Despite being a Bronco's fan, I'll happily admit that the whole situation was certainly suspicious. If the club was indeed guilty of a breach, they should consider themselves extremely lucky and take it as a warning in the future.
At the same time though, there is always a presumption of innocence until proven otherwise (including cases of financial crimes, which are of much more relevance to this case than the use of masking agents). Regardless of your views of the club or how "shady" the case appears to be, this presumption should be extended to the Broncos (as it should be to any other club that is suspected of a cap breach). As it is, the NRL chose not impose any punishments due to a lack of evidence.
Finally, to say that this case would have been treated differently at any other club is ignorant. There is nothing qualitative or quantitative that supports this hypothetical, and it is nothing more than speculation.
At the same time though, there is always a presumption of innocence until proven otherwise (including cases of financial crimes, which are of much more relevance to this case than the use of masking agents). Regardless of your views of the club or how "shady" the case appears to be, this presumption should be extended to the Broncos (as it should be to any other club that is suspected of a cap breach). As it is, the NRL chose not impose any punishments due to a lack of evidence.
Finally, to say that this case would have been treated differently at any other club is ignorant. There is nothing qualitative or quantitative that supports this hypothetical, and it is nothing more than speculation.