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January 24, 2022 - 7:36PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
Rugby league is facing a crisis - and the season hasn’t even started yet.
A Manly Jersey Flegg player involved in a fight in the crowd at a junior SG Ball representative rugby league match at Erskineville Oval on the weekend was said to be acting in self-defence after copping an alleged headbutt.
There had been allegations one of the men was kicked repeatedly in the head while on the ground, however Manly officials claim no evidence of that came up in their investigations.
It is understood the player could now escape with a reprimand when the joint investigation by Manly and the NSWRL concludes on Tuesday.
The other man involved in the fight is potentially facing a tougher sanction for allegedly initiating the incident.
The claim is that spectator was a former Canberra Raiders junior rep player who is no longer with the Raiders but is chasing a start at another NRL club.
He had apparently turned up to watch one of his former school mates who also plays for the Sea Eagles SG Ball team.
Sea Eagles CEO Stephen Humphreys confirmed the incident took place.
It is claimed the two men involved in the fight were known to each other from western Sydney, and initially became embroiled in a verbal argument that escalated into punches being thrown after the alleged headbutt.
Former star John Hopoate is also likely to be cautioned for entering a restricted area for players and officials while arguing with a current Manly SG Ball player.
That SG Ball player could also be sanctioned for leaving the bench during the match.
John Hopoate was allegedly acting as a peacemaker.
Hopoate was said to have been initially trying to calm the situation before his argument with the youngster, who had mistakenly thought he was involved in the fight with his mate.
Police were called to the ground but it is understood the two men involved had already departed.
In a statement, NSW Police said they were yet to receive any official reports about the incident.
There was a video of the game but it apparently did not show the alleged altercation, only players seated on the bench turning around during the game to watch the disturbance.
NSWRL chief executive Dave Trodden had earlier vowed tough punishment if it was proven a registered player was involved.
Dave Trodden said the NSWRL has a zero tolerance approach to violence.
“We have, as we have to have, a zero tolerance approach to that sort of thing,” Trodden said.
“So every time it happens significant action has to follow.
NRL hopeful allegedly sparked brawl with headbutt during Manly-South Sydney SG Ball match
A junior Sea Eagles player at the centre of brutal in-game brawl is set to avoid severe sanctions after details emerged a former Raiders junior and spectator allegedly instigated the brawl.2 min read
January 24, 2022 - 7:36PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom
Rugby league is facing a crisis - and the season hasn’t even started yet.
A Manly Jersey Flegg player involved in a fight in the crowd at a junior SG Ball representative rugby league match at Erskineville Oval on the weekend was said to be acting in self-defence after copping an alleged headbutt.
There had been allegations one of the men was kicked repeatedly in the head while on the ground, however Manly officials claim no evidence of that came up in their investigations.
It is understood the player could now escape with a reprimand when the joint investigation by Manly and the NSWRL concludes on Tuesday.
The other man involved in the fight is potentially facing a tougher sanction for allegedly initiating the incident.
The claim is that spectator was a former Canberra Raiders junior rep player who is no longer with the Raiders but is chasing a start at another NRL club.
He had apparently turned up to watch one of his former school mates who also plays for the Sea Eagles SG Ball team.
Sea Eagles CEO Stephen Humphreys confirmed the incident took place.
It is claimed the two men involved in the fight were known to each other from western Sydney, and initially became embroiled in a verbal argument that escalated into punches being thrown after the alleged headbutt.
Former star John Hopoate is also likely to be cautioned for entering a restricted area for players and officials while arguing with a current Manly SG Ball player.
That SG Ball player could also be sanctioned for leaving the bench during the match.
John Hopoate was allegedly acting as a peacemaker.
Hopoate was said to have been initially trying to calm the situation before his argument with the youngster, who had mistakenly thought he was involved in the fight with his mate.
Police were called to the ground but it is understood the two men involved had already departed.
In a statement, NSW Police said they were yet to receive any official reports about the incident.
There was a video of the game but it apparently did not show the alleged altercation, only players seated on the bench turning around during the game to watch the disturbance.
NSWRL chief executive Dave Trodden had earlier vowed tough punishment if it was proven a registered player was involved.
Dave Trodden said the NSWRL has a zero tolerance approach to violence.
“We have, as we have to have, a zero tolerance approach to that sort of thing,” Trodden said.
“So every time it happens significant action has to follow.
