Balmain Ryde-Eastwood's State Cup players quizzed on gang rape claim

[_Johnsy]

I've seen plenty funnier.

I've seen plenty skinnier ;-)

 

[innsaneink]

Does that victims hat STILL fit you?

 

[Fairfax]

Balmain Ryde-Eastwood's State Cup players quizzed on gang rape claim

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,25123041-5001021,00.html


POLICE were yesterday investigating a rape allegation against players from Balmain Ryde-Eastwood's State Cup side.
The Tigers were in Queensland to play a trial match against the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles - Manly's feeder club - at Stockland Park, Kawana.
Later that night, a woman, 23, alleged she was gang-raped by up to five players in Caloundra.
Balmain chairman Dave Trodden confirmed some of his players were interviewed by Queensland Police.
"I don't know the allegations but there was an incident where police investigated some players from out State Cup side, Balmain Ryde-Eastwood," Trodden said.
"The players co-operated and assisted and police were satisfied with the way the inquiry was conducted.
"I understand the players were told they wouldn't be required to assist any further."
Balmain officials have informed NRL chief executive David Gallop of the incident.
"We have been made aware there has been a complaint," Gallop said last night.
"The club's understanding is that the police won't be pursuing the matter.
"We will certainly monitor the situation over the next day or so."
No player has been charged although police are continuing their investigations.
The Tigers game was a curtain-raiser to the Melbourne Storm-Brisbane Broncos trial game.

 

[The Tank]

Where did the Telegraph get "gang rape" come from? I haven't seen a quote from police stating gang rape.

 

[butchmcdick]

lol

regarding this allegations, what a load of sh*t. some reserve grader f**ked the town bike. who gives a sh*t?

Where did you get that from ?

 

[Mr Saab]

Thank you and goodnight.

say no to delta creams before bed

 

[meltiger]

I said initial poster not initial post. See below:

Thank you and goodnight.

:sleeper: I've seen plenty funnier.

Given the initial reporting was NRL players, the fact someone thought Canterbury played up there was a valid connection. Get off your high horse, it's now been established which club was questioned. I also saw Melbourne, Brisbane, Cronulla & Canberra be labelled as potential suspects. Why don't you sook about those clubs being connected.

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** Edit, hadn't got as far as the Telecrap piece (Stopped at Tim's sooking). Seriously, you lot need to do something about your media up there and it's determination to slander the game at every turn.

 

[unforgiven]

Balmain Ryde-Eastwood's State Cup players quizzed on gang rape claim

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,25123041-5001021,00.html


POLICE were yesterday investigating a rape allegation against players from Balmain Ryde-Eastwood's State Cup side.
The Tigers were in Queensland to play a trial match against the Sunshine Coast Sea Eagles - Manly's feeder club - at Stockland Park, Kawana.
Later that night, a woman, 23, alleged she was gang-raped by up to five players in Caloundra.
Balmain chairman Dave Trodden confirmed some of his players were interviewed by Queensland Police.
"I don't know the allegations but there was an incident where police investigated some players from out State Cup side, Balmain Ryde-Eastwood," Trodden said.
"The players co-operated and assisted and police were satisfied with the way the inquiry was conducted.
"I understand the players were told they wouldn't be required to assist any further."
Balmain officials have informed NRL chief executive David Gallop of the incident.
"We have been made aware there has been a complaint," Gallop said last night.
"The club's understanding is that the police won't be pursuing the matter.
"We will certainly monitor the situation over the next day or so."
No player has been charged although police are continuing their investigations.
The Tigers game was a curtain-raiser to the Melbourne Storm-Brisbane Broncos trial game.

That article is contradictive in regards to saying that police wont be pursuing the matter then later saying that police are continuing thir investigations. The quote from gallop does not match what the police are saying.

 

[meltiger]

^ Yes it's truly excellent journalism.


Surely they could add a quote to "police are continuing their investigations"

 

[Fitz]

Just heard on 2GB on 11pm news that the woman was disabled!

Shocking!

 

[duck_dodgers]

http://www.thedaily.com.au/news/2009/mar/01/wests-tigers-players-alleged-sunshine-coast-rape/

A number of reserve grade rugby league players have been interviewed by police over the alleged rape of a woman in Queensland, a club boss says.
The 23-year-old woman was allegedly raped at a hotel in Caloundra at about 2.30am (AEST) today.
The woman appeared on television showing bruising on her throat, which she said she received in the alleged attack.
"She was screaming her lungs out and crying and no one didn't care," her father told the Seven Network.

http://www.skynews.com.au/sport/article.aspx?id=307804

Queensland police are investigating the alleged gang rape of a disabled woman, by members of a rugby league side.
The victim claims she was attacked by up to five players at the Rydges Oasis Resort at Caloundra early this morning.

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nice quote from her father ... :roll:

 

[Phillips]

editttt

 

[El Diablo]

i presume 7 paid for the interview as part of their anti league agenda

 

[bartman]

So you suggest the average simple footy player must accurately assess the risk of a "false accuser" whilst at the same time, being friendly and also gauging the potential opportunity for "relations" with her ?

No, that's over complicating it. They just have to be more choosy about where they put their dicks. Much simpler. If in doubt, don't whip it out!

Or failing that, if it's so hard to gauge they could just ask. When an NRL footy player asks someone if they want a f**k, the ones that are up for it will say yes, the ones that aren't interested wont. It's not as if asking directly would get in the way of the typical (generalised) approach to women that people in this thread seem to be sticking up for...

 

[bartman]

Quite the moral crusader arent you?

No, just giving a solution that would cut this sh*t out of our game, NRL or NYC.

I'd say it matters a great deal whos part the ''behaviour'' is attributed to....but do carry on generalising, finger waging etc

Not finger waving, just talking about taking precautions. It's very simple to avoid this type of sh*t, without needing a jury to tell you who was responsible for this particular incident. Focus on education and behaviour change, rather than giving these overpaid f**ktards excuses by seeking to always blame others/media, and allowing our games players to not ever take responsibility for how they carry themselves.

 

[bartman]

Just heard on 2GB on 11pm news that the woman was disabled!

Shocking!

http://www.skynews.com.au/sport/article.aspx?id=307804

Queensland police are investigating the alleged gang rape of a disabled woman, by members of a rugby league side.
The victim claims she was attacked by up to five players at the Rydges Oasis Resort at Caloundra early this morning.

Hmmm, startling development in the reported information about this situation. Wonder what new excuses for condoning alleged player behaviour of this sort the new day will bring?

I'm waiting for someone to use the old chestnut "It's just not their go". :roll:

 

[joel caine number 1 fan]

i highly doubt if she was screaming no one would of helped her :?

 

[Bulldog Force]

Source: http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/story/0,22049,25125246-5001021,00.html

Father claims rape against Balmain Ryde-Eastwood players
POLICE are investigating claims a group of rugby league players gang raped a woman after an NRL curtain-raiser on the Sunshine Coast.


And two very different sides to the story are emerging, with the alleged victim's father telling of animal brutality while league officials indicating players will not be pursued by police.


It is believed the woman, in her early 20s, and her sister returned with a group of Balmain Ryde-Eastwood players to the Rydges Oasis Resort, Caloundra, early yesterday.

Up to six players allegedly raped the woman in a hotel room after her sister left with another player, sources said.

The woman's father last night told Channel 9 the players allegedly held his daughter down and bashed her.

"She was screaming her lungs out," he said.

Video footage showed bruising on the woman's neck.

Police said the players had co-operated with the investigation, staying on the Sunshine Coast to answer questions.

They had played the curtain-raiser to the Melbourne Storm-Brisbane Broncos trial game at Stockland Park, Kawana, on Saturday.

Balmain chairman Dave Trodden confirmed Queensland police had interviewed some of his players.

"I don't know the allegations but there was an incident where police investigated some players from our State Cup side, Balmain Ryde-Eastwood," Mr Trodden said.

"The players co-operated and assisted and police were satisfied with the way the inquiry was conducted.

"I understand the players were told they wouldn't be required to assist any further."

NRL chief executive David Gallop said: "We have been made aware there has been a complaint.

"The club's understanding is that the police won't be pursuing the matter.

"We will certainly monitor the situation over the next day or so."

 

[meltiger]

Gee ... They jumped on tv quick smart ...

 

[adamkungl]

a girl's father is surely the least credible source for quotes when anything of a sexual nature has taken place...