Sam Burgess wins appeal and is free to play
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QueefRichards
Bencher
What a farce.
He should have been out for 2 weeks. This is unacceptable.
maxta
First Grader
Agree mate - and look at the can of worms when it happens next time and the bloke gets 2 weeks, maybe misses a final ??
Are all the radio stations, footy shows, commentators and journos going to complain everyday on every show about this like they did when Jake didn’t cop a suspension?
Jake did deserve a week but wasn’t as bad as what Burgess did AND Jake has a good record whereas Burgess has a disgusting record. Plus he’s been lucky not being charged over many other incidents over the years.
He knocked Moylan out who can’t even play a week later due to concussion issues.
NRL are a farce.
Jake did deserve a week but wasn’t as bad as what Burgess did AND Jake has a good record whereas Burgess has a disgusting record. Plus he’s been lucky not being charged over many other incidents over the years.
He knocked Moylan out who can’t even play a week later due to concussion issues.
NRL are a farce.
Scorpio
Armchair Expert
Moylan got knocked out cold and played no further part in that match as a result of that high tackle. He also has to sit out this weekend as a result of that hit.
As punishment... Burgess (as a repeat offender) gets away with paying a fine and is free to play.
Maloney on the other hand gets two weeks for a trip.
"Consistency is overrated"
As punishment... Burgess (as a repeat offender) gets away with paying a fine and is free to play.
Maloney on the other hand gets two weeks for a trip.
"Consistency is overrated"
Moylan was cleared and come back on, which is also a huge issue for me
How can he be cleared on the night by the nrl doctors to return to the field, then subsequently ruled out the next week due to concussion ?!?!?!
47MVEagle
Bencher
If your name is Sam Burgess, yes.
Normie
Bencher
He was diagnosed with delayed concussion which can happen & have seen it many times during my career as a Nurse.
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Narrabeen Laker
Reserve Grader
That burgess grub has been charged 15 different times , whacks a smaller playmaker in the head and knocks him out . The judiciary finds him GUILTY and then imposes a $1900 dollar fine with no suspension. Am I living in a dream world ? If so when do the 40 virgin brides come knocking on my door ?
As I said elsewhere...
It's because souffs play storm (expected loss) but with sam they are hoping the scores are close. This is because Manly play the warriors and a decent win is expected. Hence Manly would jump over souffs with a better for and against.
You know it makes sense...
It's because souffs play storm (expected loss) but with sam they are hoping the scores are close. This is because Manly play the warriors and a decent win is expected. Hence Manly would jump over souffs with a better for and against.
You know it makes sense...
A 16 time offender gets off with a slap on the wrist, yep, all sounds fair to the Turdburger!!
sheridanstand78
First Grader
The Mickey Mouse judicial process needs a total overhaul and we need some consistency and guidelines in relation to charges.
The frivolous monetary penalties do not deter repeat offenders like McGuire and Burgess. The only thing that they know will hurt them is missing games!
The people who lay the charges are the ones out of touch with the game, the carry over system is a failure!!
It was obvious what a farce it has become when Jake was allowed to escape while two other players for similar tackles were suspended.
The only consistent thing is Greenturds ineptness in getting this right!!
The frivolous monetary penalties do not deter repeat offenders like McGuire and Burgess. The only thing that they know will hurt them is missing games!
The people who lay the charges are the ones out of touch with the game, the carry over system is a failure!!
It was obvious what a farce it has become when Jake was allowed to escape while two other players for similar tackles were suspended.
The only consistent thing is Greenturds ineptness in getting this right!!
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