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Players Stood Down
Author: Sydney Roosters
Monday, 24 May 2004
A meeting was held earlier today with Sydney Roosters players Craig Wing and Anthony Minichiello.
The Sydney Roosters were represented by Head Coach Ricky Stuart, Chief Executive Brian Canavan, and Deputy Chairman Michael Conn.
The Club acknowledges that both players have been penalised by the NSWRL for their actions during camp, however all players at the Sydney Roosters understand they have social responsibilities and a strict code of behaviour.
It is the belief of this club through its board of directors that the two players broke club policy.
Both Anthony Minichiello and Craig Wing will be stood down from the Roosters game against the New Zealand Warriors next Sunday at Aussie Stadium.
We understand this action punishes their teammates, fans and sponsors of the Sydney Roosters.
The Sydney Roosters are a foundation club with a 97 year history; the players of today are simply custodians of our tradition. We pride ourselves on setting the highest benchmarks on and off the field.
We trust this decision will now put an end to speculation and allow our players and coaching team to fully prepare for our game against the Warriors on Sunday and for Craig Wing to fully concentrate on the important State of Origin game on Wednesday night against Queensland.
