Whatever happens on his next court appearance, I can’t see Brown playing again this year.
1) He pleads guilty: most likely adjourned for sentence at a later date. NRL, after the guilty plea, hands down a suspension, likely ruling him out for the year.
2) He pleads not guilty. Hearing is set down most likely for late this year or early next year. He remains stood down.
If we’re getting anywhere this season, it will need to be with Asi at 6. I would love to be wrong in all this, but I don’t think I will be.