Manase Fainu

[Josh]

Pushed back another 12 months till July 2022. Could be up to 3 years out of the game for something he may be found not guilty. Surely that impedes the presumption of innocence

 

[rj90]

Pushed back another 12 months..

Manly star facing another year on sidelines

Manly rising star Manase Fainu is facing yet another NRL season on the sideline after his long-awaited trial for an alleged knife attack at a church dance was once again delayed.

www.news.com.au

 

[Cliffymagic]

Wtf

 

[40 nil]

Pushed back another 12 months till July 2022.

Basically, this stinks. Surely, the NRL 'no fault' stand down policy needs to be reassessed?

 

[Supreme Leader]

I'd say career in NRL is now over. Given he has chosen to delay 3 months himself because of his Morman Mission, obviously no longer a priority to get it over with. Sad for him as he was great, wasted talent.

NRL won't change position based on the seriousness of charge.

 

[The better Robbo]

Basically, this stinks. Surely, the NRL 'no fault' stand down policy needs to be reassessed?

Agreed. with covid hanging around its absurd to have to sit out 3 years!!! The rule was bought in pre covid! Its just flat out ridiculous now

 

[The better Robbo]

I'd say career in NRL is now over. Given he has chosen to delay 3 months himself because of his Morman Mission, obviously no longer a priority to get it over with. Sad for him as he was great, wasted talent.

NRL won't change position based on the seriousness of charge.

I didn't read that as Fainu was away on a Mormon mission.

 

[Deleted member 26876]

The No Fault policy should either be thrown out or be limited to one year. Especially due to covid and the delays.

 

[Supreme Leader]

I hope you get off mate. Whatever you’ve been charged with, I’m sure it’s not your go.

Mate, already been convicted by the family of being an idiot, the jurors were unanimous with their decision, quickest decision every. I reckon they were biased.

I didn't read that as Fainu was away on a Mormon mission.

Courts are experiencing massive delays because of coronavirus disruptions and Judge Gina O’Rourke said the next possible date for the two-week trial was June next year.

However that was also ruled out because, the court heard, the victim was on a Mormon mission outside Adelaide and was not in a position to give evidence until July 25 next year.

 

[Supreme Leader]

I didn't read that as Fainu was away on a Mormon mission.

Got it wrong it was the victim on the mission

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

I'd say career in NRL is now over. Given he has chosen to delay 3 months himself because of his Morman Mission, obviously no longer a priority to get it over with. Sad for him as he was great, wasted talent.

Sorry, SL - article says the victim was on a Mormon mission, not Manase, and was therefore unable to give evidence. So I don't think Manase chose a further delay. But there's still no getting away from the fact that Mormonism is to blame🙂

The "No Fault" stand down rule was always ridiculous. I was stunned when it was upheld by the Federal Court, especially given media reports at the time about how poorly the NRL had presented its case, and how poor Greenberg was on the witness stand.

 

[mave]

Greenburgs daughters touch footy side has a lot to answer for.

 

[ManlyArmy]

Mate, already been convicted by the family of being an idiot, the jurors were unanimous with their decision, quickest decision every. I reckon they were biased.

Courts are experiencing massive delays because of coronavirus disruptions and Judge Gina O’Rourke said the next possible date for the two-week trial was June next year.

However that was also ruled out because, the court heard, the victim was on a Mormon mission outside Adelaide and was not in a position to give evidence until July 25 next year.

Gee, if accused someone of stabbing me, I sure as hell would want to have them convicted ASAP, and not tell the courts to wait until I'm finished my work.

 

[The Royal Soup]

This is a complete joke, the no fault needs to go, he hasn’t been proven to be guilty of anything yet

 

[Sheikheagle]

I didn't read that as Fainu was away on a Mormon mission.

I agree they were talking about the victim weren’t they?

 

[Disco]

This needs to be looked at

Not sure where I stand on the stand down rule but regardless it wasnt implemented with Covid in mind.

Surely the NRL should look at an exemption for Manase due to the Covid related delays

 

[Rafferty]

Pushed back another 12 months till July 2022. Could be up to 3 years out of the game for something he may be found not guilty. Surely that impedes the presumption of innocence

No, but the NRL should review the situation based on the backlog in the courts, it seems pretty unfair, especially if one is found not guilty, maybe time to introduce a grading system based on the severity of the charge under the no fault stand down debacle.

I can’t imagine how the indefinite time frame surrounding the uncertainty of the legal system is fair or equitable, surely it can’t be that hard to review and come up with a better system.

 

[Budgie]

Delayed further because the victim won't be available to record his statement because of Mormon mission. Surely he could have recorded it by now?

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Surely this long out of the game is enough penalty.

Innocent until proven guilty , let him play, if not guilty he continues to play , if guilty he’ll be sent to Gaol anyway !!

 

[simon64]

How is it that Abdo and V'Landys can't see the need to look at this ?

Under the current climate, they need to allow Fainu to come back and then, if he's found guilty, rub him out. But FFS give the guy his day in court before you send for the executioner.