I wouldn't put him in the same class as GI or Slater. They are definitely a level up in the crime and misdemeanor ranks
GI beat his missus up and Slater king hit some old punter outside a nightclub....to the applause of Sheens and co.
Drunks like Carney and Fergo should be banned for life according to the NRL. Fergo is a drunk who did worse ( he groped a girl) but he is not in the Auva'a, Lui, Bird (conviction overruled but who are we kidding) category.
Whereas the likes of Packer and Wicks will probably get welcomed back????
Personally if he gets registered by the NRL I think he will have a very good season but he hasn't really proven he is a top flight performer yet.