Stewart banned till rnd 5

[CharlieF]

Tackled?
have you seen the footage? It was a typical Lockyer tackle....a hug!

No comparison to what the Eagles did

According to the NRL, Stewart has been suspended for drunken behaviour. I think it is completely comparable. Don't get me wrong, I know what Lockyer did was in jest, but we don't know what Stewart did exactly yet.

 

[perverse]

Sure he should have but he didn't, he couldn't predict whether drinking would give him a hypo and it wouldn't have affected him a two weeks later when he was due to be playing. If he could predict it he'd never have one.

but you said the hypo would be from the alcohol? if alcohol is going to increase his chances somewhat of being in this state.. then i can't fathom why a professional footballer, who was just made the very face of the game, would compromise themselves in such a manner.

hardly being a good role model. he's been stupid on so many levels during this saga i can't even keep up with them anymore.

 

[Cletus]

but you said the hypo would be from the alcohol? if alcohol is going to increase his chances somewhat of being in this state.. then i can't fathom why a professional footballer, who was just made the very face of the game, would compromise themselves in such a manner.

hardly being a good role model. he's been stupid on so many levels during this saga i can't even keep up with them anymore.

Well I agree and I don't think he'll be drinking much in the future. But it isn't as simple as having a drink will give you a hypo, it's less predictable than that.

And yeah it isn't a great role model for diabetics but I'm sure a lot of them want to know they can lead a normal life as well.

 

[perverse]

Well I agree and I don't think he'll be drinking much in the future. But it isn't as simple as having a drink will give you a hypo, it's less predictable than that.

And yeah it isn't a great role model for diabetics but I'm sure a lot of them want to know they can lead a normal life as well.

i understand that it's less predictable than that, but it does increase his chances no? i'm certainly no expert on the subject, i'm just going off what you have already insinuated.

lol, so brett is doing diabetics australia a FAVOUR by illustrating it's perfectly normal, and within reach of the average hypoglycemic disbetic, to get pissed off your head and get your face throughout the papers for all the wrong reasons? i know i'm being extreme, but your last comment can easily be taken in such a way.

brett stewart gets my early vote for dunce of the year.

 

[lockyno1]

Correct decision and about time the NRL showed some balls, but the suspension should be until ALL court proceedings are over

 

[Mr Saab]

According to the NRL, Stewart has been suspended for drunken behaviour. I think it is completely comparable. Don't get me wrong, I know what Lockyer did was in jest, but we don't know what Stewart did exactly yet.

Thats the complete and utter hypocrisy of one D Gallop. Name me another player suspended for 5 weeks for being drunk?
Reni Mutua last yr? No
SBW? No

List goes on and on.

Gallop is a fool

 

[myanonymoususername]

Found this to show people that stewart is an employee of the NRL


fromhttp://www.myfooty.com.au/images/uploaded/Collective Agreement - Clean Post PC review.DOC.

Read Part c

I can't see any reference to the NRL being the employer in that document. It clearly indicates the parties to the agreement are each club and the Players Association. The NRL is not even a party to the agreement at all.

 

[stormbati]

exactly , thats why he should resign.

I would hope manly take leagal action if they force Stewart to stand down , maybe then we can get rid of gallop and get some real leadership in there.

I think Gallops answer was that Brett was given the honour to be the face of the game but really let the game down, i guess extra responsibility bigger punishment. But it is double standards
Double standards is the name of the game though!
Melbourne Storm anyone

 

[sneagle]

I am far from being blinkered when I point out that all these posters know SFA about what happened. You included.

But that doesnt stop some making wild assumptions and conclusions. I merely point out the folly of their factless rumour mongering.

 

[HevyDevy]

I am far from being blinkered when I point out that all these posters know SFA about what happened. You included.

But that doesnt stop some making wild assumptions and conclusions. I merely point out the folly of their factless rumour mongering.

Nobody has said he is guilty of sexual assault mate, but he has been charged so the NRL is right to suspend him.

 

[Belly in Brisvegas]

Maybe the NRL has just had enough......

 

[Pass the Ball]

Thats the complete and utter hypocrisy of one D Gallop. Name me another player suspended for 5 weeks for being drunk?
Reni Mutua last yr? No
SBW? No

List goes on and on.

Gallop is a fool

Do you really think Gallop would be foolish enough to come out and leave himself and the NRL liable by saying he has been suspended for allegedly sexually assaulting someone...

Gallop and many other solicitors would have been working night and day to try to come up with the best and safest outcome...

I love it how many here think they would do a better job than Gallop at running the NRL...It is no walk in the park..

Gallop is far from perfect but in this instance he is doing what he thinks is the best for the NRL...

 

[aussies1st]

I don't know if it has been mentioned but Joel Thompson is free to play until his court date. Can't remember if he was charged with assault but he definitely pleaded not guilty to it.

 

[Dave Q]

Do you really think Gallop would be foolish enough to come out and leave himself and the NRL liable by saying he has been suspended for allegedly sexually assaulting someone...

Gallop and many other solicitors would have been working night and day to try to come up with the best and safest outcome...

I love it how many here think they would do a better job than Gallop at running the NRL...It is no walk in the park..

Gallop is far from perfect but in this instance he is doing what he thinks is the best for the NRL...

Innocent or guilty, Stewart has single-handedly failed to live up to the standards expected of one of the games marquee players and role models.

Its deeply disturbing how he could get it so wrong. He is obviously mindless.

"Too drunk to remember" is not a defence either. Its bullsh*t.

His conduct was apalling. The charges are very serious.

He should never darken this game again.

Gallop isnt doing enough to nail this guy.

 

[El Diablo]

Ten news reports that Manly will accept the ban but will fight the fine

 

[bartman]

Should double the fine on appeal. Just to cover something for Watmough since the club sponsor obviously won't charge one of the players of the club he sponsors.

 

[Dave Q]

Oh Happy Days: Manly is in a fine mess.

 

[j5o6hn]

I,m just curious as to what a player has to do for some of you to say enough is enough,how much crap bad publicity damage whatever do they have to inflict on Rugby League for them to be suspended.
This bunch is making the game a laughing stock these are grown men,its about time some of you started to treat them as such instead of making excuses Manly I believe copped a fine as well so they should and heads should roll for allowing this lot to do what they did.
Whatmoe should be stood down to without pay,FFS RL is having enough trouble attracting sponsors now,this mess wont help the NRL should have acted sooner,sorry I think Manly is getting what it asked for with this.
You lot dont think the AFL RU ans Soccer aint laughing at this,how many more of these incidents have to happen before the players take responisbily for there actions instead of hiding behind whatever excuse the club can think up,you want to know what out salary cap is so low ask the next drunken player who ends up on the front pages,and hide behing its not my fault it was the weather,ADHD or something else but never thenselves

 

[Bluebags1908]

I can see your point, but my problem with this is that without the media pressure the clubs would be even more inclined to sweep these things under the carpet. At least being exposed publicly forces their hand in doing something.

But that's my point - the club shouldn't have to do anything until he is charged. Because the media can't report on it the game's image isn't tarred. It's strictly a matter between the girl, her father, and the player. It's nobody else's business. It wouldn't be on the news and me and you wouldn't be writing about this on forums.

On a basic level, I agree with Manly's stance to play him this weekend as a matter of principle because he is innocent until proven guilty, but in the current environment where the media can have a field day and taint the game's image from all angles, the NRL had no choice but to stand Stewart down as the bad publciity was doing damage to the game. The NRL is protecting the game's image so I agree with their decision to stand Stewart down given the current media frenzy.

Under the current circumstances the NRL have done the right thing, but if the media don't report on it then nobody knows about it and Stewart plays this weekend. If the media butted out of it, it doesn't stop the court case going ahead and it doesn't stop the girl seeking justice and it doesn't stop Brett Stewart being charged if he is in fact guilty. It just keeps the media out of it and it stays a private matter. The NRL then stands him down IF he is found guilty (and they won't have any choice anyway depending on the punishment handed down by the courts).

 

[Pete Cash]

Of course players play at the NRLs approval. They can ban you for pretty much any reason.

Todd Carney would probably be allowed to play for the Raiders this year if he was for some reason signed for them, but he cannot play for any other club. That is a rather arbitrary decision by the NRL on restricting a player, but it is the NRLs right.

I mean the NRL could just deregister him until the trial completes if Manly fans would prefer. Dane Tilse was deregistered for something that may or may not be similar to what Stewart did. Oh and Dane Tilse wasn't even charged.

The NRL can do as they please as far as who plays in their competition.