together.

You might look to one to help you be rid of the other, but thats about it.

 

[RL The greatest game]

‘Grossly unfair’: Burgess fumes over sanctions for drug use, intimidating Roosters rival

The NRL followed the lead of NSW Police and cleared Burgess of domestic violence allegations. But he’s taken aim at sanctions over drug and intimidation breaches involving a Roosters player.

www.smh.com.au

 

[some11]

Suspensions and fines? am I missing something?

Is he still on someone's payroll?

 

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

Who??

 

[Perth Red]

Suspensions and fines? am I missing something?

Is he still on someone's payroll?

I’m guessing souths. How far does the nrls reach go, is it any employer of an nrl club regardless of role?

 

[Sir Galahad]

Drugs will do things to people, but making them attend church isn't usually one of them.

brand rehab and marketing advice will

 

[THE CHAMP]

delusional thinking, imaginary friends, voices in your head.... sounds exactly like religion and drug use fit well together.

Don't leave out repentance

 

[Saxon]

Don't leave out repentance

Yeah, sorry he got caught.