Rumours and Stuff

[El Diablo]

http://www.nrl.com/judiciary-code-reforms/tabid/10874/newsid/103414/default.aspx

A fines system will be introduced for some low-grade offences following an extensive review of the NRL Judiciary system.

Offences including careless high tackles, tripping, contrary conduct and detrimental conduct will now result in a $1500 fine for a Grade One offence, rather than demerit points and possible suspension. Players who accept an early guilty plea will have the fine reduced by 25 per cent.

A Working Group which included representatives of NRL Clubs, the Rugby League Players Association and legal representatives of the NRL Judiciary system unanimously supported a hybrid model which incorporates both fines and points.

Other more serious offences including dangerous throws, shoulder charges, kicking and striking will still result in points penalties for Grade One offences.

"Where a player is involved in dangerous actions they can still expect to spend time on the sideline," NRL Head of Football Brian Canavan said.

"These changes are the result of an extensive review of the previous process and extensive consultation.

"The aim of the Working Group was to find a fairer and simpler system which ensured players would not miss matches for what would be deemed minor offences."

All fines must be paid by the player and the revenue generated by the payment of fines will be reinvested in player wellbeing and education related initiatives.

Players who are charged with three or more offences during the same season will not be eligible to accept a financial penalty. In those circumstances, offences will be converted to a base penalty of 100 demerit points.

Additionally, following the recommendations of the Match Review/Judiciary review, which were endorsed by the Australian Rugby League Commission this week:

• Some offences will now carry lower points, while the base penalty for some offences stemming from careless, reckless or intentional conduct has increased;

• The categories of offences have been streamlined, decreasing from 17 to 12. This is designed to ensure easier explanation and understanding for all;

• Offences will now universally carry three grades, although offences which are deemed to be more serious than a Grade Three offence will be referred directly to the Judiciary Panel;

• Carry-over points will be not added to charges which attract a fine. However, loadings from offences in the previous two seasons will be relevant for calculating penalties;

• The Match Review Committee will be reduced from five panel members to four, with former NRL Coach Stuart Raper joining Michael Buettner, Michael Hodgson and Ben Ross on the panel in 2017;

• The Judiciary Panel will be cut from a nine-person panel to five, and;

• Judiciary hearings will be held on Tuesday nights.

"These changes are designed to both simplify the system and improve consistency across the decision-making of both the Match Review Committee and the NRL Judiciary," Mr Canavan said.

The Working Group which recommended the changes included Bulldogs Coach Des Hasler, Club CEOs Jim Doyle and Graham Annesley, RLPA General Manager Player Relations Clint Newton, Judiciary Chairman Geoff Bellew, former NRL Counsel Peter Kite as well as key NRL officials including Head of Integrity Nick Weeks and Brian Canavan.

"This Working Group researched, documented, explored and then pressure-tested penalties for minor offences across major sporting competitions domestically and across the globe," Mr Canavan said.

"Our benchmarking analysis researched best-practice models from American sports, including the NFL, NBA and MLB, as well as competitions closer to home.

"Importantly, all of these important changes follow extensive consultation with stakeholders – including the Clubs, the Coaches and the Players.

"The result will be a far more streamlined, fairer system which will be easier to understand and appreciate for everyone in the game."

The new system will be in place for the start of the 2017 NRL Telstra Premiership.

only $100 for a grade 1 dangerous throw seems bugger all compared to other charges i would consider less dangerous yet have higher fines

 

[Incorrect]

Also the AFP

Anal Fungus Probers??

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Also the AFP

Armed Forces of the Philippines?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

only $100 for a grade 1 dangerous throw seems bugger all compared to other charges i would consider less dangerous yet have higher fines

I believe those are points, not fines. The only fines are listed with a dollar sign.

 

[Suitman]

I believe those are points, not fines. The only fines are listed with a dollar sign.

Yep. lol.

 

[Glenneel]

I hope Something can setup something for his outside men

Couldn't have said it any better myself Strider.

 

[Eelementary]

can someone please explain?

I think they're going for the "black or white" approach - when there were 17 categories, an offence might straddle two (or more) different categories.

But now they there are only 12 categories, they think that, theoretically, it should be easier to classify them.

 

[lingard]

AM I the only one that finds her one sexy women?

I reckon she's cute.

 

[Gronk]

I can't believe that you desperates think that Jacqui Lambie is a good sort.

http://forums.leagueunlimited.com/threads/o-t-norks-are-back-thread.90575/page-140

 

[lingard]

Using cocaine is a criminal act.

Oh, shit.

 

[Glenneel]

My two cents' worth (not that anyone cares) - Farah is a great player, but he's all about his own glory.

I got sick of seeing him take the wrong option for NSW, simply because - had the option he took panned out - he'd look like a million bucks.

For instance, many times, NSW was on Queensland's line, attacking; you could see and hear NSW's halves pointing and screaming for the ball, and Farah opted to put a nothing grubber into the in-goal area instead.

Brilliant player, but he seems to be all about himself.

Much like Gallen and Bird in SOO, both good players, but both hogged the ball too much when there were better options available. Glad both now gone and with Sterlo on panel maybe, just maybe, decent troops selected for next SOO match.

 

[Gronk]

Oh, shit.

That's what the W/Tigers dude said when the cops pulled him over.

They found white powder in the driver's seat and footwell, and the passenger's side footwell, before taking Lovett into an alcove to strip search him.

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...ocaine-in-his-underpants-20170201-gu2y6r.html

 

[Glenneel]

When my mum was making icing she used to let us lick the beater blades. While they were mixing.

Well that explains only part of your problems Pou.

 

[The Phelan Folly]

I disagree about Mannering. He's a plodder. Which is not to say he's not a first grader, but would any non-Kiwi club offer big money for him? I doubt he's on more than $200k.

More or less a plodder than IDG, would you say?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

More or less a plodder than IDG, would you say?

Well I wouldn't want Mannering at dummy half, and neither would Arthur, I reckon.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Well that explains only part of your problems Pou.

True. And when I said icing I actually meant she was making ice. That might explain the rest of my problems.

 

[Glenneel]

THE Warriors have pulled off a major coup, signing Melbourne Storm star Tohu Harris on a four-year deal from 2018.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...7/news-story/05ce4ca89185742f460302e237bc7423

Why is Storm letting all their good players go? The big 3 are also coming to the end of their careers. Will be down the bottom of the ladder soon and being in Melbourne will lose their support base unless this trend changes.

Wonder how long before Harris turns from a good player to average player with the Warriors?

 

[Glenneel]

I really do like the way Bernie is handling issues and communicating. Unfortunately hes probably already being watched closely for a gig in the NRL hierarchy given their apparent lack of talent. Maybe Burnie needs to stuff up but then again that didnt stop them anointing Todd lord and master. Hang in Burnie. We need ya mate.

Yes Burnie needs to stuff up first before he can be appointed to senior NRL position.

Dugans been relatively injury free the last 2 yrs.Along with Moylan played for Aus and nsw.Barba defense superior to Matts i agree.
Inglis is twice the player of barba and Turbo tom is the most talented young player in game. You didnt mention RTS but also far superior.

There is just a lot of good fullbacks.We start the year with Bevan who would be ranked very close to last. Due to size i doubt Bevan can get into top 5 but could make top 10 at some point. And unlike hookers the top 10 are all great options.

I would think Slater, when first in game, would have been around Bev's weight and was a champion from day one. Bev could be as good, is probably faster and probably has better ball skills.

 

[Glenneel]

http://www.nrl.com/judiciary-code-reforms/tabid/10874/newsid/103414/default.aspx

A fines system will be introduced for some low-grade offences following an extensive review of the NRL Judiciary system.

Offences including careless high tackles, tripping, contrary conduct and detrimental conduct will now result in a $1500 fine for a Grade One offence, rather than demerit points and possible suspension. Players who accept an early guilty plea will have the fine reduced by 25 per cent.

A Working Group which included representatives of NRL Clubs, the Rugby League Players Association and legal representatives of the NRL Judiciary system unanimously supported a hybrid model which incorporates both fines and points.

Other more serious offences including dangerous throws, shoulder charges, kicking and striking will still result in points penalties for Grade One offences.

"Where a player is involved in dangerous actions they can still expect to spend time on the sideline," NRL Head of Football Brian Canavan said.

"These changes are the result of an extensive review of the previous process and extensive consultation.

"The aim of the Working Group was to find a fairer and simpler system which ensured players would not miss matches for what would be deemed minor offences."

All fines must be paid by the player and the revenue generated by the payment of fines will be reinvested in player wellbeing and education related initiatives.

Players who are charged with three or more offences during the same season will not be eligible to accept a financial penalty. In those circumstances, offences will be converted to a base penalty of 100 demerit points.

Additionally, following the recommendations of the Match Review/Judiciary review, which were endorsed by the Australian Rugby League Commission this week:

• Some offences will now carry lower points, while the base penalty for some offences stemming from careless, reckless or intentional conduct has increased;

• The categories of offences have been streamlined, decreasing from 17 to 12. This is designed to ensure easier explanation and understanding for all;

• Offences will now universally carry three grades, although offences which are deemed to be more serious than a Grade Three offence will be referred directly to the Judiciary Panel;

• Carry-over points will be not added to charges which attract a fine. However, loadings from offences in the previous two seasons will be relevant for calculating penalties;

• The Match Review Committee will be reduced from five panel members to four, with former NRL Coach Stuart Raper joining Michael Buettner, Michael Hodgson and Ben Ross on the panel in 2017;

• The Judiciary Panel will be cut from a nine-person panel to five, and;

• Judiciary hearings will be held on Tuesday nights.

"These changes are designed to both simplify the system and improve consistency across the decision-making of both the Match Review Committee and the NRL Judiciary," Mr Canavan said.

The Working Group which recommended the changes included Bulldogs Coach Des Hasler, Club CEOs Jim Doyle and Graham Annesley, RLPA General Manager Player Relations Clint Newton, Judiciary Chairman Geoff Bellew, former NRL Counsel Peter Kite as well as key NRL officials including Head of Integrity Nick Weeks and Brian Canavan.

"This Working Group researched, documented, explored and then pressure-tested penalties for minor offences across major sporting competitions domestically and across the globe," Mr Canavan said.

"Our benchmarking analysis researched best-practice models from American sports, including the NFL, NBA and MLB, as well as competitions closer to home.

"Importantly, all of these important changes follow extensive consultation with stakeholders – including the Clubs, the Coaches and the Players.

"The result will be a far more streamlined, fairer system which will be easier to understand and appreciate for everyone in the game."

The new system will be in place for the start of the 2017 NRL Telstra Premiership.

So Greenberg looking after Dogs yet again! Reynolds, the serial tripper, now will pay fine and not miss a game. Good on ya Greeny.

 

[Glenneel]

So Greenberg looking after Dogs yet again! Reynolds, the serial tripper, now will pay fine and not miss a game. Good on ya Greeny.

And Greeny giving Reynolds a leg up again with 25% discount for early plea so all Reynolds has to do now is plead guilty before game starts.