Jesse Bromwich & Kevin Proctor allegedly purchase cocaine after last nights game.

[myrrh ken]

Maybe proctor snorted more than Bromwich. It wouldn't surprise me if the nrl doesn't step in but having different clubs making up different penalties for the same behaviour is untenable

 

[AJB1102]

Therefore, any subsequent player that is considered to be doing the same must have the same sanction brought upon them, as an absolute minimum.

Just because you made a mistake doesn't mean you gotta keep making it.

If you believe they got it wrong with B. Stewart you can't encourage them to do it again.

 

[JamesRustle]

Titans had to go harder due club history of same indiscretions.

Sideshow can blame Bird et al for his additional 2 week holiday.

 

[Perth Red]

Sharks, Roosters Lose Sponsorship; Report
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Cronulla and the Sydney Roosters have reportedly lost more than $1 million in sponsorship over the NRL's cocaine scandal.

Infinity Group Australia has informed the Sharks and Roosters they are withdrawing their backing after both clubs' names had been dragged through the mud over the past five days, according to News Corp Australia.

The clubs appear set to pay a hefty toll for the saga, with the financial advice company reportedly pulling its two-year deal for the Sharks' back-of-jersey sponsorship worth $700,000 and ripping up its $300,000 contract with the Roosters.

https://www.triplem.com.au/sport/nrl/news/sharks-roosters-lose-sponsorship-report

maybe it's time for nrl clubs to sue the nrl or the nzrl?

That's going to hurt. Sponsors must be building get out if your players are dckhead clauses into agreements these days.

 

[AJB1102]

That's going to hurt. Sponsors must be building get out if your players are dckhead clauses into agreements these days.

Just these days? Player f**kup leading to termination of sponsorship is not new. Shit Infinity came to us after dumping Parra lol

 

[Surely]

That's going to hurt. Sponsors must be building get out if your players are dckhead clauses into agreements these days.

at least now I know what infinity do, hadn't even heard of them.

 

[Spade]

has Procter actually ever been in trouble for anything in his whole career?

 

[RazorRam0n]

has Procter actually ever been in trouble for anything in his whole career?

He abducted a child one time... Some kid named Simpson

 

[wibble]

That's going to hurt. Sponsors must be building get out if your players are dckhead clauses into agreements these days.

And the chairman too....

Such poor business sense from the person meant to be driving the business

 

[insert.pause]

I have to say I'm surprised that titans have handed down 2 weeks more than the storm. So much for club unity. I would have to think that the Nrl would have to now give browmich the same as proctor.

Therefore:
Browmich has received 2 nrl games, 6 World Cup games, dropped also from storm leadership group and as nz captain. Plus $20k and ($100k WC).
Proctor has received 4 nrl games, 6 World Cup games, dropped from titans leadership group as co-cap. $20k ($100k wc).

The Nrl still is yet to apply any punishment as yet.

The NRL don't sanction players unless they deem the club has failed to adequately do so. Greenberg has been quoted saying he had no problem with Melbourne's club sanction, hence there is not going to be any further sanction from the NRL.

Clubs are responsible for their own cultures, some will have higher standards than others. As long as a minimal sanction is observed, which is what the NRL is supposed to monitor, I don't have a problem with clubs exceeding it, it doesn't force Melbourne to then alter their sanction after the NRL has already approved it.

 

[RazorRam0n]

Dt having a field day now

 

[Diesel]

Where was the DT when the AFL & Essendon were getting done for being drug cheats?

Headline should've read "prick of a sport" with a giant needle as illustration

 

[insert.pause]

The two kiwi players took it after a Friday night game, the bye was irrelevant for them. If Greenberg was genuine about the tough talk he could announce that every single player will be tested at least once fortnight, while it wouldn't be cheap, it would probably pay for itself considering the millions in damage to the game during the last week.

 

[Vee]

Sharks, Roosters Lose Sponsorship; Report
Read more here.
Just Now

Cronulla and the Sydney Roosters have reportedly lost more than $1 million in sponsorship over the NRL's cocaine scandal.

Infinity Group Australia has informed the Sharks and Roosters they are withdrawing their backing after both clubs' names had been dragged through the mud over the past five days, according to News Corp Australia.

The clubs appear set to pay a hefty toll for the saga, with the financial advice company reportedly pulling its two-year deal for the Sharks' back-of-jersey sponsorship worth $700,000 and ripping up its $300,000 contract with the Roosters.

https://www.triplem.com.au/sport/nrl/news/sharks-roosters-lose-sponsorship-report

maybe it's time for nrl clubs to sue the nrl or the nzrl?

Do you mean sue the players?

 

[RazorRam0n]

Do you mean sue the players?

It's possible, the question is who is negligent in causing this financial loss?..nzrl for not providing sufficient team management protocols or nrl for not supporting a framework that adequately prevents drugs behaviour or demonstrates sufficient leadership with stance against drugs

 

[Stormwarrior82]

Who raised the issue is irrelevant. You don't seem to be able to grasp the simple part of the whole thing.

Whether it was Brett Stewart, Braith Anasta, Dally Messenger. Whoever. At the time when Brett Stewart was stood down by the NRL for 4 games, that right there was their line in the sand, and the time when they decided on what sanctions were to be put in place (I can't really remember the NRL stepping in before that and handing down sanctions).

What Brett Stewart did or did not do is irrelevant. The NRL stood him down for reasons of bringing the game into disrepute. They stood him down for 4 weeks. Therefore, any subsequent player that is considered to be doing the same must have the same sanction brought upon them, as an absolute minimum.

This whole thing is the NRLs doing, and they have to show a spine when it comes to these issues.

Look at AJB post. I think by now you realize that your argument is rediculous. You are right, it is irrelevant which player it was. But everyone is banging on about that decision 9 yrs ago and saying that was the line in the sand. It wasn't. A lot has changed since and they actually have standards now. They have realized that b Stewart's ruling was wrong. Why keep making the same mistake?? Surely you think that is fair? Hell we don't need more bitter nrl supporters do we?

 

[moffla]

The two kiwi players took it after a Friday night game, the bye was irrelevant for them. If Greenberg was genuine about the tough talk he could announce that every single player will be tested at least once fortnight, while it wouldn't be cheap, it would probably pay for itself considering the millions in damage to the game during the last week.

In an ideal world this would be the best way to go about it - but logistically it's a nightmare and near impossible given time frames. Also, the systematic approach would mean players would know when it's safe to take drugs, and when they can get away with it.

I still think harsher punishments are the way to go. Whatever those punishments are needs to be decided by the powers that be, but right now it's a slap on the wrist, and inconsistent.

 

[Cockadoodledoo]

In an ideal world this would be the best way to go about it - but logistically it's a nightmare and near impossible given time frames. Also, the systematic approach would mean players would know when it's safe to take drugs, and when they can get away with it.

I still think harsher punishments are the way to go. Whatever those punishments are needs to be decided by the powers that be, but right now it's a slap on the wrist, and inconsistent.

I am not too fussed how harsh the penalties are, but there has to be some sort of transparency and consistency. Set penalties for first time caught with or positive for recreational drugs. The NRL sanctions for SKD, JB and KP should be equal in terms of weeks and it should be a set amount, say 4 weeks or whatever. If their national body or club wants to add on to this, that is additional.

However I think something like Josh Papalli's case was far more serious. Drinking and driving can kill innocent people, giving him 1 week and letting the Raiders determine the penalty was an insult. Again there should be set penalties for low range, medium range and high range drink driving and so on. Let's be honest, don't expect it anytime soon as they haven't even had the time to come up with next years salary cap. The NRL prefer not having any system which allows them to meter out punishment when and how they feel like it depending on the club or player.

 

[Stormwarrior82]

https://www.triplem.com.au/sport/afl/news/fox-sports-reporter-makes-startling-afl-ice-allegation

Yvonne is my favorite!

 

[Jerkwad2000]

Look at AJB post. I think by now you realize that your argument is rediculous. You are right, it is irrelevant which player it was. But everyone is banging on about that decision 9 yrs ago and saying that was the line in the sand. It wasn't.

The argument isn't ridiculous at all. The NRLs sanction may or may not have been ridiculous. But when they handed it down, they drew the line in the sand.

A lot has changed since and they actually have standards now

Really? What exactly are these standards? If they had standards in place, then the players would be banned for X number of weeks. No ifs, no buts, no maybes.

Why keep making the same mistake?? Surely you think that is fair? Hell we don't need more bitter nrl supporters do we?

They make no mistakes, because they make no decisions. And it's why fans walk away from the game in droves.

Understand this - you are the one with the bias in this, because you are the one that supports the team that have failed, spectacularly, to hand out an adequate punishment.

You cannot for a single second think that neither Proctor not Bromwich can't remember what they did. If they were as drunk as they claim, so drunk they can't remember, then the liquor licensing board should be charging the nightclub involved with serving intoxicated patrons. We all know it's garbage.

The Roosters have stood SKD down indefinitely. The Titans have stood down Proctor for 4 weeks. Ask Corey Norman how he feels about his 8 week ban. And here we have Melbourne standing a player down for 2. It reeks.