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[Stargazer]

Don't remember whether we have a thread for players doing dumb shit, so posting this here.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/southland-times/115642351/southland-stags-rugby-player-manaaki-selbyrickit-facing-assault-charge

[Steven Harris]

@Stargazer this is so dumb on many levels, he’s actually a bloody talented player..it’s what a union like Southland not to mention the player himself needed like a hole in the head..
Nothing good ever happens when out on the town after midnight little alone 3am in the morning..!

[Stargazer]

@Steven-Harris Yeah, if found guilty and resulting in a conviction, this could cost him a possibly good career in rugby. Shame.

[Yeetyaah]

@Stargazer Only have to look to Reece's situation to know that this prick won't get a conviction.

[Steven Harris]

@Yeetyaah Gee I’m not so sure, the nature of the offence could be a telling factor..it’s not gonna be a good look if for instance he gets some sort of suspended or supervised sentence.

[Snowy]

@Steven-Harris said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

Nothing good ever happens when out on the town after midnight little alone 3am in the morning..!

You clearly didn't know some of the girls I did when in my teens.

Don't the courts have a rugby player clause / precedent to let him off these days?

[Stargazer]

@Snowy Uhm, not anymore since Losi Filipo?

[Snowy]

@Stargazer Exception rather than rule?

[Yeetyaah]

Either way, I hope in this case, as he isn't too established as a rugby player, NZR promptly terminate his contract if he's found guilty. I thought I was okay with Reece as everyone deserves a chance to better themselves but I've since decided his rapid rise doesn't sit well with me. Won't go further into that as this isn't the thread for it.

[Stargazer]

@Yeetyaah I don't think he's contracted to NZR; only to Southland.

Edit: maybe he still has a development contract with the Highlanders.

[Yeetyaah]

@Stargazer He has a Highlanders dev contract with him joining the full squad next year.

[Stargazer]

Anyway. we have to wait and see what the outcome of the trial is. No point in speculating.

[Machpants]

@Stargazer said in Mitre 10 Cup - news, injuries etc:

Anyway. we have to wait and see what the outcome of the trial is. No point in speculating.

Might as well close this place down then

[Stargazer]

@Machpants I think there's a difference between speculating about sports/games etc and cases to be heard by the courts, judicial bodies etc.

[taniwharugby]

@Stargazer we comment on judicial hearings in rugby, thats like a Kangaroo court!

[Stargazer]

@taniwharugby No, procedures before judicial bodies (in rugby) aren't like Kangaroo courts. A lot of people just don't understand the procedures, the rules and/or how they are applied. That's fine, by the way, but that statement is incorrect.

[Stargazer]

Hawke's Bay Magpies Head Coach Mark Ozich and Assistant Coach Josh Syms have re-signed with the Hawke's Bay RU for 2020 and 2021!

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/hawkes-bay-today/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503460&objectid=12266717

[Stockcar86]

I like how the photo is them drinking beer at the pub, not on the training field or anywhere official

[mikedogz]

A central Vikings Jersey if anyone wants it.

https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=2309101202&amp%3Bed=true&fbclid=IwAR3uJDI4TZmKnHa9dZUBniIFJAvB7dq7f4i37zfelaHyhgLM0qg_xD7I1h0

[Higgins]

I thought they all got burnt, or damn well should have, years ago.