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I think Ramsay will struggle with the rigors of first grade. The days of skinny, fast wingers really do look to be a thing of the past.

Daniel Tupou is a great example of this. The turnaround in his career definitely came on the back of becoming stronger and a real threat in the hard rucking runs for Easts. Even the gun fast flashy wingers like Addo-Carr are pretty bloody muscly and durable.
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Ramsay might bulk up like Dugan did.

He looks like a junior worth extending his contract in my opinion.

But certainly his debut was overhyped and Valemi added some dollars to the wingers contract.

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St George Illawarra forward Trent Merrin announces immediate retirement

St George Illawarra forward Trent Merrin has announced his immediate retirement from the National Rugby League. The local Shellharbour Sharks junior retires with 250 first grade games to his name, including stints with the Penrith Panthers (2016-18) and Leeds Rhinos (2019).

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No doubt pushed out the door by McGuire's arrival. Have to admit he looked a long way off NRL fitness levels in his appearances this year. Struggled to keep up with the game.
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Northern Raider wrote: April 21, 2021, 1:11 pm No doubt pushed out the door by McGuire's arrival. Have to admit he looked a long way off NRL fitness levels in his appearances this year. Struggled to keep up with the game.
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-PJ- wrote: April 21, 2021, 1:37 pm
Northern Raider wrote: April 21, 2021, 1:11 pm No doubt pushed out the door by McGuire's arrival. Have to admit he looked a long way off NRL fitness levels in his appearances this year. Struggled to keep up with the game.
Needs more KFC.
Don't think lack of KFC was an issue there.
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Northern Raider wrote: April 21, 2021, 2:03 pm
-PJ- wrote: April 21, 2021, 1:37 pm
Northern Raider wrote: April 21, 2021, 1:11 pm No doubt pushed out the door by McGuire's arrival. Have to admit he looked a long way off NRL fitness levels in his appearances this year. Struggled to keep up with the game.
Needs more KFC.
Don't think lack of KFC was an issue there.
Lack of KFC is ALWAYS an issue.
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I went for a feed after the Gallen fight and my local KFC was closed! It was a big issue.
Apparently Merrin stepped aside so the Dragons could upgrade one of their development players. Seems like he's always got to share a slice of the pie.
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So De Bellin named for this week.
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Dr Zaius wrote:So De Bellin named for this week. Image
need to be careful what you write online but I'd expect huge social media fallout

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bonehead wrote: June 3, 2021, 8:33 am
Dr Zaius wrote:So De Bellin named for this week. Image
need to be careful what you write online but I'd expect huge social media fallout
Plenty of people on social media saying De Belin should sue the NRL for loss of income. Reckon it's more a case that he wants this put well and truly behind him. He won't be going anywhere near a courtroom again if he can help it.
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bonehead wrote:
Dr Zaius wrote:So De Bellin named for this week. Image
need to be careful what you write online but I'd expect huge social media fallout

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Northern Raider wrote:
bonehead wrote: June 3, 2021, 8:33 am
Dr Zaius wrote:So De Bellin named for this week. Image
need to be careful what you write online but I'd expect huge social media fallout
Plenty of people on social media saying De Belin should sue the NRL for loss of income. Reckon it's more a case that he wants this put well and truly behind him. He won't be going anywhere near a courtroom again if he can help it.
Wasn't he still being paid?

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-TW- wrote: June 3, 2021, 10:50 am
Northern Raider wrote:
bonehead wrote: June 3, 2021, 8:33 am
Dr Zaius wrote:So De Bellin named for this week. Image
need to be careful what you write online but I'd expect huge social media fallout
Plenty of people on social media saying De Belin should sue the NRL for loss of income. Reckon it's more a case that he wants this put well and truly behind him. He won't be going anywhere near a courtroom again if he can help it.
Wasn't he still being paid?
A reduced salary from unconfirmed reports.
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JDB challenged the NRL's policy in federal court and that court ruled in favour of the NRL's NFSD policy and deemed it appropriate and legal
Maybe im missing something and im by no means an expert but in this, but i would think suing the NRL for any lost income or damages as a result of a policy that the federal court has ruled legal and appropriate might be a hard case to win.
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NRL probe Dragons over COVID breach amid claim Paul Vaughan hosted house party

The NRL integrity unit is investigating claims that a number of Dragons players amid claims they attended a party at the house of prop Paul Vaughan.

The Dragons released a statement on Sunday addressing reports of a breach of both the NRL’s biosecurity protocols along with a breach of the NSW stay-at-home orders currently in place across large parts of the state.

Read more: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... 4aa89d3b76

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St George Illawarra are aware of a New South Wales state government stay-at-home order and NRL biosecurity breach involving a number of players.

The Dragons will not make comment at this time, while the investigation into the matter with the NRL Integrity Unit and NSW Police continues.

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Paul Vaughan a repeat offender too.
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Dragons players in COVID breach named

The NRL Integrity Unit is investigating at least 12 St George Illawarra players who have breached the strict COVID protocols by hosting a house party.

Fox Sports has confirmed 11 of the players being investigated include: Paul Vaughan, Josh McGuire, Jack Bird, Blake Lawrie, Corey Norman, Kaide Ellis, Matt Dufty, Gerard Beale, Josh Kerr, Daniel Alvaro and Zac Lomax.

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St George Illawarra Dragons hit with $305,000 in fines, Vaughan banned eight weeks

The NRL has announced hefty fines and bans for the 13 St George Illawarra players who breached the game's biosecurity protocols when they attended a gathering at prop Paul Vaughan's house.

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St George Illawarra Dragons players fined $305,000 and given match suspensions

The National Rugby League (NRL) has issued Breach Notices to 13 St George Illawarra Dragons players alleging they failed to comply with the game’s biosecurity protocols and withheld key information from the NRL Integrity Unit.

The NRL alleges that player Paul Vaughan invited players to a gathering at his home on Saturday 3 July which was attended by 12 teammates, in breach of NSW Public Health Orders and the Game’s biosecurity protocols. It’s alleged a number of players hid or fled the residence when NSW Police attended the home after complaints from neighbours.

It’s also alleged that a number of players gave or were involved in giving misleading information about the event during the NRL’s investigation into the breaches and that some of the players conspired to withhold key information from the NRL. The notices allege that all players involved knowingly breached the game’s biosecurity rules by attending the premeditated gathering. They were made aware of the game’s Biosecurity Protocols by the club and admit they knew they were breaching the game’s rules.

The Breach Notice issued to Vaughan, who has previously been sanctioned by the NRL for breaches of the biosecurity rules in 2020 and who organised and hosted the gathering, proposes an 8 match suspension and a fine of $50,000.

This takes into account Vaughan withholding key information from the Integrity Unit. The proposed sanctions for all other players who attended the gathering include one match suspensions and fines.

Total fines for all players amount to $305,000. Players serving one-match suspensions will be split across a minimum of 2 Rounds and a maximum of 4 Rounds to ensure the Dragons have enough players available to field a squad each week.

The fines take into account past indiscretions and the varying salaries of the players.

Blake Lawry - $20,000
Corey Norman - $50,000
Daniel Alvaro - $15,000
Jack Bird - $25,000
Josh Kerr - $18,000
Josh McGuire - $12,000
Kaide Ellis - $5,000
Matt Dufty - $23,000
Paul Vaughan - $50,000
Tyrell Fuimaono - $12,000
Zac Lomax - $31,000
Jack de Belin - $42,000
Gerard Beale - $2,000

NRL Chief Executive Andrew Abdo said the game alleges the players deliberately put at risk the continuity of the competition.

“In our view the actions of the players were deliberate and some of the players withheld key information from the Integrity Unit,’’ he said.

“On the information we have, the players understood the protocols and deliberately chose to ignore them, they chose to risk the continuity of our competition. The sanctions handed down today puts every player in the game on notice, particularly repeat offenders – this sort of conduct will not be tolerated.

“There are many people working incredibly hard to keep the competition going – it’s a privilege to play football, not a right. We’ve made promises to the community and to state governments and we will do everything we can to honour those promises. I want to stress that there are almost 900 players and officials following strict biosecurity measures and the overwhelming number are doing the right thing, as they did last year.

“We will continue to work with all clubs and state governments to ensure compliance, the health and safety of the community, our players and officials the continuity of the competition.”

The players have 5 working days to respond to the Breach Notices.

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Vaughan’s pretty loose eh ?

Is he still on the Winnie Reds ?
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You would think De Bellend would be doing everything to keep his nose clean, considering what he’s gone through.
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Vaughan gives you the impression he's not the most responsible person off the field.
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Corey Norman is pure trouble as well.
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Just watching the news and it was absolutely eye popping....

Firstly someone sought Matt Lodge's opinion on the matter...

Secondly, and more baffling, his response... 'you do the crime, you do the time'

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So Vaughan’s neighbour rang the heat and dobbed him in..

Probably a disgruntled Raiders fan.
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No he's a twat

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They have 5 days to respond to the breach notices.

They should gather a Vaughan’s place for a meeting.
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Fuifui Bradbrad wrote:You would think De Bellend would be doing everything to keep his nose clean, considering what he’s gone through.
Yep. There’s some people you just can’t reach.
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I’m hearing the stripper was wearing a mask.

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Phil Rothfield says Dragons players were hiding in cupboards and Bellend was hiding under a bed.

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-PJ- wrote: July 5, 2021, 6:38 pm Vaughan’s pretty loose eh ?

Is he still on the Winnie Reds ?
I wonder if he’s been keeping his nose clean.
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