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4. I take it you haven't met too many Rugby League players wives ? They tend to be very forgiving when their lifestyle and bank balance are at stake. Those implants, Botox, and collagen injections aren't free either.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bremsstrahlung
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/...21-h11o2k.html
State of Origin provokes family violence in NSW, says report
Interesting they have State of Origin on this Sunday night
I didnt know it was on for some reason
Must be a big event on or something because it aint getting much publicity
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Originally Posted by boz-monaut
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Greg Chromatic
13 HOURS AGO
Any spike in violence towards women during ramadan?
gotta hear both sides TBH........Quote:
Florence from Firenze
15 HOURS AGO
Simple: don't have the State of Origin on Wednesdays.
The "violence" would probably be more of your "rolling pin" type from frustrated wives and partners not getting any help or attention round the house!
nothing to do with the toxic masculinity and watching big, stupid, boofy blokes run into each other while you get on the piss
let's blame women for this too - just like it's their fault for walking home at night
Lets just blame the lack of intelligence and culture from the dumb ****ers who are attracted to this gameQuote:
Originally Posted by boz-monaut
It aint like the sterotype of dumb bogan Bazza aint appropriate
the thing that befuddles me the most is that i can only assume that an overwhelming percentage of the sports 'fans' have NEVER played the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by boz-monaut
its always bizarre to me that people get this sense of 'superiority' because the sport they watch on tv is physically stronger than the sport 'you' watch on tv.
weird.
people get real defensive over an activity from which they are absolutely no part of.
Good work by the guys with front page headlines today
Why do they need to strip off and dance naked in a pub beats me
What is also baffling is why one of his teammates needs to grope his genitals whilst he is dancing
Some crazy guys involved in this game
I remember a rugby league playing school acquaintance once telling me they all did “bird baths” on their Mad Monday.
I just don’t get it.
For all you peeps unaware, enjoy googling.
Lol, Australian captain caught drink driving and speeding.
Also, an absolute blowup about dishonesty from the Rooters about Gronks injury, claiming open disclosure on injuries needs to be implemented as it’s a multi million dollar industry and betting etc. pretty amusing.
All season they want to add to the theatrics and news corps loved releasing an article every 2 hours in the week leading up to the GF about Gronks shoulder.
Also amusing that the guy played a grand final with a broken scapula and didn’t do very much at all, and people are labelling it the best and most heroic grand final performance.
I actually think the NRL handled the Inglis thing ok. Made a mistake, just like we all do in life, player owned up and paid the price. I always have way more sympathy for people getting DUI the next day, as opposed to driving whilst on the piss.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bremsstrahlung
As for the injury blow up. Oh, I absolutely agree that it's a massive issue for commentators, supporters, gamblers and the like.
But **** em all.
Coach did what he could to give his team the best chance at winning.
I'm all for it.
So people have no issue with an employer cutting your shifts because of a non-work related incident ?
We have laws to deal with drink driving - let those authorities handle it.
The NRL should stick to what they know best - rolling shit in glitter and calling it a sport.
But where is their consistency in response ??Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dunster
They go ape shit at blokes peetending to have sex with a dog pissing in their mouth or dancing naked
Yet someone drives pissed and speeds and endangers the general public during school holiday period with his stupidity and they give him a slap on the wrist
Typical NRL incompetence really
i guess it would depend if i was a high-profile employee and my contract had a clause related to bringing my employer into disrepute.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dunster
whilst i understand the point of view that he wasnt 'at work', i think its been pointed out plenty of times that a players contract (at both a club and rep level) pretty much puts them 'at work' 24/7.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dunster
Now we can all argue that being at work 24/7 is a silly notion, but its part of selling your soul to the NRL devil.
Also, plenty of jobs these days make 'the boss' liable for incidents that take place when an employee is on their commute.
the definition of the 'workplace' is very very grey these days.
If you work for any business in Australia and do something illegal that is reported by the media, your job is in peril if it is known who you work for - simple IR.
Not just knuckle draggers.
In the case of Inglis I'd like to know if it was an NRL partners / sponsors product Inglis was drinking and if so what actions will the NRL be taking with respect to that partnership / arrangement ?
Surely, the partnership needs to be terminated.
after the recent spate of domestic violence and sexual assault charges being laid against prominent players these last few weeks, the NRL announced that there will be TWO White ribbon rounds this season.
strong leadership IMHO.
Knights COE construction underway. For some reason I thought this was being built at the southern end of the stadium but is going on the land next to the tenzo.
https://www.newcastleknights.com.au/...llence-update/
Do we get accessQuote:
Originally Posted by evolution
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Originally Posted by StannyCFCJET
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“As well as providing a world class rugby league training facility, the community will be able to make use of a planned 2.5-kilometre walking and cycle way around the site and outdoor gym facilities for recreational use,” said Minister Ayres.
Sure do buddy, on yer bike then.
HaHa I meant the JerksQuote:
Originally Posted by plague
2.5km cycling path ? Are they serious - I could manual that.
Knights announced they will stand down any of their players charged with rape or sexual assault.
How big of them.
unless they announced that policy using a hashtag then its an empty threat.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetmaster
everyone knows the only way to fix domestic violence is hashtags and ribbons.
stupid NRL.
The attitude of their players union is pretty much..."pics or it didn't happen".Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
Excelled themselves....vids or it didn't happen.
Typical - "the boys are innocent, let em play footy" article.
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5...tion/?cs=13296
i can absolutely understand both sides of this argument. not even sure how you can justify one stance or the other.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetmaster
hmmm so an embarrassed groupy may fib to to save face?Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
100kg plus Blokes running at each other full speed for 80 mins seeking to either get past or inflict maximum damage upon their opponent.
Why is this appropriate behaviour on the field but not off the field ?
Violence is violence.
It's like trying to justify raping a prostitute.
Just throwing this out there...
https://www.theherald.com.au/story/5...tion/?cs=13296
It's very sad the Jarrod Mullen situation. No doubt he's made bad decisions but he's made those decisions within an environment the powers that be in Rugby League have created.
Clubs, Sponsors, and Media all have blood on their hands and throwing Mullen under the bus doesn't change their contribution to the Rugby League shit storm
i always saw the parallels between Mullen and Kantas situations.
im still amazed how 'well' Kanta has come out of all the disappointment and heartache that injuries and plain bad luck have cost him.
dude seems so well adjusted.
compare that to Mullen whos life seems to have gone to all depths of hell since he was injured.
now this isnt a simple 'soccer is better than footy' thing. but you gotta wonder what types of people/support they both had around them to get through all this stuff.
(and just to be clear, im not inferring Kanta had any drug issues, they were both young talents with the world at their feet and injuries have robbed them both of possibly an even more 'successful' career).
How much more help does he need??Quote:
Originally Posted by The Dunster
It aint like NRL players aint given.ample amounts of education on how not to be a violent druggo rapist in society
The rest of society dont get this education yet somehow manage to work it out
The only one who needs to take responsibility here is Mullen
He has flushed his career/life down the drain with his own stupid decisions
When does the responsibility ever rest on an individual for their decisions??
They are having a Game of Thrones round.
https://cdn.newsapi.com.au/image/v1/...53a?width=1024
wack as all ****.
A professional athlete needs performance enhancing drugs to be competitive. Most regular folk have jobs / careers where they simply would get no benefit from them.Quote:
Originally Posted by MFKS
Mullens error was in entering a profession where drug use was a prerequisite for success.
The reason drugs are a prerequisite is pressure from the clubs, media, and the fans to perform at a level simply not achievable without them except perhaps by a very select few with the right DNA.
The half backs today would run over the top of front rowers from 40 years ago ffs.
Very true...30 years ago, fullbacks, centres, halves, hookers and props all had very different physiques to suit their position.
All cut from the same mould now.
Not really? Have you watched NRL lately? plenty of big blokes and small quick blokesQuote:
Originally Posted by Jetmaster