S.R. said:You are kidding.
You'd have to get 26 cameras aimed at all 26 players, otherwise it's a totally unfair system.
Gallen isn't the only bloke who does stupid stuff on a footy field. And as yet, I'm yet to see him hurt someone as a result of any of his actions.
Focus on the idiots who consistently go high in tackles. The idiots who consistently lift in tackles. The idiots who twiat and pull on the head/neck area. And the most recent one, the idiots who grab an arm and try and twist it off in a tackle (ie, Melbourne's latest tactic).
Sure, some of the stuff Gallen does doesn't look great, but it's not really hurting anyone is it? Fine him if you must, but to me, on-field penalty sufficient.
The NRL need to introduce a fine system for lower end offences, similar to what the AFL do with "the melee" and "wrestling". If no-one is hurt by the actions, why suspend them?
Cletus said:According to Fox Sports News he punched Laffranchi in the nuts as well:shock: .
Is that why youse picked him in Origin?Tonearm Terrorwrist said:gallen is nothing more than a common cockroach...
Key point. These low-life mongrels do these things, deny everything and then go quiet as they plead guilty. All the credibility you expect from crud like Gallen.Frank_Grimes said:It appears as though Gallen won't contest the charge and will accept the 3 match ban. I wonder if he'll now change his story. As others have pondered, I'm not really bothered if he's suspended or not, I'd just really like to see him admit that he's perpetrated some pretty low acts in his time in the NRL.
I won't be holding my breath.
nqboy said:Is that why youse picked him in Origin?
fatshark said:watch it in real time, no case. It happens.
You would all have Gallen in your side at the drop of a hat.
http://wwos.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=418251The Sharks had risked losing the NSW forward for four games by challenging the charge at the judiciary.
But after viewing video footage of the incident and consulting their legal team on Tuesday morning, the club has announced its decision to take the early plea.
fatshark said:You would all have Gallen in your side at the drop of a hat.
coolumsharkie said:He's taken the three weeks, happy now girls?
You can go back to Dr Phill or whatever ya's watch, got me why you like Rugby League some of you.
I agree what he did was stupid but some of you clowns in here need to go and buy some more KY ... Apply liberally.
Pass the Ball said:What an idiotic post...
If Gallen was to swallow his medicine and come out and say something like "It is not really a part of the game and it really was a silly thing to do, as a footballer and as a captain".....I am sure he would find much respect from many....
coolumsharkie said:He's taken the three weeks, happy now girls?
You can go back to Dr Phill or whatever ya's watch, got me why you like Rugby League some of you.
I agree what he did was stupid but some of you clowns in here need to go and buy some more KY ... Apply liberally.