Greg Bird charged and released by Sharks

[_Johnsy]

He is man enough to glass her, but not man enough to cop the consequences, lying and trying to get a mate to cop the wrap.

Bird = Fuggin weak merkin.

 

[bartman]

Geez, that icy stare of his is giving me the chills now every time I see that photo... despite him of course being innocent until proven otherwise on October 8.

 

[The Colonel]

Sharks set to stand down Bird

By Steve Gee and Sydney Confidential's Holly Byrnes | August 25, 2008 01:46pm



CRONULLA Sharks star Greg Bird is expected to be stood down by the NRL club today after being released on bail for allegedly glassing his girlfriend. The Sharks have called a press conference for 2.30pm to discuss the matter. The club has previously taken a hardline stance with wayward players, sacking Tevita Latu after he was convicted of breaking teenager Brooke Peninton's nose outside a Cronulla service station last July.
Bird faced Sutherland Local Court today charged with two counts of assault following a violent argument with his live-in girlfriend Katie Milligan at his beachfront Cronulla home early Sunday.
One of the charges refers to alleged attack on Ms Milligan.
The other assault charge refers to an incident in January on another woman.
Ms Milligan, 24, a US citizen, was to undergo surgery at Prince of Wales Hospital for a fractured eye socket and lacerated eye following the alleged assault.
Bird was placed on strict conditional bail prohibiting him from contacting or approaching the Ms Milligan and another witness, Greg Watson.
Police prosecutor Sergeant Matt Zalunardo opposed bail due to the "high degree of violence" involved in the assault.
Sgt Zalundardo said the offence carried a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison.
He added Bird had actively attempted to deceive police during investigations into the attack.
The court was told Bird allegedly sent a text message to Mr Watson warning him from speaking to police.
"My manager is helping sort this s*** out", Bird said in a text message.
According to a statement of facts, neighbours told police they were awoken inside the Boorima Place Apartment block by a loud thud about 7.30am before hearing the sound of a male voice arguing with a woman.
One witness told police Bird allegedly screamed "Stop being a f*****' idiot".
Ms Milligan also allegedly screamed at Bird: "Why did you do this to me?", as the pair left the unit.
The court was told that when Bird replied "I didn't do it'', she responded: "Yes, you did''.
Bird then drove Ms Milligan to Sutherland Hospital where she was treated for an eye injury before being transferred to Prince of Wales Hospital.
Ms Milligan had been dating Bird for nine months long distance before moving to Australia eight weeks ago to step up the relationship with the league pivot.

Ms Milligan, from Florida, is understood to have met Bird during an off season holiday in Las Vegas, staying in touch with the NSW State of Origin five-eighth over email and telephone.
Milligan was due to begin studying a law degree before the attack occurred.
Do you know Katie Milligan? Tell us in confidence by calling our newsdesk on 02 9288 3413.
Magistrate Beverley Schurr ordered a brief of evidence be served on October 7 and granted Bird bail.
The matter has been adjourned to the Downing Centre on October 8 - two days after the NRL Grand Final.

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sport/nrl/story/0,27074,24237064-14823,00.html

 

[Miller was a legend]

He is a disgrace and I am ashamed as a Cronulla fan if we support him in anyway. It will just about be the end for me if they do.

 

[bartman]

Bartman

My point is that it is not relevant. What does this supposed comparioson add to this thread ?

Why make a point to laugh at the media comparisons, no-one here was making these comparisons. It was not relevant and stupid.

Mate, it's nothing to get upset about. It's like saying John Howard was no Keating or Hawke. Like saying Tim Smith was no Sterlo. Like Rhianna is no Celine Dion... etc etc

I think you're the only one who understands why you're so upset about the Wally comment, and haven't explained why really well?

 

[_Johnsy]

Mate I am not upset at all, typical saab bringing qld - nsw rivalry into a topic that does not need it, nor warrants it. The comment was a stupid/irrelevant one IMO.

 

[gregstar]

the nrl now has only two options open to it.

1) de-register greg bird.

or


2) charge & suspend jason ryles.

 

[Miller was a legend]

I don't recall Wally Lewis ever doing anything so f**king stupid as Bird seems to do over and over again, during is distringusihed career. Bird would never be the man Lewis was or is. No comparision when it comes to overall talent and obviously human nature.

Fellow RL supporters I apologise a player from my club has brought our great game down yet again. It's a disgrace

 

[Dragon]

the nrl now has only two options open to it.

1) de-register greg bird.

or


2) charge & suspend jason ryles.

:lol:

 

[adamkungl]

the nrl now has only two options open to it.

1) de-register greg bird.

or


2) charge & suspend jason ryles.

:lol: funniest comment in this thread

 

[El Diablo]

the nrl now has only two options open to it.

1) de-register greg bird.

or


2) charge & suspend jason ryles.

why not both?

i'd also consider de-reistring Ryles and fining both him and St George Illawarra. all their points should be docked too

that way it may prevent these types of things happening again

 

[El Diablo]

the AFL have the following clause in their rules and contracts

"The Commission may at any time and on such conditions as it thinks fit cancel
or suspend the registration of a Player where it is of the opinion that such
Player has conducted himself in a manner unbecoming of an AFL Player or
likely to prejudice the reputation or interests of the AFL or to bring the game of
football into disrepute."

I'd find it truly amazing if the NRL did not have such a clause, somewhere. Surely.

If they do, i can't see how he can stay. Carney was de-registered without police charges. This is in another Galaxy to Carney.

why do they let Jeff Farmer play?

 

[Noa]

Be interesting to know if he threw the glass or had it in his hand. Would make a massive difference in regards to intent.

 

[Patorick]

why not both?

i'd also consider de-reistring Ryles and fining both him and St George Illawarra. all their points should be docked too

that way it may prevent these types of things happening again

can we dock the bulldogs too?
for old time sake?

 

[Noa]

why do they let Jeff Farmer play?

Whos the f*wit who brought up the AFL" code of conduct" up, not worth the paper its written on. Like you suggested they never follow through on it.

 

[sting]

Be interesting to know if he threw the glass or had it in his hand. Would make a massive difference in regards to intent.

yeh if he threw it he will say it was all an accident

 

[Tunguska]

No sympathy from me, and I was a huge fan.

Gallen looks like a saint compared to Greg now.

 

[adamkungl]

If Ben Cummins was the prosecution we could have seen kate Milligan charged

 

[adamkungl]

Be interesting to know if he threw the glass or had it in his hand. Would make a massive difference in regards to intent.

tbh i don't see how either throwing a glass at your girlfriend or hitting her with one makes any difference

 

[Spike]

No sympathy from me, and I was a huge fan.

Gallen looks like a saint compared to Greg now.

I'm sure Gallen will do something in the near future to remind us of how stupid he is