Mitchell Pearce arrested over altercation outside a Kings Cross nightclub

[undertaker]

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...e-a-kings-cross-nightclub-20140511-zr9bx.html

Roosters halfback Mitchell Pearce has been arrested after an early morning altercation with police outside a Kings Cross nightclub
Police attended the club on Roslyn Street at Potts Point at 1:30am after receiving complaints about a patron.
They spoke with Pearce who was asked to leave the premises.
Pearce was tipped as a certainty for Origin I.

Police allege the halfback became argumentative with officers outside the club and refused to leave the area.
He was then arrested and taken to Kings Cross police station where he was given an infringement notice for failing to leave a licensed premises.
Pearce has also been banned from Kings Cross for 48 hours.
Pearce is considered a certainty for NSW at halfback. He was a leading player in the Roosters premiership success last season and starred for the side in their 30-6 win against the Wests Tigers on Friday night

 

[ellskimore]

So he stands up against law enforcement but not Queensland players. Laurie Daley will put a good spin on this.

 

[hineyrulz]

Boot him out of origin please David Smith, we should not stand for this disgusting behaviour. It is the only fair course of action.

 

[ek999]

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...e-a-kings-cross-nightclub-20140511-zr9bx.html

Should stand him down from Origin as punishment

 

[Chicken_Hunter]

That's an origin play. What a guy!

 

[gregstar]

Cunning plan Nsw very cunning.

 

[THE CHAMP]

I think he was that scattered he thought the cops were blues teammates.
He then proceeded to completely ignore them.
Just a misunderstanding he should be good to go.

 

[gronkathon]

If it means he is out of Origin I will but raffle tickets for the next Police fundraiser as a tribute of my gratitude

 

[nrlnrl]

Code in crisis

 

[gregstar]

I think he was that scattered he thought the cops were blues teammates.
He then proceeded to completely ignore them.
Just a misunderstanding he should be good to go.

True. The police just called 6th tackle & he promptly gave up.

 

[nick87]

Sounds like the type of culture to help Blake Ferguson

 

[Noname36]

Needs a couple of months in jail to get his act together. No sooner release than July 10th.

 

[BunniesMan]

I'd settle for him just being sidelined for origin 1. I once joked that it would take him being arrested for NSW not to pick him.

But sadly this seems minor and because he's a "star" he'll get a slap on the wrist when a fringe first grader would be on a building site by next week.

 

[Pierced Soul]

NSW conspiracy to get him removed. If bozo and lozza will keep picking him the govt needs to take action

 

[_snafu_]

Boot him out of origin please David Smith, we should not stand for this disgusting behaviour. It is the only fair course of action.

Haha. This.

 

[Liddell]

Needs a couple of months in jail to get his act together. No sooner release than July 10th.

It's the only suitable punishment. The young man is clearly out of control.

 

[Pugzley]

Nothing incident. Should be picked, regardless. :sarcasm:

 

[alexwilliams_66692007]

I definitely think the best punishment for him is to sit out all 3 Origin games. Stamp this rubbish out

 

[Rudderriffic]

Even if they boot him from SOO for this it will only open the door for more spastic selections, like Gidley as his replacement.

 

[BranVan3000]

Didn't Ferguson get dropped for something similar?