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OT Folau sacked (for breach of code)
DIR By: Blucherquin
Date: May 17, 2019, 2:02 am
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Don’t really want to start the debate again - but here is the
statement. Not sacked for views, sacked because saying what he
did out loud is a breach of the code he signed.
Statement:
Wallabies and Waratahs back Israel Folau has today been issued a
sanction directing termination of his playing contract for his
high-level breach of the Professional Players’ Code of Conduct.
The three-member panel John West QC (Chair), Kate Eastman SC and
John Boultbee AM provided its final written decision today
relating to the Code of Conduct hearing over Folau’s social
media posts on April 10, 2019.
Rugby Australia Chief Executive, Raelene Castle said: “While
Rugby Australia accepts the panel’s decision directing
termination of Israel Folau’s playing contract for his
high-level breach of the Code of Conduct, we want to stress that
this outcome is a painful situation for the game.
“Rugby Australia did not choose to be in this situation, but
Rugby Australia’s position remains that Israel, through his
actions, left us with no choice but to pursue this course of
action.
“This has been an extremely challenging period for Rugby and
this issue has created an unwanted distraction in an important
year for the sport and for the Wallabies team. But our clear
message to all Rugby fans today is that we need to stand by our
values and the qualities of inclusion, passion, integrity,
discipline, respect and teamwork.
“I’ve communicated directly with the players to make it clear
that Rugby Australia fully supports their right to their own
beliefs and nothing that has happened changes that. But when we
are talking about inclusiveness in our game, we’re talking about
respecting differences as well.
“When we say Rugby is a game for all, we mean it. People need to
feel safe and welcomed in our game regardless of their gender,
race, background, religion, or sexuality.
“We thank the tribunal panel for their decision and we respect
the time, consideration and expertise the panel members brought
to this process.
“Representing Australia and all Australians on the Rugby field
is a privilege. Selection is dependent upon a player’s ability
to contribute to the Wallabies, and the game of Rugby itself, in
a positive and consistent manner both on and off the field. When
players sign a contract with the Wallabies, they sign up to the
values of the team and the sport.
“Israel is a great Rugby player and we are disappointed and
saddened by the fact that he will not see out his four-year
commitment to the Wallabies and Waratahs,” she said.
New South Wales Rugby Union CEO, Andrew Hore said: “This has
been a difficult time for our sport, for our fans, our players
and our stakeholders.
“Israel has been a valuable member of the NSW Waratahs team
since he started playing Rugby.
“While NSWRU is disappointed to lose a player of Israel’s
calibre, rugby has a Code of Conduct and values that we must
adhere to ensure that our game remains a game for all, no matter
people’s background or beliefs.
“We too thank the tribunal panel for the time they have taken to
consider this issue and respect their decision,” he said.
Folau has the option to appeal the panel’s determination of a
high-level breach of the Code of Conduct and the sanction handed
to him today. Under the Code, appeals must be lodged within 72
hours of receipt of the sanction.
#Post#: 23990--------------------------------------------------
Re: OT Folau sacked (for breach of code)
DIR By: Domestos
Date: May 17, 2019, 2:07 am
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> Don’t really want to start the debate again
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Why then, did you start it again?
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Re: OT Folau sacked (for breach of code)
DIR By: Blucherquin
Date: May 17, 2019, 3:05 am
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--- Quote from: Domestos link ---
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> Why then, did you start it again?
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I didn't. I posted the official statement from the governing
body who sacked him a few hours ago. I thought people might be
interested since we discussed it a lot.
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Re: OT Folau sacked (for breach of code)
DIR By: Fearless Fred
Date: May 17, 2019, 3:34 am
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Folau has issued a statement saying that he's "considering his
options". He may still decide to appeal.
Link
HTML https://twitter.com/DanGinnane/status/1129282844205887488?s=20
#Post#: 24004--------------------------------------------------
Re: OT Folau sacked (for breach of code)
DIR By: poorfour
Date: May 17, 2019, 4:45 am
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It's a strong and carefully worded statement, that makes it
clear that while Folau (and other players) are entitled to hold
their own views, they aren't entitled to express them in a way
that is counter to the values they signed up, as part of their
contract, to uphold.
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Re: OT Folau sacked (for breach of code)
DIR By: deadlyfrom5yardsout
Date: May 17, 2019, 5:12 am
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Pleasing to see that it wasn't Saracened.
#Post#: 24036--------------------------------------------------
Re: OT Folau sacked (for breach of code)
DIR By: marlowish
Date: May 17, 2019, 6:21 am
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--- Quote from: poorfour link ---
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> It's a strong and carefully worded statement, that makes it
clear that while Folau (and other players) are entitled to hold
their own views, they aren't entitled to express them in a way
that is counter to the values they signed up, as part of their
contract, to uphold.
>
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Brilliant so a person can have his own views as long as he does
not have the temerity to express them. So called liberal scum
are more right wing than the Tories.
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Re: OT Folau sacked (for breach of code)
DIR By: Quinky
Date: May 17, 2019, 6:23 am
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--- Quote from: marlowish link ---
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> Brilliant so a person can have his own views as long as he
does not have the temerity to express them. So called liberal
scum are more right wing than the Tories.
>
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Seems a fair summary of society these days.
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Re: OT Folau sacked (for breach of code)
DIR By: Domestos
Date: May 17, 2019, 6:26 am
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I find it curious that in 2019, some people still believe that
when you die you will go to heaven or hell. Whatever that means.
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Re: OT Folau sacked (for breach of code)
DIR By: Blucherquin
Date: May 17, 2019, 6:27 am
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--- Quote from: marlowish link ---
>
> Brilliant so a person can have his own views as long as he
does not have the temerity to express them. So called liberal
scum are more right wing than the Tories.
>
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Grow up for god's sake.
The statement is very clear, it's got fuck all to do with
liberalism or oppression or our lizard overlords.
You sign an employment contract, you break it, you get sacked.
As an aside, if you love rugby, I'm afraid you just have to deal
with the fact that rugby has publicly committed to not
discriminating against black people or gay people.
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