Dylan Walker

[Bearfax]

Just to get it a little in perspective. 'Assault' is a low grade action and can even not include physical violence, but usually means a scuffle. Such offences often result in a fine or bond. His earlier dismissed charge cannot be taken into account in sentencing, so this effectively becomes a first offence of this type if he is convicted. Below is the sentencing percentages for various grades of assault. As can be seen in 86.6% of cases offenders receive a fine or bond for 'assault'. Only 0.6% receive gaol for a first offence of that type, 2.6% for a second.

If he is charged with a higher grade assault matter then he is in more trouble. If he did what is reported, it seems evidence of stupidity and probably excess alcohol. Yes not good but hardly justification for crucifixion. It may be that Manly says 'enough is enough' and so be it. A shame though because on the field, which is why Manly bought him, he is one of the best centres around.

https://www.bocsar.nsw.gov.au/Publications/BB/bb66.pdf

 

[Supreme Leader]

Lol I have no idea. He was probably so pissed he thought he was getting into a cab.

He's Dylan Walker, of course the girl in the car wanted him to go home with her......probably find her partner wasn't open to sharing?

 

[The better Robbo]

You have to actually leave permanent damage in order for GBH to stick.. often the charge will be put forth by the police but most often is thrown out by the ODBP due to the reason above coz most likely defendants will get off, that and gbh is a very serious charge with a sentence bottoming at 4 years and maxing at 25 years.

Isn't there common assault,
Then actual bodily harm and then Grevious bodily harm?

 

[Woodsie]

IF true he should definitely be sacked. See attached photo from the boys out last night. Seems like the boys definitely had a few. Turbo looks like he's on the "Viliame kick ons"
It's early enough in the off season to sack him and still find a quality replacement, Could actually be beneficial.

They should all be sacked for having drinks with straws in them

 

[Bearfax]

So is that 3 off/pre-seasons he's gotten in trouble of some sort now?

Broken hand punching door
Alleged domestic assault
Now this?

47 adding Alleged Domestic Assault is appropriate before he stood trial, but to continue to use that against him (and I'm not saying he didn't assault his partner, only that his case was dismissed) is no different to saying of Brett Stewart now that we should count against him 'Alleged Sexual Assault' in his past. Both matters were dismissed ands should not be used against them

 

[The better Robbo]

They should all be sacked for having drinks with straws in them

Agreed. Turbo looks like he's on more than just girls drinks

 

[PONTIAN SEA EAGLE]

So he gets cracked by a Melbourne player but was able to brawl & put 2 guys in hospital wtf.

 

[webby66]

Sign Corey Allan, Turbo to centre; Bye bye Walker

 

[KNUCKLES]

Isn't there common assault,
Then actual bodily harm and then Grevious bodily harm?

Yeah but the distinction between common assault and actual bodily harm is minimum.

 

[Frogz]

Her we go again. Another offseason f#cked u by an idiot. How many chances this clown gunna get. Dont forget he wa a flog at Souffs also.

 

[Stevo]

He's played 80 games for Manly in 5 years.

That means he's missed 40 odd games in that same period due to injury or suspension.

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Yes, he needs to go. But what club would be stupid enough to take a player like Dylan Walker off our hands in the middle of something like this? Oh, wait…

 

[Ben]

Over this crap with players derailing out season with their stupid actions. Time to get rid of all the rubbish out of the club. Walker needs to go, he has been given chance after chance but he will never change with temptation in-front of him.
I won’t renew my membership if he hangs around. Our club needs to draw the line in the sand somewhere.

 

[The better Robbo]

Could it be Wayde Egan... ?

Warriors trade after AFB situation....?

@Snake might know who it is.

I just googled him, I think you're right! Definitely gotta be him. So is it fair to say he's signed with us? may as well start the rumour

 

[Woodsie]

My gut feel is that as distasteful and fukken annoying as this new incident is ... it probably won't be serious enough to see him punted ... Dessie and the club will still want to win games next year and even if there is a behaviour clause .. it also probably can't be enacted unless he is found guilty ... and that could be 12-18 months away ...

 

[eagleron]

We need to fcuk walker off waste of cap space, ahole is a complete waste of space. If not injured stood down by NRL for total lack restrain of his stupidity. After the violent issues with brother/sister it must be in the DNA. Give him to pretty boy will fit well with Chiuahua’s DNA.

This fool is damaging the Manly brand, time to go

 

[Captain Moondog]

Lol I have no idea. He was probably so pissed he thought he was getting into a cab.

Or a police car, he was being proactive and decided to turn himself in before he did something stupid....

 

[urulion]

COMMON ASSAULT IN NSW
In New South Wales, the indictable offence of common assault is defined by section 61 of the Crimes Act 1900 as an assault upon another person that does not cause actual bodily harm. A common assault carries a 2-year maximum sentence of imprisonment.

A common assault does not require the infliction of physical force, although some assaults involve physical contact (such as shoving) that does not cause actual bodily harm. An assault that involves unlawful physical contact is also known as a battery, but the law in NSW uses the term “common assault” to describe the offence whether or not physical contact occurs.


Definition of Common Assault
Courts in NSW have defined a common assault as:

• any act
• by which a person intentionally or recklessly
• causes another person to apprehend immediate and unlawful violence.

Each of those three elements is important. Each must be proved beyond a reasonable doubt when the accused contests the charge.

Intentionally or recklessly
“Intentionally” means acting with the purpose of causing another person to fear that he or she will be the victim of immediate and unlawful violence. In other words, the accused must intend to provoke that state of mind in the victim.

The intent to produce fear does not need to be motivated by hostility. The existence of hostility, however, can be used as evidence to distinguish non-threatening acts from assaults. Shaking a fist while joking is not intended to cause fear while shaking a fist in anger is more likely to constitute an assault.

Apprehend immediate and unlawful violence
To “apprehend” violence means to expect or to fear violence. Courts have held that fear of violence is the gist of assault.

“Immediate” usually means something that will happen in the coming moments. However, some court decisions have construed “immediate” to mean that the fear of violence is immediate, even if the person experiencing the fear does not know exactly when the violence will occur. Not all cases agree with such a broad definition of “immediate.” Each case must be decided on its own facts.

 

[Woodsie]

Lol I have no idea. He was probably so pissed he thought he was getting into a cab.

With Uber cars these days .. that is not as far fetched as some think ..

 

[Chuck]

Walker is a headcase. It's time to cut him loose. Always injured anyway so no great loss. Free up some cap space and go after some solid backline depth.