Final charge against Tom Starling dismissed

All the news on the Canberra Raiders NRL team, all in one place

Moderator: GH Moderators

User avatar
BadnMean
Steve Walters
Posts: 7593
Joined: May 13, 2013, 5:30 pm
Favourite Player: chicka

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by BadnMean »

Roger Kenworthy wrote: December 6, 2020, 11:25 am Shocking stuff. Hard to think there's any way Starling comes out of this - we all said the same about Scott though.
Last time I was all on believing the police. Now I see what a corrupt bunch of idiots NSW police are I honestly think it's 50/50 this all shakes out just like Curtis Scott and they can add another $100k to their $90m in compensation payouts for dishonest, thuggish policing.

Bruises all over his face, at the bar with his brother and mum- hardly screams "drunk out of control NRL madman"...
cat
Laurie Daley
Posts: 12444
Joined: April 1, 2008, 5:19 pm
Favourite Player: Dane Tilse
Location: Sydney

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by cat »

I'm curious to know how many police charges are charged then dropped

Seems like they were quick to charge before knowing the facts, and in the case of curtis dug their heels in once they knew who it was
Vaccinated
cat
Laurie Daley
Posts: 12444
Joined: April 1, 2008, 5:19 pm
Favourite Player: Dane Tilse
Location: Sydney

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by cat »

https://shadypalms.com.au

The shady palms actually looks like my kinda place, very nice!
Vaccinated
User avatar
greeneyed
Don Furner
Posts: 145094
Joined: January 7, 2005, 4:21 pm

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by greeneyed »

Best get Sam Macedone on the case right away...
Image
User avatar
Botman
Mal Meninga
Posts: 41991
Joined: June 18, 2013, 4:31 pm
Favourite Player: Elliott Whitehead

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by Botman »

BadnMean wrote: December 6, 2020, 12:45 pm
Roger Kenworthy wrote: December 6, 2020, 11:25 am Shocking stuff. Hard to think there's any way Starling comes out of this - we all said the same about Scott though.
Last time I was all on believing the police. Now I see what a corrupt bunch of idiots NSW police are I honestly think it's 50/50 this all shakes out just like Curtis Scott and they can add another $100k to their $90m in compensation payouts for dishonest, thuggish policing.

Bruises all over his face, at the bar with his brother and mum- hardly screams "drunk out of control NRL madman"...
Yeah perhaps its the Scott situation and im over correcting but there is some oddities about this incident too.
Ill wait to see what happens here
The Nickman
Mal Meninga
Posts: 51011
Joined: June 25, 2012, 9:53 am
Favourite Player: Hodgo
Location: Rockhampton, Central Queensland

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by The Nickman »

I’m starting to suspect the raiders have figured out a cheeky way to get around the salary cap here
User avatar
Botman
Mal Meninga
Posts: 41991
Joined: June 18, 2013, 4:31 pm
Favourite Player: Elliott Whitehead

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by Botman »

The Nickman wrote: December 6, 2020, 1:08 pm I’m starting to suspect the raiders have figured out a cheeky way to get around the salary cap here
Stuart, you diabolical.
The Nickman
Mal Meninga
Posts: 51011
Joined: June 25, 2012, 9:53 am
Favourite Player: Hodgo
Location: Rockhampton, Central Queensland

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by The Nickman »

“And it seems like everyone in NSW was in on it”

“Willie wasn’t!!”
Old School Green
Dean Lance
Posts: 837
Joined: May 9, 2007, 11:20 am

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by Old School Green »

greeneyed wrote: December 6, 2020, 12:49 pm Best get Sam Macedone on the case right away...
I’d like to see our old mate Dennis Denuto be given first dibs ala the Scott case.
The underrated hero of #CurtisGate imho...
😂
87, 89, 90, 91, 94, 19
I was there. Go the Milk !!
User avatar
-PJ-
Mal Meninga
Posts: 24719
Joined: May 8, 2010, 1:58 pm
Favourite Player: Josh Papalii
Location: 416.9 km from GIO Stadium

Re: OFFICIAL: Tom Starling signs two year deal with Raiders

Post by -PJ- »

Peter wrote: December 6, 2020, 9:19 am Until we know the facts..let’s not judge him.
No..
He’s to be burnt at the stake..
3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment..Old Faithful
#emptythetank :shock:
User avatar
nachopants
Brett Mullins
Posts: 1000
Joined: April 1, 2008, 8:50 am
Favourite Player: Laurie Daley
Location: Maitland, NSW
Contact:

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by nachopants »

greeneyed wrote: December 6, 2020, 10:44 am Going to somewhere called the "Shady Palms Bar Restaurant" was his first mistake.
Ahah. I used to live in Terrigal. Name aside, that place is absolutely lovely, fantastic food and amazing atmosphere.

It's much more like a big bistro under lights and palm trees.

It's not a **** by any means.
User avatar
BJ
Steve Walters
Posts: 7687
Joined: February 2, 2007, 12:14 pm

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by BJ »

If Tom Starling didn’t have a moustache he could have been accidentally sent to children’s court and let off with a warning.

Damn you Movember.
Coastalraider
David Furner
Posts: 3857
Joined: May 31, 2015, 7:25 am
Favourite Player: Dean Lance

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by Coastalraider »

cat wrote: December 6, 2020, 12:49 pm https://shadypalms.com.au

The shady palms actually looks like my kinda place, very nice!
Used to be Rojo rocket, very nice joint.
User avatar
nachopants
Brett Mullins
Posts: 1000
Joined: April 1, 2008, 8:50 am
Favourite Player: Laurie Daley
Location: Maitland, NSW
Contact:

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by nachopants »

Coastalraider wrote: December 6, 2020, 2:35 pm
cat wrote: December 6, 2020, 12:49 pm https://shadypalms.com.au

The shady palms actually looks like my kinda place, very nice!
Used to be Rojo rocket, very nice joint.
They moved to Bali and won National Best Restaurant in their first year there, rofl, incredible. I miss it
Thomas Raider
Brett Mullins
Posts: 1127
Joined: May 16, 2013, 5:37 pm
Favourite Player: Laurie Daley
Location: The Gong

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by Thomas Raider »

Not again :nooo
User avatar
Seiffert82
Mal Meninga
Posts: 27845
Joined: March 17, 2007, 12:24 pm
Favourite Player: Bay56

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by Seiffert82 »

Yeah, I reckon he'll come out of this looking OK, albeit with a lesson on how to better handle what looks to be a pretty stupid set of circumstances.
User avatar
Seiffert82
Mal Meninga
Posts: 27845
Joined: March 17, 2007, 12:24 pm
Favourite Player: Bay56

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by Seiffert82 »

BJ wrote: December 6, 2020, 2:03 pm If Tom Starling didn’t have a moustache he could have been accidentally sent to children’s court and let off with a warning.

Damn you Movember.
:lol:
User avatar
FuiFui BradBrad
Bradley Clyde
Posts: 8651
Joined: May 3, 2008, 10:23 pm
Favourite Player: Phil Graham
Location: Marsden Park

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by FuiFui BradBrad »

Seiffert82 wrote:Yeah, I reckon he'll come out of this looking OK, albeit with a lesson on how to better handle what looks to be a pretty stupid set of circumstances.
Have you seen his face? He’s not looking ok

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... bb267e1f93
Feel free to call me RickyRicky StickStick if you like. I will also accept Super Fui, King Brad, Kid Dynamite, Chocolate-Thunda... or Brad.

Nickman's love of NSW
  • NSW has done a superb job - 18/12/2020
  • NSW has been world-class with their approach to date, that's a fact. - 04/02/2021
User avatar
-PJ-
Mal Meninga
Posts: 24719
Joined: May 8, 2010, 1:58 pm
Favourite Player: Josh Papalii
Location: 416.9 km from GIO Stadium

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by -PJ- »

Fuifui Bradbrad wrote: December 6, 2020, 3:21 pm
Seiffert82 wrote:Yeah, I reckon he'll come out of this looking OK, albeit with a lesson on how to better handle what looks to be a pretty stupid set of circumstances.
Have you seen his face? He’s not looking ok

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... bb267e1f93
You should see the other guy..
3rd Battalion Royal Australian Regiment..Old Faithful
#emptythetank :shock:
User avatar
Seiffert82
Mal Meninga
Posts: 27845
Joined: March 17, 2007, 12:24 pm
Favourite Player: Bay56

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by Seiffert82 »

Fuifui Bradbrad wrote: December 6, 2020, 3:21 pm
Seiffert82 wrote:Yeah, I reckon he'll come out of this looking OK, albeit with a lesson on how to better handle what looks to be a pretty stupid set of circumstances.
Have you seen his face? He’s not looking ok

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... bb267e1f93
Good point. Always hard to see beyond that filthy mo.
User avatar
greeneyed
Don Furner
Posts: 145094
Joined: January 7, 2005, 4:21 pm

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by greeneyed »

nachopants wrote: December 6, 2020, 1:43 pm
greeneyed wrote: December 6, 2020, 10:44 am Going to somewhere called the "Shady Palms Bar Restaurant" was his first mistake.
Ahah. I used to live in Terrigal. Name aside, that place is absolutely lovely, fantastic food and amazing atmosphere.

It's much more like a big bistro under lights and palm trees.

It's not a **** by any means.
I have actually been there, when I stayed at Avoca, having looked it up. It is a nice place.
Image
User avatar
bonehead
Laurie Daley
Posts: 17436
Joined: March 1, 2005, 5:29 am
Location: Smelling The Shiraz

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by bonehead »

-PJ- wrote:
Fuifui Bradbrad wrote: December 6, 2020, 3:21 pm
Seiffert82 wrote:Yeah, I reckon he'll come out of this looking OK, albeit with a lesson on how to better handle what looks to be a pretty stupid set of circumstances.
Have you seen his face? He’s not looking ok

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... bb267e1f93
You should see the other guy..
not a mark on him?

Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk

Edrick The Entertainer
Elcaptcroker
David Grant
Posts: 704
Joined: September 5, 2016, 11:09 am
Favourite Player: Jarrod croker

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by Elcaptcroker »

Could there be a chance that nsw police could have 2 unlawful arrests cases against 2 raiders in 2 years?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Raiders666
Ruben Wiki
Posts: 5873
Joined: June 9, 2013, 11:25 am
Favourite Player: Ken Nagas

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by Raiders666 »

I find it very hard to believe someone can look like that and not punch back...
User avatar
Azza
Laurie Daley
Posts: 10526
Joined: February 16, 2005, 10:12 am

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by Azza »

Botman wrote: December 6, 2020, 1:09 pm
The Nickman wrote: December 6, 2020, 1:08 pm I’m starting to suspect the raiders have figured out a cheeky way to get around the salary cap here
Stuart, you diabolical.
No noise... suggests - no bees.
User avatar
greeneyed
Don Furner
Posts: 145094
Joined: January 7, 2005, 4:21 pm

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by greeneyed »

Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling to claim he didn’t throw punch after being charged over alleged police assault

Tom Starling will claim he never threw a punch having been slapped with seven charges after allegedly assaulting a police officer in a brawl that left the Canberra Raider bloodied and bruised.

The 22-year-old hooker was charged with five counts of assaulting an officer in the execution of duty, as well as affray and resisting or hindering an officer.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14280
Image
Neeeegz
John Ferguson
Posts: 2416
Joined: July 5, 2008, 6:35 pm
Favourite Player: Big red
Location: Western NSW

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by Neeeegz »

After the Curtis case, and Jacks, I'm just gonna see how this plays out..
I'll back him. Most cops are on a power trip these days
User avatar
Lucy
Brett Mullins
Posts: 1258
Joined: June 24, 2017, 8:47 pm
Favourite Player: Tarps

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by Lucy »

It was Rojo Rocket back in my rockin' days.

But unfortunately I never got bugeyed and tried to one on one strip a cop.

Good times.

Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk

User avatar
MrPosh
Clinton Schifcofske
Posts: 569
Joined: June 24, 2016, 5:39 am
Favourite Player: Whitehead

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by MrPosh »

-PJ- wrote: December 6, 2020, 3:24 pm
Fuifui Bradbrad wrote: December 6, 2020, 3:21 pm
Seiffert82 wrote:Yeah, I reckon he'll come out of this looking OK, albeit with a lesson on how to better handle what looks to be a pretty stupid set of circumstances.
Have you seen his face? He’s not looking ok

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... bb267e1f93
You should see the other guy..
Bruised thighs?
Elcaptcroker
David Grant
Posts: 704
Joined: September 5, 2016, 11:09 am
Favourite Player: Jarrod croker

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by Elcaptcroker »

greeneyed wrote:Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling to claim he didn’t throw punch after being charged over alleged police assault

Tom Starling will claim he never threw a punch having been slapped with seven charges after allegedly assaulting a police officer in a brawl that left the Canberra Raider bloodied and bruised.

The 22-year-old hooker was charged with five counts of assaulting an officer in the execution of duty, as well as affray and resisting or hindering an officer.

Read more: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/ ... /?cs=14280
Some outlets are saying or suggesting it happened in the brawl where others are saying it happened after it


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Elcaptcroker
David Grant
Posts: 704
Joined: September 5, 2016, 11:09 am
Favourite Player: Jarrod croker

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by Elcaptcroker »

Plus id say the hindering an officer one would stick and id say tom would plead guity to that but the assault the officer ones my guess get thrown out, it really is a cheap shot charge that comes in play once you make contact with them, in anyway you can be charged for it.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
User avatar
FuiFui BradBrad
Bradley Clyde
Posts: 8651
Joined: May 3, 2008, 10:23 pm
Favourite Player: Phil Graham
Location: Marsden Park

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by FuiFui BradBrad »

bonehead wrote:
-PJ- wrote:
Fuifui Bradbrad wrote: December 6, 2020, 3:21 pm
Seiffert82 wrote:Yeah, I reckon he'll come out of this looking OK, albeit with a lesson on how to better handle what looks to be a pretty stupid set of circumstances.
Have you seen his face? He’s not looking ok

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pr ... bb267e1f93
You should see the other guy..
not a mark on him?

Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk
Spud Carroll tried, but wasn’t able to get on
Feel free to call me RickyRicky StickStick if you like. I will also accept Super Fui, King Brad, Kid Dynamite, Chocolate-Thunda... or Brad.

Nickman's love of NSW
  • NSW has done a superb job - 18/12/2020
  • NSW has been world-class with their approach to date, that's a fact. - 04/02/2021
User avatar
Ultima
Laurie Daley
Posts: 12348
Joined: January 18, 2005, 9:46 pm
Favourite Player: Croker
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Contact:

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by Ultima »

The story on the ABC reads like the cops were called to arrest someone who had already left, so they went looking for someone else to arrest. A "cut on the hand" of a police officer is being called assault and four people were arrested. I don't see it as being anything to worry about, bored cops looking for a fight and they found one.

Canberra Raiders player Tom Starling charged with assaulting police after brawl on NSW Central Coast

When police arrived, they were told the patron had left, so officers conducted a business inspection at the location," police sad.

"While inside, police assisted security who were involved in an altercation with another patron who had allegedly failed to leave the premises.

"The 19-year-old man was arrested and while he was being escorted from the venue, police will allege three other men — aged 20, 22 and 24 — became aggressive and assaulted police numerous times in an attempt to intervene.

Read more: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-12-06/ ... w/12954872
User avatar
greeneyed
Don Furner
Posts: 145094
Joined: January 7, 2005, 4:21 pm

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by greeneyed »

Raiders star denies throwing a punch as cops claim he grabbed at officer’s gun

Canberra Raiders NRL hooker Tom Starling claims he was bashed while being arrested for assaulting police and denies he threw a punch or intentionally acted aggressively during a brawl with bouncers.

But police allege Starling grabbed at an officer’s pistol before they punched him when he tried to intervene when his brother was being kicked out of the Shady Palms restaurant in Avoca Beach on Saturday night. A police source said officers punched Starling when he tried to grab at the gun. But 22-year-old Starling, who emerged from the incident with cuts and bruises to his face, told the Raiders he was bashed by police.

Read more: https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport ... f095f7ebdc
Image
User avatar
BJ
Steve Walters
Posts: 7687
Joined: February 2, 2007, 12:14 pm

Re: Canberra Raiders hooker Tom Starling charged with assaulting police

Post by BJ »

Going for the gun is not a good story if it stacks up.
Post Reply