Josh Dugan is a f*ckwit

[Chip Bayless]

I've met Josh Dugan a couple of times and he was nothing but polite and engaging. Dugan had a bit of that class clown about him too. I couldn't fault him. Josh made a mistake here, we all have, we all do. I am sure he regrets it. No need to crucify him if only because he is a high profile sports star.

Evidence the off-season is WAY too long for some fans.

 

[1 Eyed TEZZA]

How often do people get off serious speeding offences?

Rarely. And never with the defence that this fool has put up.

 

[Chip Bayless]

Yeah, he won't get off. Cop the fine, suspension and learn from the mistake and get on with playing football.

 

[no name]

Yeah, he won't get off. Cop the fine, suspension and learn from the mistake and get on with playing football.

True, doesn't really need to be played out in the papers.
And even if it is, why do people buy into it?

 

[boxhead]

True, doesn't really need to be played out in the papers.
And even if it is, why do people buy into it?

Probably because, sadly, many individuals find "celebrities" lives more interesting than their own, and believe it is their right to slander them with baseless accusations or fraudulent insults that would never be reserved for "individuals who are not famous".

He made a mistake, everyone should move on. The papers are having a hissy fit over a nothing story because there apparently aren't any other stories of a much higher interest, like, let's see, the massacres in Syria.

Not having a go at you mate, this is just my general thoughts.

 

[Loudstrat]

I think he should use the 'emergency' excuse. He had a pimple and had to rush to hospital because the pain was unbearable.

At least Skeepe would buy it!

 

[POPEYE]

How often do people get off serious speeding offences?

About as many times that cowboy cops chase the offenders knowing they will only get a slap on the wrist when caught. Who gives a f**k if some dad has to
identify his wife and baby at the morgue

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Who gives a f**k if some dad has to
identify his wife and baby at the morgue

It's the twenty first century Popodopolous. There are many other ways of identifying people now.

But you're on the right path. My brother was a bit of a goose when it came to speeding and DUI. Two things straightened him out - the threat of prison and doing community service at a brain injury centre.

The Dugan needs to see that being a fool on the roads has consequences other than a mention in the paper and your football club fining you a few dollars.

 

[Mr Angry]

I have taken points for my girl, is that bad?

 

[skeepe]

I think he should use the 'emergency' excuse. He had a pimple and had to rush to hospital because the pain was unbearable.

At least Skeepe would buy it!

Parra fans dribble the weirdest shit. The sad thing is, they really think they're being funny.

It's tragic really.

 

[Mr Angry]

She has no rat tail.

 

[LazyDreamer]

Actually in NSW if your licence is suspended from an unpaid fine you receive a lesser punishment for driving while suspended.

I think it's a 3 month suspension as opposed to 12 months

Oh, okay. That makes sense, since the original (non-payment) suspension is not a set period; pay your fine, get your licence back.

Unfortunately for the genius at the centre of this, ignorance is (generally) no excuse.

 

[_Johnsy]

None.

LOCAL state & federal.

Are you sure about that ?

I doubt it.

 

[wittyfan]

All hail the bogan hotness!!!!

 

[caylo]

Oh, okay. That makes sense, since the original (non-payment) suspension is not a set period; pay your fine, get your licence back.

Unfortunately for the genius at the centre of this, ignorance is (generally) no excuse.

I also remember years back $BW got off for driving with a suspended licence because it was mailed to the wrong address.

Without knowing the details or circumstances its hard to judge and unfortunately most people will assume guilt. Driving 100+ in a 60 zone is crazy, I have done it before in my former years but any footballer should know the consequences of his actions will be more sever and should probably think twice.

If guilty I would expect the NRL to pass on a ban to be consistent with past punishments and 1-2 weeks would probably be in order. This if and only if the events he was charged with are concluded to be true!! No one wants another Stewart v NRL case!!

 

[eozsmiles]

Plenty of dough to pay fines and lawyers now. Allegedly signed a $1.3 million 2 year deal with.......the Raiders.

 

[Ausguy]

Thats going to have a big impact on the other players at the club and the clubs ability to sign and keep other good players.

Not to mention, he is injury prone. Big gamble.

 

[Lambretta]

It's a valid point, but pedestrians should probably not run in front of cars doing 130

My five year old randomly runs into roads and you have to be on your guard to try and stop her. Having ADHD and not responding to people shouting at her to stop doesnt help either. You just have to grab on and drag back. If you've got your hands full carry suff and are being distracted by the other daughter and the little one has bolted - you've got no chance. And neither would she have with a car doing 150km per hour.


Now one point I'd like to make is that just because a road is a 60km per hour road, it doesnt mean that driving at 105km ph is actually unsafe. It doesnt mean it is a residential area. Sometimes a 60 zone is on a major highway leading into a residential area where the speed limit changes from 110 to 60. I've seen that happen and most drivers take a few hundred yards to get down to the lower speed.

I've seen 40 zones on motorways / dual carriageways which are placed there for the safety of roadwork crews. Often there are no roadworkers in sight, yet the 40 zone remains in place. You frequently see people driving in these areas at speeds over 80k, rightly annoyed at the fact that they're having to drive at stupidly low speeds for absolutely no reason.

My point (as long in arriving as it has been) is that context is everything. If he was driving at 105 (knowingly unlicenced) in a built up residential area then he's truly a f**kwit. However there may be mitigating circumstances.

 

[Snappy]

double

 

[Snappy]

LOCAL state & federal.

Are you sure about that ?

I doubt it.

Yep, any pollie (even local) getting done 45 over whilst suspended would make some sort of news. Google shows nothing