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Prop Joel Clinton has revealed Brisbane stood him down for Friday's loss to Melbourne because he had admitted to breaking club policy by inviting a woman back to his hotel room before a game.
Clinton was a notable absentee as the Broncos slumped to a 48-4 hammering at Olympic Park, with the former Test prop left behind in Brisbane for a violation of the club's code of conduct.
Rumours were rife as to the reason behind Clinton's suspension after coach Ivan Henjak refused to elaborate on the specifics of the demotion after the loss to the Storm.
“I'm not going to talk about it. He was stood down for a disciplinary reason, that is all I'm saying,'' Henjak said after the game.
Clinton admitted to his indiscretion but denied he had done anything unlawful in his interaction with the woman - whose identity was not revealed. The incident occurred the night before Brisbane's 20-18 win over Wests Tigers at Campbelltown in round 11.
“I invited a young lady, who I'd been communicating with for a month or so beforehand, to my room at our team hotel and we spent some time together alone,'' Clinton said in a statement.
“This was a meeting we'd arranged earlier in the week and were both keen to meet face to face for the first time.
“By inviting the lady to my room, I clearly breached the club's strict policy, which is well-known to me and all the players.
“At a time when the game is battling off-field controversies, this was a particularly foolish decision.
“`It's a decision which I now regret, especially because of the potential embarrassment it may cause the Broncos and the NRL.
“I also accept that when the situation was brought to the Broncos' attention, they were justified in standing me down.
“The lady and I have since spoken and in respect for her privacy and mine I don't wish to go into personal details regarding that evening, however I would like to let people know that this situation is not the subject of a police investigation.''
It is not yet known how long Clinton will be stood down. Broncos chief executive Bruno Cullen could not be contacted for comment.
AAP
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,25597398-5018866,00.html
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Clinton was a notable absentee as the Broncos slumped to a 48-4 hammering at Olympic Park, with the former Test prop left behind in Brisbane for a violation of the club's code of conduct.
Rumours were rife as to the reason behind Clinton's suspension after coach Ivan Henjak refused to elaborate on the specifics of the demotion after the loss to the Storm.
“I'm not going to talk about it. He was stood down for a disciplinary reason, that is all I'm saying,'' Henjak said after the game.
Clinton admitted to his indiscretion but denied he had done anything unlawful in his interaction with the woman - whose identity was not revealed. The incident occurred the night before Brisbane's 20-18 win over Wests Tigers at Campbelltown in round 11.
“I invited a young lady, who I'd been communicating with for a month or so beforehand, to my room at our team hotel and we spent some time together alone,'' Clinton said in a statement.
“This was a meeting we'd arranged earlier in the week and were both keen to meet face to face for the first time.
“By inviting the lady to my room, I clearly breached the club's strict policy, which is well-known to me and all the players.
“At a time when the game is battling off-field controversies, this was a particularly foolish decision.
“`It's a decision which I now regret, especially because of the potential embarrassment it may cause the Broncos and the NRL.
“I also accept that when the situation was brought to the Broncos' attention, they were justified in standing me down.
“The lady and I have since spoken and in respect for her privacy and mine I don't wish to go into personal details regarding that evening, however I would like to let people know that this situation is not the subject of a police investigation.''
It is not yet known how long Clinton will be stood down. Broncos chief executive Bruno Cullen could not be contacted for comment.
AAP
http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,8659,25597398-5018866,00.html
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