NRL Players and family members in hot water

[Morkel]

So, hypothetically, other players could well have been tested and found positive, yet we wouldn't hear about it unless it was their second time?

 

[Horseheadsup]

And your point?

Wasn't trying to vilify Barba just saying it's a shame.

 

[1910]

OK, so probably an obvious answer but somehow I missed it..........

Why is it a 12 week suspension and not 2 years?

Thinking big Dell copped 2 years, so what's different?

Wendell tested positive on game day. Equals two years.
Barba tested positive out of competition. Equals 12 weeks.

 

[1910]

So, hypothetically, other players could well have been tested and found positive, yet we wouldn't hear about it unless it was their second time?

Yep 2000 Tests a year across NRL NYC. First offence is about support not discipline. No one but those three people at your club know. 400 Tests in preseason.

 

[Stix]

Wendell tested positive on game day. Equals two years.
Barba tested positive out of competition. Equals 12 weeks.

I know there is no place for it in society and professional sport but it ***** me how he can be tested after the season had finished and the team had just won the GF... Isn't he on his own time then? It doesn't really bother me, I've always thought he was a dickhead but I would feel differently if this was before or after a game during the season... I kind of feel sorry for him

 

[gordjw]

And your point?

Oates is Walter White

 

[Kaz]

I know there is no place for it in society and professional sport but it ***** me how he can be tested after the season had finished and the team had just won the GF... Isn't he on his own time then? It doesn't really bother me, I've always thought he was a dickhead but I would feel differently if this was before or after a game during the season... I kind of feel sorry for him

The NRL Integrity Unit established an Illicit and Hazardous Drug Testing Policy in July 2014.

NRL committed to random drug testing - NRL.com

So he was well aware that he could be tested.

IMO: Because he tested positive previously he was targeted.

I don't feel sorry for him.

 

[BRC088]

What if Mal stuck him in the 4 nations squad for laughs, would he have got 2 years then?

 

[Broncoman]

There is a warrant for Radradra's arrest after he failed to show up in court.

 

[Nashy]

Kick the shit bag to the curb unless he has a medical cert.

 

[tommy]

He is in Fiji because his dad is apparently sick. The judge says he is not satisfied with the excuse but is giving him 2 days to come up with satisfying proof otherwise then yeah the warrant is issued. Something like that is what I was reading anyway.

 

[Super Freak]

Meme not totally accurate.

A cop from the US would have shot him since he is black.

But still, pretty funny.

 

[Super Freak]

 

[Nashy]

What ever happened to player copping it for "bringing the game into disrepute"? Bring it back.

 

[GCBRONCO]

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BREAKING: Fox Sports News understands Semi Radradra has signed a one-year deal with French Rugby club Toulon

 

[GCBRONCO]

I almost feel sorry for Eels fans for 2016.............yeah not really.

 

[tommy]

So we're not swapping him for Hunt?

 

[Unbreakable]

So we're not swapping him for Hunt?

Nah, but they'll probably use the money they were going to spend on him on Hunt.

Wouldn't surprise me if they offer him $800k a year now that Semi is off their books.