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Canard

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They let Lodge play after he was out of the NRL for 2 years and went through a rehab program supervised by the Integrity Unit which included alcohol and behavioural courses and psychological counselling. He was only allowed back in the NRL when the Integrity Unit indicated its satisfaction with his compliance. Once again, don't let the facts get in the way of a great rant.

The NRL had to insist that he pay his court ordered debt, something he had previously refused to do.
 

Big Pete

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The NRL had to insist that he pay his court ordered debt, something he had previously refused to do.

Because the complainants wanted $1.6 million originally, which was later revised when both parties reached a settlement.
 

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Because the complainants wanted $1.6 million originally, which was later revised when both parties reached a settlement.

The amount was court ordered, was it not?

Considering his behaviour and actions he got off extremely lightly in my opinion, and is beyond lucky to have an NRL career.

I can't believe he was even being considered for captaincy, by the way.
 

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The amount was court ordered, was it not?

Considering his behaviour and actions he got off extremely lightly in my opinion, and is beyond lucky to have an NRL career.

I can't believe he was even being considered for captaincy, by the way.

They entered mediation mid-2018 and came to an agreement. The figure was kept confidential, but that's why there was a delay as they were trying to come to an agreement.

Lodge has matured into a strong leader and while it's difficult ever envisioning him as the face of the Broncos, he's won a lot of people over at the club.
 

Exsilium

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David Middleton has enough of a data pool to start measuring the frequency of off field events.

He could also start a statistic on how many references Toddy hands out yearly.
 

lynx000

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The amount was court ordered, was it not?

Considering his behaviour and actions he got off extremely lightly in my opinion, and is beyond lucky to have an NRL career.

I can't believe he was even being considered for captaincy, by the way.
The amount was ordered by a court at a hearing where Lodge did not appear (because he could not afford legal representation after being sacked by West Tigers), where none of the evidence was tested or contradicted in anyway and the Court heard one version of the facts. In effect a default judgment. The damages award was excessive and was not capable of being enforced in Australia.
 

Wizardman

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It absolutely sucks for a building team like the Raiders to cop this crap from a bloke who is being paid big money, yet not played a minute on the field for them. Way to build trust with your new teammates.

Raiders fans, I think the Raiders need to plan for life without Curtis Scott for 2020.

*I think it is a virtual certainty that he'll be stood down within the next couple of days by the NRL. Blurry testimony from a Suva waitress and an angry spouse is completely different from professional police officers doing their job. He won't play football until after his hearing (very best scenario for him).

*If the charges against him stick, even if he miraculously escapes jail time, I can't see him keeping his registration with the NRL for 2020 at least. Curtis Scott is a public figure...would be a very bad look to see him on a football field this year.
 

Wizardman

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The situation could be managed to minimise the damage, if it was handled proactively.
Im not sure how punching an emergency services officer in the face can be minimised. Maybe, if he did his crime in Bali like Dave Fafita....lol. Scott needs Johnny Cochrane to get him off here.
 

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