Scandal Elijah Taylor charged with assault of girlfriend.
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I'm not sure if this has been mentioned so here it is:
The NRL’s CEO can use his discretion to stand down players charged with less serious criminal offences, particularly where the offence involves women and children.
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Broad unregulated powers. Just the way the AFL wants it. I wonder how long til the AFL does the same.
That's also good to know, and not an unreasonable proviso to add into the stand down rules.
AFL: No-fault stand-down policy is not for us, says Gillon McLachlan
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That's a good statement from the club and definitely the right decision. I'm glad we've done it.
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AFL: No-fault stand-down policy is not for us, says Gillon McLachlan
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"Yet".
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It is a good decision. Just hope the lass has the appropriate supports as this will escalate his behaviour. Police should have remanded him after the second incident
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stood down meaning delisted?
That would definitely be a consideration. I'm assuming the club notified the AFL, the AFLPA, the WA police, and the representatives for both Elijah and Lekhani. This decision had to be taken, so the best that the club can do at that point is make sure that the necessary parties aren't taken by surprise.
We will review this position as the situation unfolds.
No real call on his future yet.
JT_the_Man
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How to piss away an AFL career 101.
“This is a difficult situation and one we will work with relevant experts and authorities to navigate.
“The club, together with the AFL, will ensure Elijah and those involved receive the appropriate assistance and support.
“The club, together with the AFL, will ensure Elijah and those involved receive the appropriate assistance and support.
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good to see at least 1 club takes charges of assault seriously. then again i suppose taylor isnt essential to sydney winning a final.
Hear hear. Don't give a toss what other clubs do in this situation as long as the club I support gets it right.
Aramis
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Just wanted to come in here and see how many of you conflated the earlier accusations made by his girlfriend and the separate incident leading to this arrest into the single incident.
You did not disappoint bigfooty.
Swans decision seems at ends with recent announcements from the AFL. Not a surprise that another sensitive issue is going to be handled on the hop by club and league. (to be clear, im not taking a position as to whether Sydneys decision is right or wrong)
You did not disappoint bigfooty.
Swans decision seems at ends with recent announcements from the AFL. Not a surprise that another sensitive issue is going to be handled on the hop by club and league. (to be clear, im not taking a position as to whether Sydneys decision is right or wrong)
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He's been charged, not convicted. Sacking him now without due process would open them up to a massive claim later if he turns out to be acquitted.
They clearly went to the detail of mentioning his inability to 'follow instructions on a number of occasions previously' or words to that effect, to give themselves breathing room on even that point.
Standing him down is the only possible course of action. I'm sure if he records a conviction for this he will be officially sacked.
Aramis
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Firstly, I don't need to be told how to suck eggs regarding drawing the distinction between charged and convicted.
Secondly, the premise that it was the "only possible course of action" is incorrect. He is innocent until proven guilty. They could have equally maintained that position and continued on without standing him down. Again not discussing the merits of either choice just pointing out that there was more than one course of action.
FastLane
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If you genuinely believe they could have feasibly maintained the 'innocent until proven guilty' position and continued on with him as an active member of the club until his trial, I have some money tied up in my late father's estate back in Nigeria you might be able to help me with.
Aramis
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Are you even reading yours before you hit post?
What happened in the end with Andrew Lovett? He was charged with rape, then the charge was dropped. He was sacked the next day?
