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

[Jake]

Ultimately, he's dogged the boys. We are now down an experienced spine player with the season on the line.

Hopefully Abbey has been practicing that sweeping back play down the left side.

[raiderskater]

I can't envisage us sacking him either; we know well how that turned out in the past and we do have an argument against the NRL for that. Every time we do the "right thing" we end up punished for it.

That said, Joel Monaghan also had a clean record and no history and the NRL gave us a "jump or you'll be pushed" ultimatum, and I do not trust they won't do so again.

I am disappointed in him and for him; he must have known what sort of trouble one can get into in Civic at night with a few beers, he should have been more sensible and responsible. Now one of the best seasons of his career is going to be cut short by his own actions.

I expect some form of plea deal was arranged, given the withdrawal of the other seven charges.

[gerg]

I can't see Sticky sacking him, he loves the young scamp. Unless the Board takes the decision out of his hands.

Yikes. Norman is regarded as an upgrade? Is this what we've become?

[gangrenous]

So if the NRL want the broncos to win he wont play......

IF the NRL want the Broncos to win you crack me up PR86

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Conspirisshhheee

[greeneyed]

Canberra Raiders Club Statement: Jack Wighton

Canberra Raiders today stood down Jack Wighton from this week's match against the Broncos and will convene a Board Meeting next week to discuss his position.

The Raiders will consult the NRL and are mindful that Jack was today referred to the Galambany Court next Wednesday 4th July.

The Raiders Board will consider the matter further in the light of the Galambany Courts decision next week.

The club will not be making further comment until this process is complete.

Canberra Raiders media

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Had to be stood down once he pled guilty. Doubt he plays again this year TBH.

[gerg]

So if the NRL want the broncos to win he wont play......

IF the NRL want the Broncos to win you crack me up PR86

The NRL is really sending mixed messages on this one. On one hand they appointed Sutton but on the other hand they gave the Broncos a Saturday game.

[Sid]

Abbey is the only reasonable one on the extended bench that will replace him for this game

[Billy Walker]

Sack him and then enter the market to try and pick him back up at a reduced price. Be great having Jack at the club as long as it's on less $$ so we can buy a good half.

He's a good fella and all but we aren't getting return on the $$ we are paying him. He's been good this year but out of the 8 good not Slater, Tedesco, Turbo good.

I'm trying to think of a scenario where that actually plays out.
If his behavior is bad enough to get him sacked he shouldn't be at the club.
If the club was going to sack him with the obvious ploy of massaging the cap the NRL would step in.
If the club was only sacking him to reduce his wage, Wighton would likely feel he should head elsewhere (I know I would).

He's either staying on the same coin or he's moving on.

It would be a big call and you'd only do it if you're prepared to lose him and think he's currently paid well over the odds.

It would be done on the basis that he has breached the behavioural standards of his current contract so it is torn up.

If he is free to play 2019 by the NRL the Raiders can enter the race for his signature for a new contract with tighter behaviour clauses and at a price closer to his actual market value. If the chooks want him for $700k good luck to them but I'd hope we'd tap out well below that. Pleading guilty to an offence in court lessens a players market value.

[LP Raider]

I expect Jack to be back at the Raiders in 2019.

[Roger Kenworthy]

Ignoring whether or not it's the right thing to do, I wouldn't sack him based on his football. He is playing like a 700k fullback this year.

700k in attack and last line defence.

150k in positioning for kicks.

[w3b3d1g1]

Why is many of you cannot see how Jack is performing. Comparing him against all other fullback he is worth the money and his utility factor, centre, wing, halves and even second row if it got desperate as well as his fitness over the last couple of years he is worth every cent. Stop denegrating players who are committed to our club.

The footage which lead him to plead guilty was not good but there is also footage of him being intimidated again and again. There has to be some acknowledgement of this.

[gangrenous]

Sack him and then enter the market to try and pick him back up at a reduced price. Be great having Jack at the club as long as it's on less $$ so we can buy a good half.

He's a good fella and all but we aren't getting return on the $$ we are paying him. He's been good this year but out of the 8 good not Slater, Tedesco, Turbo good.

I'm trying to think of a scenario where that actually plays out.
If his behavior is bad enough to get him sacked he shouldn't be at the club.
If the club was going to sack him with the obvious ploy of massaging the cap the NRL would step in.
If the club was only sacking him to reduce his wage, Wighton would likely feel he should head elsewhere (I know I would).

He's either staying on the same coin or he's moving on.

It would be a big call and you'd only do it if you're prepared to lose him and think he's currently paid well over the odds.

It would be done on the basis that he has breached the behavioural standards of his current contract so it is torn up.

If he is free to play 2019 by the NRL the Raiders can enter the race for his signature for a new contract with tighter behaviour clauses and at a price closer to his actual market value. If the chooks want him for $700k good luck to them but I'd hope we'd tap out well below that. Pleading guilty to an offence in court lessens a players market value.

All well and good from a technical point of view. Doesn’t consider the emotions of anyone involved which is why it actually doesn’t work.

[Neeeegz]

Yep gangrenous, that comment was probably the dumbest I've seen on here...get off the crack billy

[gangrenous]

Dumbest is a touch harsh. I mean have you seen those posts with Haikus?

[kona_dream]

I don't understand fines for these sort of incidents. Where does the money go? Does it come off the cap? Why don't clubs have a lower base salary say 25% but have a no off field incident bonus of say 25%. In doing this if no suspensions the player gets their full package. If they are suspended they don't get their full wage depending on how long they are suspended for.

[Botman]

Dumbest is a touch harsh. I mean have you seen those posts with Haikus?

Or even the post above by w3b3d1g1

[reptar]

Dumbest is a touch harsh. I mean have you seen those posts with Haikus?

Not recently. Is there one for the occasion?

[Neeeegz]

Could think it was made by a politician it was so out of touch and devoid of reality

[Botman]

I don't understand fines for these sort of incidents. Where does the money go? Does it come off the cap? Why don't clubs have a lower base salary say 25% but have a no off field incident bonus of say 25%. In doing this if no suspensions the player gets their full package. If they are suspended they don't get their full wage depending on how long they are suspended for.

I dont know what the NRL does, but every other league i follow donates their fine money to various charities. Id be stunned if the NRL isnt doing the same....

actually it wouldnt shock me at all if Toddy G is just pocketing it

[Billy Walker]

Yep gangrenous, that comment was probably the dumbest I've seen on here...get off the crack billy

Yeah yeah it'll never happen but seriously I think it's a golden opportunity to move him on and free up some cash. It's a business and we need decisions made with the head not the heart.

[Green eyed Mick]

I'm hoping for a short suspension (no more than 8 weeks).

I'll be fuming if the club sacks him and does something ridiculous like buying Corey ****ing Norman.

[gangrenous]

Dumbest is a touch harsh. I mean have you seen those posts with Haikus?

Not recently. Is there one for the occasion?

Oh dear Jack Wighton
Why did you go and fight on
That weren’t too bright son

[Billy Walker]

EDIT.

[Botman]

Resubmit

[reptar]

Dumbest is a touch harsh. I mean have you seen those posts with Haikus?

Not recently. Is there one for the occasion?

Oh dear Jack Wighton
Why did you go and fight on
That weren’t too bright son

That'll get T_Rs juices flowing more than a Belgian pub owner!

[gangrenous]

You thought they’d let go?
Like for Matt Lodge you know. Though
You’re not a Bronco

[T_R]

Dumbest is a touch harsh. I mean have you seen those posts with Haikus?

Not recently. Is there one for the occasion?

Oh dear Jack Wighton
Why did you go and fight on
That weren’t too bright son

That'll get T_Rs juices flowing more than a Belgian pub owner!

I sang it to myself in a late 80s Jimmy Barnes voice . Worked quite well.

[Dusty]

Is the footage of Jack flogging these blokes public?


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[edwahu]

Brent Read on triple M reckons he may only miss a month.

[cat]

I am happy to wait and see what the courts decide, shame the nrl thinks they are above them and can act now

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[Postman Pat]

Brent Read on triple M reckons he may only miss a month.

Sounds good to me, I agree with whoever posted earlier that the club would have already known what the NRL wanted to do before Jack pleaded guilty.

If it’s true it’s pretty sad that the NRL hold more weight in these situations then the justice system.


Nicky Boi!!!!

[T_R]

I am happy to wait and see what the courts decide, shame the nrl thinks they are above them and can act now

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Woah! Hang on... the courts HAVE decided. He assaulted people.

[Billy Walker]

I am happy to wait and see what the courts decide, shame the nrl thinks they are above them and can act now

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Woah! Hang on... the courts HAVE decided. He assaulted people.

It could just be a big beat up.....