The Nickman wrote: ↑February 21, 2024, 11:38 am
I also think it's stupid that suspended players can't play in trials. The whole system is backwards.
This could be out of date, I could only find the rules for suspensions and trials on line as they applied in the lead up to the 2023 trials… However, this is the situation as I understand it:
Players suspended on the basis of a Grade 1 or 2 charge can play in trials.
Corey Horsburgh is on suspension for a Grade 1 charge, Noah Martin is on suspension for a Grade 2 charge, Sebastian Kris is on suspension for a Grade 3 charge
So Horsburgh and Martin could have played this weekend. But neither were named.
Canberra Raiders halfback Ethan Strange has been charged by the NRL match review committee, following yesterday's pre-season challenge match against the Cowboys.
Strange has been charged with a grade one dangerous throw charge on Cowboys forward Thomas Mikaele. If he takes the early pleas he will pay a $1000 fine, if he fights the charge and loses he will receive a $1500 fine.
Really happy with this result although I certainly could not have argued if he was suspended for a game or two. There was plenty of mitigating factors but he did reach and lift between the legs, putting the player in a dangerous position. Compare that to say Corey Horsburgh whose “shoulder charge” rubbed him out for 5 odd games.
Without knowing the outcome I was thinking it was a Grade 1. Bottom end of the scale while still deserving of a charge. Good to see it's just a fine and he's free to play round 1. Although considering he'd be close to minimum contract any kind of fine will sting.
That's the problem with the fixed fine system as the penalty is variable relative to earnings. For guys on minimum it's nearly 1% of their annual income. For to top tier players it's 0.1% of their income.
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greeneyed wrote: ↑February 26, 2024, 8:33 amEthan Strange escapes with a fine
Canberra Raiders halfback Ethan Strange has been charged by the NRL match review committee, following yesterday's pre-season challenge match against the Cowboys.
Strange has been charged with a grade one dangerous throw charge on Cowboys forward Thomas Mikaele. If he takes the early pleas he will pay a $1000 fine, if he fights the charge and loses he will receive a $1500 fine.
Hudson Young and Emre Guler have been charged by the NRL Match Review Committee in Round 1.
Young was charged with a grade one dangerous contact on Kalyn Ponga in the 25th minute of the match. If he takes the early guilty plea he will pay a $750 fine. If he fights the charge and loses he will pay a $1,000 fine.
Guler was charged with a grade one dangerous contact on Dylan Lucas in the 30th minute of the match. If he takes the early guilty plea he will pay a $1,000 fine. If he fights the charge and loses he will pay a $1,500 fine.
Good news all around
Bit surprised about the Guler one, thought that might attract a stronger charge.
Live i didnt think there was much in it, but on replay it looked pretty text book
Young needs to pull his head in, that sort of fake tough guy **** is not necessary and hurt his team.
Xavier Savage and Ethan Strange charged by the MRC, but escape with fines
Raiders duo Xavier Savage and Ethan Strange have been charged by the NRL match review committee following yesterday's win over the Tigers.
Savage has been charged with grade one dangerous contact. He will escape suspension by taking an early plea and paying a $1000 fine. Strange has been charged with a grade one careless high tackle. He will also escape suspension with the early plea and pay an $1800 fine.
Foxsports are reporting Hors won't be back from suspension until round 4. Why is there so much conjecture and confusion about his suspension? I don't recall ever seeing it with any other player. He got suspended for 4 games yeah? Missed Sharks round 27, Knights finals week 1, Knights round 1, Tigers round 2. That's 4 weeks. Surely he's back this week.
Finchy wrote: ↑March 18, 2024, 7:21 pm
Foxsports are reporting Hors won't be back from suspension until round 4. Why is there so much conjecture and confusion about his suspension? I don't recall ever seeing it with any other player. He got suspended for 4 games yeah? Missed Sharks round 27, Knights finals week 1, Knights round 1, Tigers round 2. That's 4 weeks. Surely he's back this week.
It's **** bizarre, i am looking at it now. As you say...
Suspended 4 games... missed the sharks game, missed the knights game... missed week 1 and 2 in 2024.
I even got my primary school kids to do the maths for me to make sure im not **** this up... he's missed 4 games and is back this week.
Is there an unreported injury keeping him out?! I dont know.
NoMan wrote: ↑March 18, 2024, 7:39 pm
The NRL official site says 4 weeks which is where the confusion probably comes from. I'd guess whatever system they use just didn't count the final.
Well the NRL picks and chooses when to count Test matches, All Stars, Trial games for suspensions. Wouldn't surprise me if they now don't want to count a finals game as part of the suspension, haha
Canberra Raiders centre Sebastian Kris officially ruled out of Warriors clash
Canberra Raiders centre Sebastian Kris will be unavailable for Round 3 selection following a concussion sustained against the Tigers in Round 2. Kris will undergo the mandatory 11-day stand-down period and follow concussion protocols to be in line for a return in Round 4.
Maybe Horse n Stick know what they're doing and are gonna miss this week on purpose, then later in the year if Horse gets a charge Stick will say "well you know back in round 3 you guys actually stuffed up and Horse missed 1 extra game" and get that charge written off, maybe save it for important game/time lol
greeneyed wrote: ↑March 19, 2024, 10:47 amCanberra Raiders centre Sebastian Kris officially ruled out of Warriors clash
Canberra Raiders centre Sebastian Kris will be unavailable for Round 3 selection following a concussion sustained against the Tigers in Round 2. Kris will undergo the mandatory 11-day stand-down period and follow concussion protocols to be in line for a return in Round 4.
Finchy wrote: ↑March 18, 2024, 7:21 pm
Foxsports are reporting Hors won't be back from suspension until round 4. Why is there so much conjecture and confusion about his suspension? I don't recall ever seeing it with any other player. He got suspended for 4 games yeah? Missed Sharks round 27, Knights finals week 1, Knights round 1, Tigers round 2. That's 4 weeks. Surely he's back this week.
It’s a leap year, everybody is confused.
The NRL are in free fall.
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Canberra Raiders Captain Elliott Whitehead has been ruled out of Sunday's match against the Sharks with a calf injury. Whitehead re-injured the calf at training earlier in the week and will miss 1-2 games.
Albert Hopoate will also be assessed before round five, after being ruled out earlier in the week after suffering burns to his arm.
The Canberra Raiders can provide an injury update following their round five match against the Parramatta Eels. Jordan Rapana aggravated a pre-existing knee injury but was able to return to the field and complete the game. He’ll be assessed this week by medical staff. Corey Horsburgh picked up a minor groin strain and will be assessed this week to see if he is available to take on the Titans.
