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  1. st penguin

    Jdb case

    yeah good point - I should elaborate. First of all, we shouldn’t be punishing jdb without any evidence of what happened. That’s why he hasn’t been suspended, he has been stood down. Big difference. When we stand him down, it is only because putting him on the field while charged with rape is...
  2. st penguin

    Jdb case

    Old timer, just to clarify we are talking about HR law here and not criminal law. Therefore the profession of the person is crucial as to whether it is reasonable to stand them down or not. As an example, if his job was a trainer for St George then he probably wouldn’t have been stood down.
  3. st penguin

    Jdb case

    I wouldn't say you're imagining that because journalists often stuff up these types of reports! JDB originally had to report to the police every Monday and Friday. This would obviously make it hard to travel to interstate games. So, he asked for bail conditions to be relaxed. (maybe just...
  4. st penguin

    Jdb case

    I don't think you can conflate the two decisions. The bail decision considers whether he is a flight risk. It does not mean the court thinks he should play football.
  5. st penguin

    Jdb case

    Due process is an interesting aspect here. I mean, if you're a bus driver, does it really affect your life if you are stood down for 18 months? You would probably be given an admin job or something similar. In this case, JDB is still an employee and can do everything he used to do, except...
  6. st penguin

    Jdb case

    Let's look at it a slightly different way. Imagine JDB is cleared to play the Anzac game. Do you think he would cop abuse from the crowd? Would he be booed every time he touches the ball? Would it happen every away game? Would it be bad publicity for an accused rapist to pull on a Women in...
  7. st penguin

    Jdb case

    Like everything about this case, nothing is clear cut. The Nrl already had the power to stand down JDB under the existing code of conduct. The only thing that really changed was the mandatory stand down for serious crime. Nrl can easily provide examples of standing down players before trial.
  8. st penguin

    14th IS unacceptale

    7th?! Unacceptable!
  9. st penguin

    Jdb case

    I don’t agree the DPP have nothing lose. I’ve worked a bit with the DPP and they care a lot more about these cases than most people realise. On a selfish note, sure they might get some fame IF they win. But if they lose they also face reputational risk in legal circles. Especially if the...
  10. st penguin

    How far can we go without Gareth Widdop

    Our problem was, is, and will continue to be our centres/wingers. A spine of McInnes, Hunt, Norman and Dufty is still one of the best in the comp.
  11. st penguin

    First Saints game you went to ?

    Devon on white bread with tomato sauce. Food of champions. I don't think my kids even know devon exists!
  12. st penguin

    First Saints game you went to ?

    I used to stand with the mob with the flags on the grandstand end. Skull would be perched up in a tree because he was banned by that stage. I remember there was always one guy wandering around Jubilee head to toe in saints gear, I think his name might have been Wayne. At least once every...
  13. st penguin

    First Saints game you went to ?

    Wow. For anyone complaining about our current spine, look at it back then 1. South 6. Gill 7. Linnane 9. Longhurst (I have zero memory of this guy) In saying that, I would happily swap our current backs for: 2. Coyne 3. Johnston 4. Beattie 5. Walford
  14. st penguin

    First Saints game you went to ?

    I was at that game! Probably the most memorable game I ever attended. I can't believe that was your first game. I also went with my Dad. We weren't sure whether to go because the rain was chucking down and we didn't have much hope of winning. Your dad said was right to tell you not to get...
  15. st penguin

    14th IS unacceptale

    Ahem...
  16. st penguin

    14th IS unacceptale

    That means either: A) this is the worst position we have been in over the last 60 years, or B) you are losing your memory in your old age.
  17. st penguin

    Round 2 vs Souths

    I thought our attack looked fine tonight. The problem was our defence, especially dealing with their kicking game. Widdop caught out of position a few times. Rava looks horrible under the high ball and allowed at least two drop outs from memory.
  18. st penguin

    Norman is overrated.

    Revenge for what???
  19. st penguin

    Manly looking for backs

    I was surprised to hear you’re an old unmarried woman.
  20. st penguin

    Premiership this year ....

    Imagine being the person suggesting to Wayne he makes a powerpoint deck. Imagine Kevvie Walters trying to operate a computer.

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