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

[Lui_Bon]

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I think maybe that's a bit harsh. If I were to edit your post (I mean moderate, not EDIT) perhaps one could say:

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Or are you of a more punitive frame of mind?

hahaha fair enough, given the context, sorry. I'm more worried about these people who are somehow scoring ROLLS with their sausage... I mean, what kind of uppercrusty paradise gives those babies out for 2 fifty?

[Cranky Old Man]

I have seen three of the "Immortals" do far, far worse assaults and face zero consequences. I know times are different now, and behavioural expectations of players are markedly more stringent, but one of the reporters who so over egged the charges against Wighton was exulting about the abiliyt of one of the "Immortals" to mete out severe punishment against some random victim at an NRL function after party. The "Immortal" was by then in his late 50s or 60s, a fact the reporter was impressed by.

Jack has done his crime, he has been given his time, he now needs to keep his nose clean and we need to move on. That is the way the justice system needs to work, not a perpetual punishment regime.

[BJ]

Yeah I’m in the school of ‘you see similar events at a Queanbeyan pub each weekend’ within anyone getting charged.

I do think the police and the courts need to up the ante to deal with inebriated idiots like Wighton, but that’s a separate issue.

I think some of the NRL players who have pleaded guilty to assaulting their partner, have suffered much smaller suspensions from the NRL.

[RedRaider]

Greenberg was right, the NRL punishment was far heavier than the ACT Justice system.

I have to say, I fail to see how the ACT Justice system penalty could in anyway be considered a deterrent to others. I think the penalty is light, (a Clayton's penalty really) but now the decision is made, it's time to move on. Jacky boi, would be a Happy boi, with that outcome.

[FuiFui BradBrad]

I just saw the footage. Disgusting. Is he wearing 3/4 pants? Who wears those?
3/4 pants + Cruisers = Not the kind of guy I want in my club


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[kiwi raider]

I just saw the footage. Disgusting. Is he wearing 3/4 pants? Who wears those?
3/4 pants + Cruisers = Not the kind of guy I want in my club


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Yea I understand Jack has served his punishment for the assaults but he really should serve at least another 10 games suspension for those pants, Its one of the more serious fashion crimes I've seen

[Northern Raider]

I just saw the footage. Disgusting. Is he wearing 3/4 pants? Who wears those?
3/4 pants + Cruisers = Not the kind of guy I want in my club


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Yea I understand Jack has served his punishment for the assaults but he really should serve at least another 10 games suspension for those pants, Its one of the more serious fashion crimes I've seen

NRL Integrity Unit releasing a statement today. Its not a good look for the game.

[FuiFui BradBrad]

I just saw the footage. Disgusting. Is he wearing 3/4 pants? Who wears those?
3/4 pants + Cruisers = Not the kind of guy I want in my club


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Yea I understand Jack has served his punishment for the assaults but he really should serve at least another 10 games suspension for those pants, Its one of the more serious fashion crimes I've seen

Exactly, going out rocking exposed ankles and short pant legs are probably the biggest issues not being discussed.
We have to set a higher standard than this. What’s next? Bin Tang singlet?

[Damoni]

His pants are in no man’s land.....too short for pants, too long for shorts.

Maybe the pants are just symbolic of his thinking at the time, he was confused.

If only the CCTV footage was released earlier, I for one wouldn’t have been so hard on him.

[Woodgers]

I have seen three of the "Immortals" do far, far worse assaults and face zero consequences. I know times are different now, and behavioural expectations of players are markedly more stringent, but one of the reporters who so over egged the charges against Wighton was exulting about the abiliyt of one of the "Immortals" to mete out severe punishment against some random victim at an NRL function after party. The "Immortal" was by then in his late 50s or 60s, a fact the reporter was impressed by.

Jack has done his crime, he has been given his time, he now needs to keep his nose clean and we need to move on. That is the way the justice system needs to work, not a perpetual punishment regime.

Bingo COM. He'd do well to stay away from alcohol too.

[The Nickman]

I have seen three of the "Immortals" do far, far worse assaults and face zero consequences. I know times are different now, and behavioural expectations of players are markedly more stringent, but one of the reporters who so over egged the charges against Wighton was exulting about the abiliyt of one of the "Immortals" to mete out severe punishment against some random victim at an NRL function after party. The "Immortal" was by then in his late 50s or 60s, a fact the reporter was impressed by.

Jack has done his crime, he has been given his time, he now needs to keep his nose clean and we need to move on. That is the way the justice system needs to work, not a perpetual punishment regime.

Bingo COM. He'd do well to stay away from alcohol too.

Hahahahahaha that's one of the greatest play on words I've ever seen on this forum.

[T_R]

Oof

[Northern Raider]

I have seen three of the "Immortals" do far, far worse assaults and face zero consequences. I know times are different now, and behavioural expectations of players are markedly more stringent, but one of the reporters who so over egged the charges against Wighton was exulting about the abiliyt of one of the "Immortals" to mete out severe punishment against some random victim at an NRL function after party. The "Immortal" was by then in his late 50s or 60s, a fact the reporter was impressed by.

Jack has done his crime, he has been given his time, he now needs to keep his nose clean and we need to move on. That is the way the justice system needs to work, not a perpetual punishment regime.

Bingo COM. He'd do well to stay away from alcohol too.

Hahahahahaha that's one of the greatest play on words I've ever seen on this forum.

Yes, must pay that the respect it's due.

[-PJ-]

I just saw the footage. Disgusting. Is he wearing 3/4 pants? Who wears those?
3/4 pants + Cruisers = Not the kind of guy I want in my club


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What's wrong with 3/4 pants ?

A polo shirt with a woollen pullover draped over the shoulders in tied in front..

Plus yacht shoes..

It's super smoooooooth.

[-PJ-]

Meh... I'm more concerned about onions being put under the sausage at bunnings. Both top news stories for the day and both media beat ups.

I think you are underestimating how important it is that onions AND sauce go under the sausage.

What's stopping me from turning my snag sanga over and spilling onion in the aisle anyways....

Nothing..

[luke]

https://media.giphy.com/media/3o6MbdDgP ... /giphy.gif

[Cranky Old Man]

G'day Nickman, you are a sharp one! Good to see you back in action.

[Seiffert82]

Begs the question really. Why would you want that footage suppressed?

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Well, objectively, he kinda did piss all over himself...and earns more than our CEO.

Yeah, that's an excellent observation.

Anyway, the footage wasn't nearly as bad as I expected, but he does like to lead with a headbutt does Jack.

Provoked or not, it was pretty dumb behaviour at the end of the day.

[JezTez1984]

I knew this **** and drunken rampage would blow over within 24 hours, people have moved on to new things to get outraged about... like bunnings sausages

[The Nickman]

G'day Nickman, you are a sharp one! Good to see you back in action.

Hi Cranky, good to see you too. Hope you're well, mate.

[Riaan]

I knew this **** and drunken rampage would blow over within 24 hours, people have moved on to new things to get outraged about... like bunnings sausages

Good thing too. Pretty embarrassing having footage of yourself getting your head smacked in by a 14 year kid in Civic.

[Dr Zaius]

Was that it? Christ. I deplore violence, but the histrionics over this is impressive. I'd wager we've all seen far, far worse on a night out in Civic. The NRLs punishment was fair and adequate. It's time to move on.

[FuiFui BradBrad]

So, apparently Knights are interested in Wighton

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/ ... ahgrtu1fp5


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[greeneyed]

So, apparently Knights are interested in Wighton

https://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/ ... ahgrtu1fp5


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No they're not.

https://twitter.com/BarryToohey/status/ ... 9889581056

You can almost always disregard rumours on Sporting News.

[gangrenous]

More disappointing than the Johnson rumours being untrue

[-PJ-]

If Jack could clean up the streets of Newcastle that would be great...

[BJ]

Jack’s manager needs to spend more time and effort counselling his client, not spruking new deals to dodgy journalists.

[Northern Raider]

Wighton to Knights.
Ponga to Raiders.
Make it happen.

[Roger Kenworthy]

No way any other club is taking that albatross of a contract off our hands.

[LastRaider]

If only we could unload Wighton that easily. $700k+ to shop for a half is exactly what we need to start, plus Rapana injury exemption funds of $350k, we would finally have the $1m kitty to get a half!!!!

Come on Raiders release Wighton and let Wighton go up the Hume to Newy!


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[Northern Raider]

If only we could unload Wighton that easily. $700k+ to shop for a half is exactly what we need to start, plus Rapana injury exemption funds of $350k, we would finally have the $1m kitty to get a half!!!!

Come on Raiders release Wighton and let Wighton go up the Hume to Newy!


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You do realise any cap relief for Rapana is to sign another winger and it's only for the current season. $350k is the maximum too and based on the injured players salary. Won't get all that for Rapana. Maybe $150k-$200k.

[Seiffert82]

Jack Wighton was arguably our best back last season. Until his off field shenanigans caught up with him that is.

[simo]

Have we ever seen an incident that resulted in a 10 match nrl ban fizzle out so quickly?

[El_Capitano]

No, and it’ll be interesting how other off field incidents will be measured against this one. I agree with what the Raiders put forward, 6 matches seemed fair


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[The Nickman]

No, and it’ll be interesting how other off field incidents will be measured against this one. I agree with what the Raiders put forward, 6 matches seemed fair


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So do you agree that Mitchell Pearce deserved ten weeks when he did essentially nothing wrong?? He certainly didn't break any laws.