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ASADA’s 9:30am EST deadline passes amid reports lawyers for @Cronulla_Sharks players request more time #NRL
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[h=1]Sharks ASADA case: players on verge of accepting bans told their achievements will still stand[/h]CURRENT players facing ASADA bans have been assured their 2014 records and achievements will stand, guaranteeing Paul Gallen his place in NSW Origin history even if the Blues skipper accepts a backdated suspension. The prospect of the 12-month bans being backdated to 21 November 2013 created fears among current players that their feats this season could be wiped from the record books.
Ten of the 17 players who are in ASADA’s sights are still playing NRL, but of those Gallen easily has the notched the most achievements over the past 10 months, including:
· Vice captain of the Australian side that defeated New Zealand 34-2 in the 2013 World Cup final on 30 November.
· First skipper to lead NSW to an Origin series victory since 2005.
· Man of the Match in Origin II
· Winner of the 2014 Wally Lewis medal for best player of the series
Other players in the firing line also have precious milestones at stake.
Before announcing his retirement last week, Sharks veteran John Morris made his 300th NRL appearance against South Sydney in May.
In round six against Brisbane, Titans iron man Luke Douglas made his 200th straight appearance since debuting in 2006.
The prop has since played all 14 subsequent games, extending his record most consecutive games over Jason Taylor (194).
Douglas eclipsed Taylor on the season’s opening weekend against the most ironic of opponents — his former club Cronulla.
It’s understood Gallen has been particularly mindful of having his 2014 records being rendered null and void — as was the case when Melbourne were retrospectively stripped of two premierships after being found guilty of salary cap rorts in 2010.
But despite the fact Queensland fans would love nothing more than to see the Blues skipper suffer further pain, the NRL’s Anti-Doping Code does not contain any provisions to amend records in lieu of a drugs ban.
Nevertheless, CEO Dave Smith might have discretion to do so under his broad brief of power.
But Smith confirmed he would not take such action against any player who decided to accept the ASADA deal, effectively meaning they would be suspended without impact for all but the final three games of 2014.
“That has never been an intention of ours,” Smith said.
Smith stance also indicates that players who decide to reject the deal will have their records protected.
However, turning one’s back on the ASADA olive branch means players must contest their show cause notices in either the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), or the Federal Court.
Should they waive that right, the NRL Anti-Doping Code automatically declares them guilty.
The players would then appear before the NRL doping tribunal, however the only issue at stake would be the length of their suspension.
The rules also permit the NRL to provisionally suspend players who receive ‘show cause’ notices, meaning those who do not accept the deal before Friday’s 9:30am deadline could be forcibly stood down.
Lawyers acting on behalf of the players have asked the NRL to waive that right, clearing any players who decide to reject the deal to take the field this weekend.
Ten of the 17 players who are in ASADA’s sights are still playing NRL, but of those Gallen easily has the notched the most achievements over the past 10 months, including:
· Vice captain of the Australian side that defeated New Zealand 34-2 in the 2013 World Cup final on 30 November.
· First skipper to lead NSW to an Origin series victory since 2005.
· Man of the Match in Origin II
· Winner of the 2014 Wally Lewis medal for best player of the series
Other players in the firing line also have precious milestones at stake.
Before announcing his retirement last week, Sharks veteran John Morris made his 300th NRL appearance against South Sydney in May.
In round six against Brisbane, Titans iron man Luke Douglas made his 200th straight appearance since debuting in 2006.
The prop has since played all 14 subsequent games, extending his record most consecutive games over Jason Taylor (194).
Douglas eclipsed Taylor on the season’s opening weekend against the most ironic of opponents — his former club Cronulla.
It’s understood Gallen has been particularly mindful of having his 2014 records being rendered null and void — as was the case when Melbourne were retrospectively stripped of two premierships after being found guilty of salary cap rorts in 2010.
But despite the fact Queensland fans would love nothing more than to see the Blues skipper suffer further pain, the NRL’s Anti-Doping Code does not contain any provisions to amend records in lieu of a drugs ban.
Nevertheless, CEO Dave Smith might have discretion to do so under his broad brief of power.
But Smith confirmed he would not take such action against any player who decided to accept the ASADA deal, effectively meaning they would be suspended without impact for all but the final three games of 2014.
“That has never been an intention of ours,” Smith said.
Smith stance also indicates that players who decide to reject the deal will have their records protected.
However, turning one’s back on the ASADA olive branch means players must contest their show cause notices in either the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), or the Federal Court.
Should they waive that right, the NRL Anti-Doping Code automatically declares them guilty.
The players would then appear before the NRL doping tribunal, however the only issue at stake would be the length of their suspension.
The rules also permit the NRL to provisionally suspend players who receive ‘show cause’ notices, meaning those who do not accept the deal before Friday’s 9:30am deadline could be forcibly stood down.
Lawyers acting on behalf of the players have asked the NRL to waive that right, clearing any players who decide to reject the deal to take the field this weekend.
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If Gallen fights it he will be stood down until his case is heard - that will be about 9 months going by Sandor Earl. So either way Gal you are ****ed.
So please Gallen fight it - we then get to move on without you cause you won't win and we don't have to pay you.
So please Gallen fight it - we then get to move on without you cause you won't win and we don't have to pay you.
HaroldBishop
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Since when does anyone take notice of what Danny Weedler tweets?
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snowman
Total gronk
can you expand that tweet please mate
sharks2010
Dribbler
snowman
Total gronk
aiton and pom would miss finals footy
gallen is a ****
gallen is a ****
HaroldBishop
Megalodon
So what happens if he stands firm? What's the process?
Gow's Scissors
Great White
Wade graham is sitting at home playing his ps4 with his feet up laughing his ass off
SharkySlats
Bronze Whaler
Danny Weidler was just on Mornings announcing that Gallen has accepted the ban, all but 2 people apparently and one of those is AK
slide rule
Jaws
2ue said gal and Kelly but I'm pretty sure their source is weidler
sharkstragic
Jaws
That should please all the Gal haters then..
slide rule
Jaws
nah he's on ms paint
Gow's Scissors
Great White
I'd just like to let you guys know that I have accepted my ban and will not protest. I will be back November.
vicsharkfan
Jaws
C'mon gal.... Jump aboard, otherwise every last enth of strength and resources of Asada will be be right On you alone..
hurrah to you sir
sharks2010
Dribbler
exactly, I know it's cost the club a lot of money but player wise we have come out of this very very very ****ing lightly, all players will be back for pre season
A.Snowden
Jaws
There goes our chance at finals footy this year...
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