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I'm not sure what the drug testing policies are, but I would think that most players would be smart enough to avoid using during the season. It's perhaps not surprising then that these footballers are alleged to have had these massive drug benders as soon as the season ends

I doubt there is many that would use during the season, as Qwerty mentions. All of these recent charges relate to use of drugs in the off season. Ironically Rugby League Immortal Joey Johns admitted to doing pingers during the season on a friday night after games.

No i suppose my comment brings me back to one of my first comments on this thread, which is that I generally disagree with criminalisation of recreational drugs. Its situations like this that remind us that many functioning, contributing members of society use drugs and that we shouldn't be...

Bobby Sands point brings us back to the big picture issue that this whole saga has shined a light on and that's the way our society views and legislates drug use.

im not confused at all. Issuing someone with a Notice to Appear IS CHARGING SOMEONE! and yes that is a matter of discretion. Once charged, the DPP/PPC have a discretion of whether to continue a prosecution. Both are matters of discretion. Do you seriously think your average detective is...

This is the point i disagree with. the CCC need convictions. that's how they justify their enormous funding. The more high profile the better.

Actually police have a wide discretion when deciding to prosecute, but I'm not going to labour the point. lets agree to disagree. The CCC in particular is an organisation which has extraordinary powers of examination for the purpose of investigating serious criminal activity and misconduct...

I was merely responding to QH's comment that Police are "obliged" to prosecute.

You raise a good point that its possible they have charged others that we haven't heard about from what i understand they haven't and I think it would have likely been reported.The CCC seem to be very public about who they charge. To continue to get funding they need to be seen to be to...

I was impressed with Vaea. He was still trying to smash into rucks at the 81 minute mark. If his fitness continues to improve he could be in for a big year

Well that's not actually correct. Police have a discretion whether they charge someone with an offence or not. The reality is that the CCC have been investigating a fairly major drug trafficking syndicate and have, presumably hundreds if not thousands of phone taps of drugs being supplied by...

It's too bad Simo isn't playing this game. I could see us really pressuring the Tahs' lineout with him back in the side. As it is I'm not sure how the reds are going to win this one, but I'd say the breakdown is the best place to start. Gill v Hooper should be interesting. Not sure we can...

it's funny how everyone was making a big deal about this issue, but as soon as Hunt pleads guilty, he's vindicated. It tells me that people in general don't care that he was buying cocaine, they just wanted to see him punished. If these charges are so trivial, why are they being advanced in...

Enjoyed the game. The force were really good value. I thought To'omua had a surprisingly average game, as did Kuridrani, but I suppose sometimes you just have an off game. Lilo was strong, particularly in defence. And Tomane looked really sharp. Lets hope Fardy's injury is not to serious, for...

Based on the allegations known to date, the case is weak. The question is whether the CCC will present other evidence. I assume they will be trying their best to get someone to give evidence against these footballers. If someone dogs, the case all of a sudden has some prospects.

Well I've done the unimaginable and put some cash on the Tahs (only a multi). A bit of an emotional hedge-bet

From what I've noticed from people who bring cocaine to parties, it's never just for personal use. ;)

I believe Hunt's solicitor is an ex police officer, so it doesn't surprise me that he advised him to do a deal with the cops. On the face of it Hunt got out of it with minimal damage, although he's sacrificed his reputation. Rumors are that there was a closed court just after/before Hunt's...

Terry I think the main issue the CCC had/have in relation to these charges is that they don't actually have any real evidence that these players are guilty of possession of cocaine, because they never caught any of them with cocaine on them. So they've charged them with Supply. It's a real...

The sad thing is that was about the height of the evidence of supply. They were really clutching at straws.