grouch
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Some of these quotes from our coach make me wonder if he's suffered some sort of head stomping related brain damage himself. Wow. This is what we've been reduced to.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/n...149744676?nk=8e7f5683ba308d233fa24053fc37152f
"It was a man v man. Unfortunately he pleaded guilty, he got convicted, he went to jail and he is still in jail.
I think that is a really tough lesson to learn for a young person.
McGregor was adamant Packer had paid a heavy price in comparison to some third and fourth offenders and people who hit women.
He explained: To be out of the game for 18 months and to be behind bars without his family for 12 months ... again, I dont condone what happened but I think it is a really tough sentence when you look at what happens out there for third and fourth offenders and people who hit women.
Asked if he believed the NRL should allow Packer to make an immediate return, McGregor added: In my opinion they should have a complete review over it and that is the choice that they have to make.
Would I welcome him through the gates to coach him and mentor him, absolutely.
He is going to have to work. How can you do the courses that you may have to do (if he is not allowed to play for six months).
There is no tougher penalty than being away from your family for 12 months.
I have looked into it and I am sure you can do your homework on it.
But first assault, two years jail, 12 months good behaviour ... it was an unfortunate incident which was alcohol fuelled ... it was man v man. The fight happened and unfortunately it finished like it did but I think 12 months is a really tough lesson.
About adhering to a possible alcohol ban, McGregor added: I would say that would be something that the league would look at and I think if it came down to it Russell would obey to what he needs to.
Again, it is a tough sentence. When you think about it 12 months jail, 18 months out of rugby league and if he was to sit another six months out how does he feed his family for the next six months?
If he has to do four of five different courses where does he find time when he is working full-time to feed the family.
It is an interesting one for the NRL. It is a lot different to the other ones that are happening at the moment.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/n...149744676?nk=8e7f5683ba308d233fa24053fc37152f