Digby 'helping police with their enquiries'

[Alison]

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-union/un...310-2ftql.html

[PeterM]

I do feel for sports people the are more often than not subjected to inappropriate language slurs insults from inebriated imbeciles and are expected as 'role models' to take the abuse with good nature and just leave it alone.

Why can't people leave these sportsmen alone when they are out on the town for so much of their time they are public property but they are people just like us let them have their own space and means to unwind.

[jargan83]

I do feel for sports people the are more often than not subjected to inappropriate language slurs insults from inebriated imbeciles and are expected as 'role models' to take the abuse with good nature and just leave it alone.

Why can't people leave these sportsmen alone when they are out on the town for so much of their time they are public property but they are people just like us let them have their own space and means to unwind.

Sarcasm?

[brokendown gunfighter]

would hope so,but doubt it

[Elf1]

Sarcasm?

Something about Russians

[PeterM]

More British humour than sarcasm

[brokendown gunfighter]

thank god,i can now crack another stubbie

[PeterM]

I have cracked a few of them myself tonight best thing about living in perth compared to the UK the warm weather makes me drink more

[The InnFORCEr]

Is there some kind of toxic environment at the reds or something

(like that Jargs?)

[The InnFORCEr]

Ioane stood down following alleged assault


Wallabies winger Digby Ioane has been stood down from Saturday night's Super Rugby clash between Queensland and the Western Force.

The Queensland Rugby Union and Ioane have agreed the 27-year-old should be suspended for the match at Suncorp Stadium following his involvement in an alleged assault at a Melbourne pub.

"Discussions between the QRU and Digby were held on Monday morning and all parties have agreed that Digby failed to demonstrate the necessary behaviours expected of a senior player within the the Reds squad," the QRU said in a statement.

[Muddly]

I can't help but wonder if this is a slap in the face for the Force rather than a legit move on the behalf of rugby QLD. Are they just disrespecting us!

[beige]

I can't help but wonder if this is a slap in the face for the Force rather than a legit move on the behalf of rugby QLD. Are they just disrespecting us!

In my experience Force fans can turn anything into a slap in the face so yeah why not.

[The InnFORCEr]

Queensland Reds drop winger Ioane over pub incident

AFP
March 11, 2013,
1:41 pm


SYDNEY (AFP) - Queensland Rugby Union Monday dropped Wallaby winger Digby Ioane from this weekend's Super 15 match against Western Force following an incident at a pub in Melbourne.

Police in Victoria state said they were investigating an alleged assault of a 30-year-old man who sustained a minor leg injury on Saturday night, with Ioane interviewed.

The QRU had a meeting with the player Monday and both parties agreed that Ioane had failed to demonstrate the necessary behaviour expected of a senior player within the Reds squad, officials said in a team statement.

"Digby has taken responsibility for his actions and is cognisant of the high standards and organisational values expected of each member of the Reds squad both on and off the field," it said.

The QRU made clear the decision was related directly to the expectations on Ioane as a senior team member, and not as an outcome of the police enquiries.

"Digby will continue to train with the Reds and will be available for selection next week in the team's round six Super Rugby match against the Bulls in Brisbane," the QRU said.
The alleged weekend incident happened the night after the Reds beat the Rebels in Melbourne

[Happy]

I might get a win in Brissy

[The InnFORCEr]

I have it on good authority that if you head to place called Fortitude Valley after dark, you'll be bound to at least score if not get the whole win