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THE NRL's most exciting young player, Canberra Raiders fullback Josh Dugan, is renowned for his blistering speed on the footy field.
And he's a tearaway on our roads as well, according to Canberra police, who charged him with driving at more than 45km/h over the speed limit.
Dugan will appear in ACT Magistrates Court next week to face charges of high-range speeding and driving while suspended.
The Daily Telegraph understands police will allege he was travelling at more than 105km/h in a 60km/h zone.
The NRL All Stars fullback pleaded not guilty to both charges from August last year that the Canberra Raiders chose to keep under wraps - not even informing the NRL as most clubs do out of courtesy when police charges are laid against their players.
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They also organised his legal representation for the hearing on Thursday next week.
Dugan declined to comment, even through his manager Paul Sutton when approached by The Daily Telegraph last night.
"I understand Josh wasn't aware he was suspended at the time this happened," Sutton said.
"And I'm told the speed was not recorded by a camera but by a police vehicle following.
"This is why he's pleading not guilty to both charges," he said.
The boom fullback is one of the NRL's hottest properties.
The Canterbury Bulldogs, Sydney Roosters and St George Illawarra are all chasing his signature for next year's season.
Sources in the national capital have indicated that he is close to rejecting the offers and signing a new deal with the Raiders.
THE NRL's most exciting young player, Canberra Raiders fullback Josh Dugan, is renowned for his blistering speed on the footy field.
And he's a tearaway on our roads as well, according to Canberra police, who charged him with driving at more than 45km/h over the speed limit.
Dugan will appear in ACT Magistrates Court next week to face charges of high-range speeding and driving while suspended.
The Daily Telegraph understands police will allege he was travelling at more than 105km/h in a 60km/h zone.
The NRL All Stars fullback pleaded not guilty to both charges from August last year that the Canberra Raiders chose to keep under wraps - not even informing the NRL as most clubs do out of courtesy when police charges are laid against their players.
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They also organised his legal representation for the hearing on Thursday next week.
Dugan declined to comment, even through his manager Paul Sutton when approached by The Daily Telegraph last night.
"I understand Josh wasn't aware he was suspended at the time this happened," Sutton said.
"And I'm told the speed was not recorded by a camera but by a police vehicle following.
"This is why he's pleading not guilty to both charges," he said.
The boom fullback is one of the NRL's hottest properties.
The Canterbury Bulldogs, Sydney Roosters and St George Illawarra are all chasing his signature for next year's season.
Sources in the national capital have indicated that he is close to rejecting the offers and signing a new deal with the Raiders.
