1) What difference does it make whether it was his wife or not at the time? Either way - he BEAT a woman. That is a fact.
2) "Inglis's defence counsel Robert Richter, QC, said Inglis accepted the information provided in Ms Robinson's initial statement to police that he had pushed her onto the bed with an open hand after she had "got into [Inglis's] face." - Source: SMH article.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/gr...iction-over-assault-charge-20100412-s2lg.html. He "avoided conviction", but still had to attend a behavioural change program. So why would he need to attend such a class, if nothing happened? Open your eyes.
I am going to disregard the Sam Burgess element - cause, well let's be honest. The Rabbitohs always do get the rub of the green. And the AVO came into play after he had effectively retired, so not the NRL's problem anymore.
As for the 5th point - he was caught speeding. Whilst intoxicated. Forget the inuendo about the "wife beating element" just prior. He was just named Australian captain. If you want to talk role models, this would have been a fantastic news story, had he not f**ked it up himself. Imagine going from up-coming superstar, genuine superstar, wife beater, to face of the game, Australian captain, and then demoted once again because you put your life and other peoples life in danger.
But it's all good. Toddy G will put in a character profile for you.