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Harawira-Naera and Okunbor suspended

Molon Lave

Juniors
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Just received this....

Statement from Bulldogs Chief Executive Andrew Hill in regard to the standing down of Jayden Okunbor and Corey Harawira-Naera:

“Corey Harawira-Naera and Jayden Okunbor have been stood down by the Bulldogs after each was issued a show cause notice by the NRL as to why they shouldn’t face further disciplinary action for alleged breaches of the Game’s Code of Conduct.

Both players have been provisionally suspended by the NRL and neither player is available for selection for Thursday night’s NRL season opener against Parramatta.

The Bulldogs referred the matter to the NRL Integrity Unit after receiving concerning reports of alleged misconduct by the two players. The Club also initiated its own internal review.

While neither player is the subject of a criminal investigation, the Club is treating the matter very seriously. The allegations are that each player engaged in behaviour that represents a serious breach of the NRL Rules and the Bulldogs’ Code of Conduct, resulting in the NRL notice.

The Club supports the NRL’s decision to issue the breach notices and will continue to work with the NRL to conclude the process.

Both players have an opportunity to respond to the matters alleged in the breach notice before any final decision is made.”

https://www.bulldogs.com.au/news/2020/03/10/statement-from-bulldogs-chief-executive-andrew-hill/

Seriously??? Two days away from the season and this happens SMH
 
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Xcalibre

Juniors
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2,368
So neither player is facing a criminal investigation and it isn’t known what the breaches are, yet Maika Sivo has been cleared to play while his court case for indecent assault charge is heard in Fiji, on the same day he plays lmao... and Curtis Scott who is also facing criminal charges is free to play?

Seems legit.. typical NRL.
 

Valheru

Coach
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17,649
So neither player is facing a criminal investigation and it isn’t known what the breaches are, yet Maika Sivo has been cleared to play while his court case for indecent assault charge is heard in Fiji, on the same day he plays lmao... and Curtis Scott who is also facing criminal charges is free to play?

Seems legit.. typical NRL.

Well the bulldogs have stood them down, not the NRL so can't blame the NRL on this one.
 

AnonymousLurker

Juniors
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1,900
it better be big with immediate evidence , even tho helps my team , if does smack of inconstancy on how all off field issues are dealt
 

typicalfan

Coach
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15,430
So neither player is facing a criminal investigation and it isn’t known what the breaches are, yet Maika Sivo has been cleared to play while his court case for indecent assault charge is heard in Fiji, on the same day he plays lmao... and Curtis Scott who is also facing criminal charges is free to play?

Seems legit.. typical NRL.
I would say the NRL would have to have some pretty conclusive evidence to do this.
 

Vic Mackey

Referee
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24,591
So neither player is facing a criminal investigation and it isn’t known what the breaches are, yet Maika Sivo has been cleared to play while his court case for indecent assault charge is heard in Fiji, on the same day he plays lmao... and Curtis Scott who is also facing criminal charges is free to play?

Seems legit.. typical NRL.

Tim Simona wasn’t being investigated but the cops either...
 

Perth Red

Post Whore
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65,925
Fair play, managed to get a player indiscretion scandal in on the last few days of the off season. Leaving it late.
 

axl rose

Bench
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giphy.webp
 
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