NRL ban Jack Wighton for 10 matches, impose $30,000 fine

[greeneyed]

Hi all... just a reminder... some posts are sailing pretty close to the wind with speculation. Can we please stick to just the facts as they are so far reported, thanks.

[Lucy]

All in my opinion but just sounds like he was taking a piss and these guys started giving him **** and they biffed. Jack has allegedly given them a hiding and now they pressing charges. Would be intersting to know if the other guys have charges against them.

The articles that have come out make it sound like Jack has assaulted 3 guys? How come no one on here is backing Jack - 3 blokes against 1 guy but all the hate is against Jack - what if he was just defending him self.

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Let's just say you are way off the money.

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[Canberra Milk]

All in my opinion but just sounds like he was taking a piss and these guys started giving him **** and they biffed. Jack has allegedly given them a hiding and now they pressing charges. Would be intersting to know if the other guys have charges against them.

The articles that have come out make it sound like Jack has assaulted 3 guys? How come no one on here is backing Jack - 3 blokes against 1 guy but all the hate is against Jack - what if he was just defending him self.

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Yeah well, you would hope that would be his defence. I can't imagine what other defence there would be, to my limited criminal law knowledge.

[Green eyed Mick]

I think people are getting way, way ahead of themselves.

There are a multitude of things he could have done that could result in these kinds of charges. None of them anywhere near what Lodge or Packer did.

[Gorilla]

All in my opinion but just sounds like he was taking a piss and these guys started giving him **** and they biffed. Jack has allegedly given them a hiding and now they pressing charges. Would be intersting to know if the other guys have charges against them.

The articles that have come out make it sound like Jack has assaulted 3 guys? How come no one on here is backing Jack - 3 blokes against 1 guy but all the hate is against Jack - what if he was just defending him self.

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Let's just say you are way off the money.

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Ah well I'm not in the know but I'd like to give him benefit of the doubt.

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[Lucy]

Or maybe some people have heard what he did but cannot say it until it's been released due to GH Guidelines? But in saying that, it is still hearsay until it is confirmed.

[The Nickman]

Look, I’m sure there’s a good chance some of the charges are just because he was a witness to someone else hitting someone or urinating

I’m sure it’s all just the media making up lies about the raiders, don’t you know that’s all they ever do??

[sprintman]

Off to the Knights anyway if you listen to the rumours

[FROG]

With little head firmly in hand

[Brew]

Off to the Knights anyway if you listen to the rumours

I sure do!

Jack to Newcastle.
Austin to Souths.
Junior to Parramatta.
Sezer to the Bulldogs.
Papalii to the Warriors, Titans or Broncos.
And we are getting Farah and Norman.

Have I missed any??!


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[Green eyed Mick]

Drinkwater and Kaufusi as well.

[twistedbydesign]

Certainly not going to dance on the grave if this does end Jack's time here in Canberra. I really don't want add another player to the list of "talented local juniors who never fulfill their potential at the Raiders". Living overseas I have no idea what transpired, but everything seems to suggest it's pretty damn serious.

There may be a silver lining if it makes the club more active in recruiting a quality fullback and getting Jack's (reportedly) inflated salary off the books. But these are a reflection of errors from the front office much more so than Wighton himself, not really his fault that he's been played out of position on a massive wedge for a couple of years.

[Surlyraider]

Let's just say you are way off the money.

Correct

[LP Raider]

Off to the Knights anyway if you listen to the rumours

Guess he will play centre.

[Brew]

Off to the Knights anyway if you listen to the rumours

Guess he will play centre.

Lucky Stuart isn’t coach, no way would he start Ponga over Jack


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[Neeeegz]

Off to the Knights anyway if you listen to the rumours

Guess he will play centre.

At least he will have to accept centre money too. Still gets paid

[Sossman]

Generally people don’t start a fight when taking a leak.

Must be a Canberra thing. Didn’t Toddles punch up one of Tilse’s mates, then took a leak on him?

Very Canberra. The Civic Handshake

[FROG]

That'll be stuarts basis for keeping him... Why would we release him so he can be signed by another club...

[Raiders Lim!]

Certainly not going to dance on the grave if this does end Jack's time here in Canberra. I really don't want add another player to the list of "talented local juniors who never fulfill their potential at the Raiders". Living overseas I have no idea what transpired, but everything seems to suggest it's pretty damn serious.

There may be a silver lining if it makes the club more active in recruiting a quality fullback and getting Jack's (reportedly) inflated salary off the books. But these are a reflection of errors from the front office much more so than Wighton himself, not really his fault that he's been played out of position on a massive wedge for a couple of years.

This hasn’t made the BBC’s top stories mate?


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[twistedbydesign]

Certainly not going to dance on the grave if this does end Jack's time here in Canberra. I really don't want add another player to the list of "talented local juniors who never fulfill their potential at the Raiders". Living overseas I have no idea what transpired, but everything seems to suggest it's pretty damn serious.

There may be a silver lining if it makes the club more active in recruiting a quality fullback and getting Jack's (reportedly) inflated salary off the books. But these are a reflection of errors from the front office much more so than Wighton himself, not really his fault that he's been played out of position on a massive wedge for a couple of years.

This hasn’t made the BBC’s top stories mate?


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haha not yet mate. As an NRL player you usually need to go "full Monaghan" to make the international news agenda

[Sun Coast Raider]

It is interesting the things you learn when talking to someone who knows the bloke. Allegedly.

EDIT

Can't say I have a lot of sympathy. How much do you have to allegedly make a year before people will act like professionals ?

[tommyhud9]

Hard to imagine him playing in green again after Wednesday given the charges EDIT.

Sad to see another junior leave the club, however I don't think it's all that much of a loss. Use the money wisely.

[gerg]

I'll call it now. He goes to another club and plays centre permanently, within 18 months he'll be regarded as the best centre in the game.

[Goobeeful]

Raiders to select under-fire fullback Jack Wighton as he prepares to face court

Canberra coach Ricky Stuart is set to name his under-fire fullback Jack Wighton for Saturday night’s clash with the Eels just a day before he appears in court to face nine charges. It is expected the matter will be adjourned to be heard at a later date.

The Raiders board has not instructed the club to stand Wighton down while the court proceedings are pending and the NRL is expected to wait for the outcome of the fullback’s case before deciding what sanctions if any should be handed down.

Read more: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... e5c155ec52

[LastRaider]

I'll call it now. He goes to another club and plays centre permanently, within 18 months he'll be regarded as the best centre in the game.

Uncle Nick from the roosters will be lining up an offer now. More than likely work as a junior development officer for the remainder of the year then be in the side from round 1 next year


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[Roger Kenworthy]

Certainly not going to dance on the grave if this does end Jack's time here in Canberra. I really don't want add another player to the list of "talented local juniors who never fulfill their potential at the Raiders". Living overseas I have no idea what transpired, but everything seems to suggest it's pretty damn serious.

There may be a silver lining if it makes the club more active in recruiting a quality fullback and getting Jack's (reportedly) inflated salary off the books. But these are a reflection of errors from the front office much more so than Wighton himself, not really his fault that he's been played out of position on a massive wedge for a couple of years.

Given he has been in first grade for over five years, and only had consistent form for about 10 weeks at the end of 2016, I think we are a fair way down that path anyway.

[Roger Kenworthy]

How did it get to be that everyone calls Jack Wighton by his first name? Jack did this, Jack did that...

I can't remember that happening with any other player.

I am Jack's total lack of surprise.

I think it's because he seems quite childlike.

[Relax-init]

I'll call it now. He goes to another club and plays centre permanently, within 18 months he'll be regarded as the best centre in the game.

Uncle Nick from the roosters will be lining up an offer now. More than likely work as a junior development officer for the remainder of the year then be in the side from round 1 next year


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He's gunna need a bigger hat..........

[Johno]

I'll call it now. He goes to another club and plays centre permanently, within 18 months he'll be regarded as the best centre in the game.

Uncle Nick from the roosters will be lining up an offer now. More than likely work as a junior development officer for the remainder of the year then be in the side from round 1 next year


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He's gunna need a bigger hat..........

Hes got a closet full of hats, finds one or two newer ones each year, usually bigger

[T_R]

All in my opinion but just sounds like he was taking a piss and these guys started giving him **** and they biffed. Jack has allegedly given them a hiding and now they pressing charges. Would be intersting to know if the other guys have charges against them.

The articles that have come out make it sound like Jack has assaulted 3 guys? How come no one on here is backing Jack - 3 blokes against 1 guy but all the hate is against Jack - what if he was just defending him self.

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How do you press charges??

[dubby]

All in my opinion but just sounds like he was taking a piss and these guys started giving him **** and they biffed. Jack has allegedly given them a hiding and now they pressing charges. Would be intersting to know if the other guys have charges against them.

The articles that have come out make it sound like Jack has assaulted 3 guys? How come no one on here is backing Jack - 3 blokes against 1 guy but all the hate is against Jack - what if he was just defending him self.

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How do you press charges??

By watching too much tv.

Or by taking them to the dry cleaner

[T_R]

All in my opinion but just sounds like he was taking a piss and these guys started giving him **** and they biffed. Jack has allegedly given them a hiding and now they pressing charges. Would be intersting to know if the other guys have charges against them.

The articles that have come out make it sound like Jack has assaulted 3 guys? How come no one on here is backing Jack - 3 blokes against 1 guy but all the hate is against Jack - what if he was just defending him self.

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How do you press charges??

By watching too much tv.

Or by taking them to the dry cleaner

[Kryptonite]

How did it get to be that everyone calls Jack Wighton by his first name? Jack did this, Jack did that...

I can't remember that happening with any other player.

I am Jack's total lack of surprise.

I think it's because he seems quite childlike.

It started with the trampoline incident, Jack will end up at the Storm under Bellamy and play Origin in the centres by 2020

[Surlyraider]

All in my opinion but just sounds like he was taking a piss and these guys started giving him **** and they biffed. Jack has allegedly given them a hiding and now they pressing charges. Would be intersting to know if the other guys have charges against them.

Except there's no such thing as pressing charges in this country. Only the Police can lay or "press" charges. It's their decision.

[scotchberry]

How did it get to be that everyone calls Jack Wighton by his first name? Jack did this, Jack did that...

I can't remember that happening with any other player.

I am Jack's total lack of surprise.

I think it's because he seems quite childlike.

It started with the trampoline incident, Jack will end up at the Storm under Bellamy and play Origin in the centres by 2020

Can’t see him signing there with Chambers/Scott on their books.

I agree though that where ever he ends up he will be playing Origin in the centers not to long into the near future.