Official Bulldogs player given 5 weeks suspension (Corey Waddell)

[doggieaaron]

What a joke clearly wasn’t an eye gouge

 

[chisdog]

He will get 4-5 as he didn’t show any remorse

Why would you show remorse for something you didn't do?

 

[bradyk]

"No player wants to give evidence against another player. It’s an unwritten code. It's simply not necessary when you've got a number of videos and images where you can determine the seriousness of the incident."

REALLY?? Tino whinged like a girl who was only given a half a brazilian wax for her full fee. He shat on the unwritten code and smeared all over his face. And photos and videos are extremely limited because you do not get the data of how much force was placed - he literally had his hand on his face and it was light - and when Tino was bitching, he was not even in pain - he just look annoyed that he was spooked by it.

Tino wanted a penalty which is fair because 99% of players would do the same.

 

[chisdog]

So is he guilty of an eye gouge or head high tackle?

an unstated dangerous contact charge. It was deliberately vague to ensure suspension. We need to stamp on this now. We continually get screwed by the joke of an organisation called the NRL. Which was worse? Tino putting a headlock on Burton whilst his mate smashes his head in or Waddell's clumsy tackle? Apparently it was 10 times worse than what Tino did.

 

[chisdog]

Pretty stupid move by the idiot though. Seriously how dumb is he to do that and think nothing would happen.

There has been plenty worse done this season & nothing happened. The corruption in the NRL is astounding.

 

[chisdog]

"No player wants to give evidence against another player. It’s an unwritten code. It's simply not necessary when you've got a number of videos and images where you can determine the seriousness of the incident."

REALLY?? Tino whinged like a girl who was only given a half a brazilian wax for her full fee. He shat on the unwritten code and smeared all over his face. And photos and videos are extremely limited because you do not get the data of how much force was placed - he literally had his hand on his face and it was light - and when Tino was bitching, he was not even in pain - he just look annoyed that he was spooked by it.

You also have the right to face your accuser I would have thought & cross examine them. We have to appeal.

 

[Nate DAWG]

Terrible decision, but at least it allows Topine to have a shot. I hope gets to sing the team song in a jersey

 

[Caveman]

It's waddels current form that should be keeping him out of first grade (and that is subjective) not this ridiculous ruling.

What a joke.

 

[repolski]

You can't challenge a captains challenge as evidence by the West Tigers / Cowboy match but can you appeal and appeal sentencing?

2 weeks tops for having his hand where it shouldn't have been but 5 weeks! What a F'N joke! Compare this to similar previous offences.

Interesting to hear what Gus has to say.

Guys on NRL 360 Monday night pretty much all said he'd get off as there was nothing in it.

Tino didn't have a mark on him and nor did Tamou a few years back when Thompson copped 4 weeks for absolutely nothing!

I'm beginning to feel like Tigers supporters in thinking the NRL hierarchy and judiciary are corrupt in giving that 5 fucking weeks!

Klein should've been suspended for the rest of the year for what he did not only to the Tigers but those teams trying to get into a top 4 spot. He's made a mockery of the competition and will be sacked for how long? A lousy F'N week!

Yes if the cowboys win the comp, they will never be recognised as truly deserving premiership winners. Very sad situation all round.

 

[KiwiDog7]

He was probably getting two weeks but his defiant and stupid defence cost him a few more

Oh well, Topine should see the remaining games in the backrow where he should’ve been ages ago

 

[Malla]

Don’t get me wrong I am happy to see Waddell make way for Topine and other young players but reading that transcript fuck me dead is this a court of law? Who do these ex players think they are with this line of questioning with zero legal background? They are not qualified to talk to or judge whether there was intent in Waddell’s actions
What a joke

 

[Cappuccino]

Why every year do we have a major suspension

 

[Alan79]

Can’t believe all the herpas saying this is a good thing. Is the fact one of our players has once again received a ridiculous ban totally lost on you all? Maybe it will hit home next time when it happens to a player you like.

Waddell has been decent this year. We already have RFM out. Do you all think we’ve got some superstar waiting in the rings to take his place?

Major facepalm to the reaction of the general consensus.

Yep. It suits the people here that don't appreciate Waddell. But it might be King, Vaughan, JAC, Burton etc that cops a very harsh suspension next time. Might be that a key player for an opponent plays against us for a similar incident that only cops a couple of weeks.just want fairness.

 

[JayBee]

MRC logic - almost break someone’s neck (Naden) and he gets 4 weeks

Allegedly eye gouge someone - 5 weeks.

Are these blokes sweet?

 

[Snake]

Woddles defence statements were laughable. Sounded like a teenager talking to the principle. Takes zero responsibility for what was clearly a careless tackle.

 

[Natboy]

He’s not my favourite player but it seems the judiciary freak out every time they are faced with an alleged eye gouge.

As for Dale, how the fuck did he get suspended? That’s ridiculous and maybe just because he smashed a player from the NRL’s little darling side

 

[CQDog]

Stuckey and Skelton szn is starting soon…

 

[_G-Dog_]

Taking the blue and white shades off he deserved somthing..

5 weeks abit excessive considering what others get and with Tino not giving "evidence" as its unclear if fingers go into eyes or hand is just over eyes..

 

[flamebouyant]

I know everyone loves to hate on Waddell, but this is bullshit, and we can ill afford to lose another forward. Maybe we should ask Melbourne if we can borrow NAS?! Lol
But seriously, 5 weeks? Where was Tino's testimony? Cant possibly make a player break the invisible "player code". Even if it means we ban another player for 5 weeks. I mean surely Waddells lawyer has the right to question him? Did you have blurred vision? Were there scratch marks? Were your eyes red? No they werent, because he wasnt eye gouged. Waddels hand wrapped around his face, but even with pressure, there was no eye gouge. There was no ripping action at all. Just because you apply pressure on your dick, doesnt mean your masturbating for fucks sake!!!
5 weeks is a disgrace. Tino carried on like a fucking bitch after copping his own medicine, and didnt even have to front the judiciary to give evidence due to a "players code". Who the fuck else can give evidence in this incident? Did the ref even check to see if there were scratch marks or anything? Fucking farce!

 

[Mr Shhh]

Definitely no intent to gauge. 3 weeks for having his fingers near Tino’s eyes would have been sufficient.