Marshall 'involved in incident'

[TRF_Cymro]

Wests Tigers have received a blow on the eve of their NRL campaign after receiving news that Benji Marshall has been caught up in an alleged fight.

It is unclear what transpired, but newspaper reports suggest that 26-year-old Marshall was involved in a fight with another man in central Sydney in the early hours of this morning.

The club have released a statement confirming the news.

It said: "Wests Tigers can confirm that they are aware of an incident involving one of their players, Benji Marshall, in the early hours of this morning.

"Marshall has briefed the Club fully on all circumstances surrounding the incident and will co-operate fully with any police enquiries that may result from this matter.

"It would be inappropriate for the Club to make any further comment at this stage."

The news is a huge blow for the NRL before the competition's opening round next week - Marshall is a prominent face in the league's 2011 promotional video.

http://www.loverugbyleague.com/news_5117-marshall---involved-in-incident--.html​

 

[Saints1]

I'd hardly call it a huge blow.

 

[TRF_Olyy]

While I don't condone violence, the pr**k deserved it - was shouting racist slurs at Marshall and his friend (manager?) who was with him, Marshall tried to walk away, the guy got in his face screaming at him to **** off back where he came from, so Marshall dropped him

 

[The Juice]

Bit more on the situation.

The NRL say they will allow Benji Marshall an opportunity to clear his name after he was charged with assault.

But they say the 26-year-old New Zealand skipper could face disciplinary action if he is found guilty, following an incident at the weekend.

The NRL have received a report from Wests Tigers, freeing Marshall of all blame during the scuffle, saying he behaved in an "exemplary manner."

“The only issue that would seem capable of attracting any penalty from the NRL in this matter is the one that will be determined in court,†NRL chief David Gallop said.

“It may well be that Benji can successfully defend the allegation and he is entitled to that opportunity.

“Both he and the Wests Tigers, though, need to be aware that the seriousness of this matter and the importance of the week will dictate the need for strong action if he is unsuccessful in defending the charge.â€

The organisation say there are a number of other high-profile cases in which it has not intervened during court cases.

A statement from the NRL said: "In all cases the NRL gives the club, as the player’s employer, the opportunity to examine all aspects of a matter and to impose any initial sanction.

"The NRL will intervene where it believes the club has not acted appropriately and impose further sanction against the player or the club."

http://loverugbyleague.com/news_5119-nrl-to-give-marshall-time.html​

 

[smartcooky]

The racist moron ought to be publicly named and shamed.

 

[lucky number 7]

If what Olyy says is true then Benjii Marshall ought to get a standing ovation...nothing wrong with what he did the second someone feels threatened they have the right to use reasonable force to eliminate the threat.

And he is a super player too

 

[TRF_Cymro]

Im sure the press will report the full story soon enough.