Walker cleared to play.

[Pittwater Legend]

How can the same bloke that let Russell Packer and Matt Lodge back into the game, and also gave Greg Inglis a glowing Character reference for his court appearance, now start handing out suspensions to blokes found guilty of nothing???

Perfect question to outline how ****ing ridiculous the situation is.

 

[Ranga]

So Manly have said that Manly have accepted the NRL standing Walker down and have been told that any application for salary cap relief will be looked on favourably. I’d imagine that accepting the Stand down would have been a pre-requisite for the salary cap relief.

@Fluffy, interesting point you made re short term player loans. I like it but it is very hard on the player loaned.

 

[HappilyManly]

So the NRL has caved in to hysterical mob (social media and NRL media) and not stood up for a basic right we're all supposed to have (innocent until proven guilty).

I can understand a player charged with a criminal offence not being considered for rep footy, but club football is private companies vs private companies.

Bet that lawyers are queueing up to mount a challenge a la Terry Hill vs The Draft

 

[The Indian]

No shocks Todd's first use of his discretionary powers is against Us.

We've really got to stop giving this guy ammunition though...….

 

[globaleagle]

It's a strange day alright.

Two other things:

Napa to be fined 10% of his salary for a 5 year old video he didn't take and he didn't release. Napa should be recouping that money from the dog who released the video.

Walker to be stood down for 3 months under this 'no fault' thing, but Scott Bolton who has been found guilty of assault gets 10 weeks, reduced to 5 if he talks to other footy teams (which he intends to do).

So... a guilty person gets suspended for less time than someone who is currently pleading innocent in a case not decided?

Incredible.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...s/news-story/bd19b9606002732981f0873e1baf68cf

 

[Pittwater Legend]

I feel sorry for Napa. He should have not been punished at all.

Embarrassing situation for him for sure but definitely not worthy of any punishment.

 

[Jigzkiller]

Well done Todd never thought you had the balls but you did. If walker is upset by it he can (try) to injunct the league but we all know that aint going to happen (without club support which he doesn't have). Like the salary cap when people threaten court action it never eventuates.
I have it from a few people close to the club they are happy the circus is over.

 

[Chip and Chase]

What exactly is Scott Bolton supposed to say to this gathering of Captains and senior players that will earn him a 50% reduction in his suspension ?? Is Todd going to be present and deem whether his speech is sufficiently contrite ? "Hi I'm Scott, I did a naughty thing. I'm sorry. Thank you for your time ".

It's kindergarten stuff.

 

[Simonmyers11]

It's a strange day alright.

Two other things:

Napa to be fined 10% of his salary for a 5 year old video he didn't take and he didn't release. Napa should be recouping that money from the dog who released the video.

Walker to be stood down for 3 months under this 'no fault' thing, but Scott Bolton who has been found guilty of assault gets 10 weeks, reduced to 5 if he talks to other footy teams (which he intends to do).

So... a guilty person gets suspended for less time than someone who is currently pleading innocent in a case not decided?

Incredible.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...s/news-story/bd19b9606002732981f0873e1baf68cf

Can still get worse, Walkers court case which will be heard May 10 doesn't come to a verdict and then gets adjourned for another 3 months! Might be on the sidelines all year

 

[robbiea]

Feki from the Sharks name keeps coming up ..

 

[The Who]

What exactly is Scott Bolton supposed to say to this gathering of Captains and senior players that will earn him a 50% reduction in his suspension ?? Is Todd going to be present and deem whether his speech is sufficiently contrite ? "Hi I'm Scott, I did a naughty thing. I'm sorry. Thank you for your time ".

It's kindergarten stuff.

I gather he's going to show a video of his indiscretion. If the box office takings are strong then Nappa will be scheduled to show his for the night session.

 

[Chip and Chase]

Can still get worse, Walkers court case which will be heard May 10 doesn't come to a verdict and then gets adjourned for another 3 months! Might be on the sidelines all year

Raises an interesting point. Does he change his plea to guilty and throw himself at the mercy of the court with the full support of his partner's forgiveness in the hope it's a good behaviour bond or something. That ends the court process and thereby his suspension. Of course he then is at the mercy of his Highness Teflon Todd as to whether further suspensions or deregistration are forthcoming because he has been found guilty. He's screwed either way.

 

[mickqld]

Just cut him now. Go find a replacement or just use a Des back ender to lure a high profile signing. Whose a top center we can pilfer ??

 

[Woodsie]

Why did @Woodsie leave Manly

No matter who is telling the story ..... the short version always seems to involve a girl and love ...


.. and please don't bing @mozgrame into this ...

 

[Class of 96]

I’d imagine that accepting the Stand down would have been a pre-requisite for the salary cap relief.

And this will be the ultimate sucker punch. Give us a hint that we may get some relief then renege for the image of the game.

 

[Pittwater Legend]

No matter who is telling the story ..... the short version always seems to involve a girl and love ...


.. and please don't bing @mozgrame into this ...

I had assumed that you left Manly to fight in some clan wars

 

[Kevinward777]

It's a strange day alright.

Two other things:

Napa to be fined 10% of his salary for a 5 year old video he didn't take and he didn't release. Napa should be recouping that money from the dog who released the video.

Walker to be stood down for 3 months under this 'no fault' thing, but Scott Bolton who has been found guilty of assault gets 10 weeks, reduced to 5 if he talks to other footy teams (which he intends to do).

So... a guilty person gets suspended for less time than someone who is currently pleading innocent in a case not decided?

Incredible.

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...s/news-story/bd19b9606002732981f0873e1baf68cf

Wow.

 

[Woodsie]

an erection you could crack a flea on

Hahahah ... what a great old saying .... haven't heard it for years ....

 

[lsz]

I would have been fine if he had actually stated why and how the decision had been reached

My guess is that to do that would open them up to some potential form of litigation... which means we are all mushrooms here

 

[Wombat64]

Walker likely to be stood down for three months. IF Manly gets salary cap relief, who do we go for??

Ben Ba Ba