David Gallop
David Gallop
David Gallop is an Australian sports administrator, lawyer and the chief executive of the Football Federation Australia. He previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of the National Rugby League between February 2002 and June 2012. He was also the Secretary of the Rugby League International Federation from its inception in 1998 up until his resignation on 5 June 2012...
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It goes without saying that Craig Gower can not find himself in this position again. This suspended fine may be only part of what he will face from the club and the league. We will be reviewing the matter when we have received a formal report from the club but, on the face of it, they have been through an exhaustive process and imposed a significant penalty.
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He recently said he loved rugby league and I'll be simply saying to him, why would he risk that to try something he's uncertain about.
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It goes without saying that should Craig Gower find himself in this position again the penalties will increase.
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Last week the Raiders advised they would be interested whether anything new had been uncovered in that area.
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Penalties handed out over the years have reflected that the level of concealment will be a factor, along with the size of the breach, in the penalty.
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While we no longer gag people completely, if they are not careful and particularly if they step into any criticism of the integrity of the system or the individuals involved in it, the result will be a fine.
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We did speak to Aussie Stadium after full-time and it became apparent that it would be impossible to move the game.
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We can't have a situation where clubs can take a gamble breaking the rules, knowing that all they need to do is write a check to pay a fine at the end of the season. There has to be a stronger disincentive.
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We have written to the Warriors outlining our preliminary findings and have asked for a response in writing by the close of business Friday.
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Whether it's a chance to show your support for next year or to cheer your team into the finals, this is a weekend for every supporter to be at the footy to mark the end of a memorable minor premiership,
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The definition of club official is wide enough to include people in that category.
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Whether there's an investigation and what material is called for is not information we are able to discuss.
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From the rookie camps to the individual clubs' own educational and welfare policies, there is a particular focus on educating players about the dangers of excessive alcohol consumption.
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Given the strides the Bulldogs have made in this area it would be a drastic step to look at competition points and fines, but it is something that has to be fixed.