Knights Injury and Suspension Updates

Yeah, I’m okay with it. It’s a strong stance.

I think I’d prefer it this suspension was from the Knights as opposed to the NSWRL though, if that makes sense.

I can’t help but compare the suspension from NSWRL to things like drink driving with a suspended license, driving with cocaine in your system and injuring others on a suspended license. These things seem like somewhat calculated risks/decisions. I can see how a slur can come out in the heat of a game (still in the wrong and needs to be stamped out).

Would consider a slightly lesser sentence for first/minor offence and mandatory education program for player and even something for club would be a reasonable approach.

I think education is a big part of things. Recognising what is offensive and perhaps some understanding of the possible implications of their actions. Though, we saw the fallout from Manly and their pride jersey. I don’t think we need to force players to celebrate/promote things that they don’t necessarily believe in (for religious or cultural or personal reasons). But I do think respect is non-negotiable for all humans.

There’s terms that are used in friendly banter with friends/teammates that are somewhat normalised within that group. But the same terms may be offensive to others when used in a different context.

The fact is, most of us have not had to experience racism or homophobia and live pretty privileged lives. Those that aren’t affected don’t really get to claim what’s offensive and what’s not. But at the end of the day, respect is a right every human should have.
 
jamesgould said:
No offense Les, but this is a very weird argument you’ve come up with. You’ve ended up saying how good it is that there’s bigoted idiots in Japan?! 😂
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Haha well I wouldn't describe the Japs as bigoted idiots, however, if one was inclined to do so they'd be tasked with explaining why bigoted idiots produce such a decent and equitable society
 
Les Misérables said:
Haha well I wouldn't describe the Japs as bigoted idiots, however, if one was inclined to do so they'd be tasked with explaining why bigoted idiots produce such a decent and equitable society
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Planning a holiday there next year, my sister used to live there so I’ve been three times, but not for a while. Definitely a very cool place to visit!
 
Well handled by the club and the NRL. Good that Kepoua apologised, and it appears genuine.

I really would like to see the bloke make his way back to FG, so I hope he rips in at training over the next 6 weeks and is raring to go for a strong end-of-season run.

PS. Marginalised groups adopting an historic slur for their own use to lessen the hurt and damage those slurs cause doesn't then make the slurs available to the rest of us—quite the opposite.
 
Seano said:
PS. Marginalised groups adopting an historic slur for their own use to lessen the hurt and damage those slurs cause doesn't then make the slurs available to the rest of us—quite the opposite.
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- Bless Coach Carter. Again in a perfect world it's not normalised by them either.
 
Nightsondee said:
I get it from both sides and there are codes of conduct within the NRL and NSWRL that state any particular comments will not be tolerated. It’s not what was said to that player that may cause damage but what is heard by the community that may.
However what I don’t agree with is someone getting 6 weeks suspension from playing yet players such as a Jermaine McKewen can get 1 week from the club and told to say sorry? Not only did he lose his licence for whatever reason, then make a decision to drive .. and under the influence, regardless of the range. So again, that could have caused significant damage to the community and a message sent out to young fans that if it happens, there’s not too big of a consequence. It’s too inconsistent for me.
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That i argue with. Happens throughout judicial systems.
 
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