Sam Burgess faces fine over NRL ‘kangaroo court’ comments

by senadiptya Dasgupta on November 20, 2019

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Sam Burgess faces fine over NRL ‘kangaroo court’ comments

England ahead Sam Burgess faces a potential fine after explaining the National Rugby League (NRL) judiciary procedure as a"kangaroo court". The South Sydney captain made the remarks on Tuesday for withdrawing Sydney Roosters centre Billy Smith's hair September 5, after getting a one-match prohibit. Burgess pleaded guilty for the behavior charge which ruled him on September 13 to the Roosters. "Who is making the calls ?" Burgess said. "Is there a discussion prior to these forecasts go

out there? I really don't know. What's the Procedure? It's like a kangaroo court there." Burgess provoked a response . The team's chief executive Todd Greenberg stated:"On face value, Sam's comments about the judiciary breach that our code of behaviour and so are offensive to both the chairman and members of their panel that carry out their duties impartially, without fear or favour. "We have a pragmatic view about most of the debate that occursaround the game. "But , the NRL judiciary is a longstanding and individual procedure dependent on the principles of natural justice in our court system. "Our seat is an esteemed judge of the maximum calibre and our panel members are former high profile gamers who are separate from clubs. The integrity of this machine and the folks in it shouldn't ever be questioned." Burgess is expected to explain his remarks next week. Read more here: http://zurichexpats.com/?p=15320

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