ManlyFan07
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I don't understand why the NRL's new "2 Strikes" drug policy doesn't result in LIFE BAN as the penalty for the 2nd Strike??
The whole policy is still too soft. The "1st Strike" is effectively covered up by the authorities (no public naming, no suspension) while the "2nd Strike" is only a 12 match suspension. Not sure what happens on a "3rd strike" ????
My "2 Strikes" Policy would be as follows:-
1st Strike - 8 match ban and fine, player named, player undergoes rehabilitation program.
2nd Strike - Worldwide LIFE BAN from Rugby League at all levels (except anti drugs education programs)
The NRL should contract ASADA to conduct all tests (no private Club testing permitted - they will just protect their stars). If a Club wants more tests, they can pay the NRL to get ASADA to do them.
The Government should also be funding a lot more test per year (200 per club, not 70) because all these sports stars doing drugs is just seriously undermining all the money the government is spending on anti drugs ads and programs. The Government would get better bang for their buck by paying for the tests and keeping the sports stars clean.
The whole policy is still too soft. The "1st Strike" is effectively covered up by the authorities (no public naming, no suspension) while the "2nd Strike" is only a 12 match suspension. Not sure what happens on a "3rd strike" ????
My "2 Strikes" Policy would be as follows:-
1st Strike - 8 match ban and fine, player named, player undergoes rehabilitation program.
2nd Strike - Worldwide LIFE BAN from Rugby League at all levels (except anti drugs education programs)
The NRL should contract ASADA to conduct all tests (no private Club testing permitted - they will just protect their stars). If a Club wants more tests, they can pay the NRL to get ASADA to do them.
The Government should also be funding a lot more test per year (200 per club, not 70) because all these sports stars doing drugs is just seriously undermining all the money the government is spending on anti drugs ads and programs. The Government would get better bang for their buck by paying for the tests and keeping the sports stars clean.