Eels want quick hearing, NRL needs more time

The Parramatta officials had wanted a hearing held quickly on their threatened deregistration so the team's ability to play for points would not be jeopardised.

At a further hearing on Friday Eels barrister Arthur Moses SC said he wanted the matter finalised next week, but the NRL's barrister Lachlan Gyles SC said he needed more time.

"They brought this on ... If they want to start it, they should finish it rather than this dragging on," Moses said.

Gyles said the temporary injunction imposed by the court on Tuesday is not needed and is confusing.

The injunction has been extended until Monday and a date for a hearing challenging the proposed NRL deregistration of Eels' officials is expected to be set next week.

Gyles added he was happy for the Eels to have their day in court but needed more time to prepare the NRL's case.

"The NRL case involves some complexity," Gyles said.

"This case is in a way a sideshow ... this is not the main game your honour."

The Eels' next match is on May 13 against South Sydney.

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By all reports our barrister had the NRL on the ropes the whole way.

"If you are going to do that better off just keeping him in Cup as a break glass option. Unless he is that much of a cancer and that negative to the squad that he needs to go."

Replies

Chris May 6, 2016 at 3:15pm

NRL have had months. The only thing they need time for is to cover their arses.
- Lighti3 > Chris May 6, 2016 at 7:15pm
  
  Lmao gr8 point !
Bizlack May 6, 2016 at 3:17pm

It was shortly after this that the NRL made their media statement pointing out that everything said on Tuesday was only preliminary and they reserved the right to change the penalty.
est_88 May 6, 2016 at 3:18pm

Gyles said the temporary injunction imposed by the court on Tuesday is not needed and is confusing.

So if I think I am innocent of something I am accused on I should just take the punishment?
Bizlack May 6, 2016 at 3:21pm

What is the bet that a deal is brokered over the week which significantly reduces the penalty and we drop the legal action?
- Chris > Bizlack May 6, 2016 at 3:21pm
  
  Hope so.
- Michael Ericson > Bizlack May 6, 2016 at 3:31pm
  
  This court case has nothing to do with the penalty regarding points and fine.
- Bizlack > Bizlack May 6, 2016 at 4:04pm
  
  And the NRL don't seem confident enough for a Monday date.
Putty May 6, 2016 at 3:24pm

Go get em Jacky Chiles ! Now rest up and spend the weekend with Terri (their real and spectacular) Hatcher until court resumes !
- Richard Jackson > Putty May 6, 2016 at 3:30pm
  
  "How long will the jury be out Jacky?
  
  "Don't worry sweet-cheeks, they won't be back for days."
  
  Damm!!!!