Mark Coyne on judiciary

[Anonymous]

The NRL yesterday announced former Bulldogs captain Darren Britt and Queensland Origin hero Mark Coyne would be judiciary panellists for the 2004 season.

The changes were part of a massive overhaul of the judiciary which saw commissioner Jim Hall lose the post he has held for the past six years, with his role now being shared by former referee Greg McCallum and former Sydney barrister Peter Kite.

Hall fell out of favour with the NRL last season after he failed to cite Brisbane captain Gorden Tallis over a punch-up with Penrith prop Ben Ross, and for taking no action following an ugly brawl between the Warriors and the Broncos.

"The system we have in place remains the best in Australian sport but after six years of the NRL there were clearly some lessons to take on board," Gallop said in a statement.

"The evidence in favour of easing the pressure on one person has been building substantially for some time."

Coyne will also be part of a team of former Dragons greats in a charity match against the United States at Jubilee Stadium next month.

The money raised from the February 18 match will go towards the foundation set up in memory of Brad Mackay's wife, Joanne, who died of breast cancer.

-The Australian

 

[Godz Illa]

Mark Coyne is a man of impeccable integrity. As much as I hope that he'd offer favourable treatment to Saints players, I know that it will just not happen.
It will be tough to take, however, having one of our club's greatest on the judiciary. Especially if and when he suspends one of his ex-teammates.

 

[Anonymous]

At the risk of getting ahead of myself, I think it is looking like a good judiciary. 'Greg McCallum and former Sydney barrister Peter Kite' are sharing the job that Jim Hall used to have, which has to be a good thing. Greg McCallum has a lot of experience and knows his way around. Dont know anything about Peter Kite but I suspect he is there for his legal nous.
Mark Coyne will be fair and hopefully we won't be questioning any of judiciary decisions in 2004 *fingers crossed*.

Congrats to Coyney for scoring the job.

 

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Mark Coyne is a man of impeccable integrity. As much as I hope that he'd offer favourable treatment to Saints players, I know that it will just not happen.
It will be tough to take, however, having one of our club's greatest on the judiciary. Especially if and when he suspends one of his ex-teammates.

Coyne Can not sit for Dragons players when they are appealing or facing the Judiciary.

Britt can not site for the Dogs. The other members do.

 

[Anonymous]

Mark Coyne is a man of impeccable integrity. As much as I hope that he'd offer favourable treatment to Saints players, I know that it will just not happen.
It will be tough to take, however, having one of our club's greatest on the judiciary. Especially if and when he suspends one of his ex-teammates.

Coyne Can not sit for Dragons players when they are appealing or facing the Judiciary.

Britt can not site for the Dogs. The other members do.

Fair enough too.