Paul Gallen has refused to talk about his offensive twitter comments and reports that he is suffering from depression.
Paul Gallen at a media conference on Monday to promote his upcoming bout against former NRL player Anthony Watts on the Daniel Geale undercard. Pic Brett Costello Source: News Corp Australia
ON the day it was revealed he has been suffering depression Cronulla captain Paul Gallen has been fined $50,000 and banned from Test selection in 2015 following an abusive tweet aimed at NRL heirarchy.
In an indication of how seriously the NRL authorities viewed Gallen's remarks, he has been handed the harshest individual penalty allowable under the NRL code of conduct.
As revealed by News Corp, the ARLC have hammered Gallen with not only a massive fine but by banning the 31-Test veteran from Kangaroos selection in 2015 after he returns from his drugs suspension.
Gallen attacked the NRL within hours of news breaking that chief executive Steve Noyce was made redundant.
How do you rate the penalty handed down to Paul Gallen?
Holidaying in Hawaii, Gallen tweeted: "Steve Noice (sic) actually cared about players from cronulla's feelings. Couldn't say that about any other c... from Nrl."
PAUL GALLEN'S HIDDEN BATTLE WITH DEPRESSION
TWEET SET TO END GALLEN'S TEST CAREER
In a statement released today the NRL confirmed they had handed down a severe punishment for Gallen, but added he could be reconsidered for Test football if he successfully completed a "leaders' accountability" course.
His eligibility to return to Test reckoning would then be determined by an ARLC panel.
NRL CEO Dave Smith said the tweet on social media was offensive and a clear breach of the Code of Conduct.
KENT: GALLEN SHOULD BE SACKED AS NSW CAPTAIN
It was aggravated by the fact that Gallen, as captain of the NSW Blues, holds an important leadership position in the game.
Smith said he would also be discussing the issue of Gallen's captaincy credentials for State of Origin with the NSWRL in a clear sign the game had finally tired of his belligerent antics.
"Origin is one of our flagship properties and we do not want it to be undermined in any way," Smith said.
A breach notice has been issued to Gallen, giving him seven days to state why the fine should not be imposed.
Should Gallen be stripped of the Origin captaincy?
He will be free to put forward any mitigating factors as part of his response.
Late on Monday afternoon, the New South Wales Rugby League chairman George Peponis said the NSW Blues would not abandon its skipper.
"We do not condone Paul Gallen's comments but at this stage consider it to be a matter for the NRL and his club Cronulla," said Dr Peponis.
"He has already apologised and now the NRL has laid down a clear process for Paul to follow.
"Paul has been a loyal servant for his State and we will continue to support him throughout the NRL's code of conduct process."
Paul Gallen celebrates the Blues Origin victory. Picture Gregg Porteous Source: News Corp Australia
The NRL determined the fine in collaboration with Gallen's club the Cronulla Sharks and the club chairman Damian Keogh said they supported the strong sanctions imposed on Gallen.
"The last two years have been a difficult period for the Sharks and our focus is on performing strongly on and off the field in 2015," he said.
"So it is disappointing to have the club involved in this sort of issue as we prepare for next season."
Paul Gallen with the World Cup following Australia's victory last year. Source: Getty Images
Gallen, who has apologised for his outburst, said he'd tried unsuccessfully to offer a personal explanation to Smith.
"I tried to ring Dave Smith and the club within minutes of getting off the plane," he said.
"I haven't got hold of him yet. I don't know what's going on."
Cronulla's Paul Gallen has copped a $50,000 fine from the NRL. Pic Brett Costello Source: News Corp Australia
Gallen responded briefly to reports he is suffering from depression at a boxing promotion on Monday in Sydney.
Gallen said he supports people with depression and encourages them to talk about it, but doesn't want to go public about his reported battle with that problem.
"It's an issue that's hard for me to talk about at the moment," Gallen said.
"It's something that I support, the people that come out and talk about it and encourage them to talk about it."
The Sharks captain evaded rugby league questions on Monday and preferred to focus on his second professional boxing bout against his former Sharks teammate Anthony Watts at Sydney's Hordern Pavilion on December 3.
Originally published as Gallen banned, fined $50K for vile tweetAnda sedang membaca artikel tentang
Gallen banned, fined $50K for vile tweet
Dengan url
http://segarasa.blogspot.com/2014/10/gallen-banned-fined-50k-for-vile-tweet.html
Anda boleh menyebar luaskannya atau mengcopy paste-nya
Gallen banned, fined $50K for vile tweet
namun jangan lupa untuk meletakkan link
Gallen banned, fined $50K for vile tweet
sebagai sumbernya
0 komentar:
Posting Komentar