There's and old but well known biblical standard called "he who is without sin throw the first stone".
Frankly the only sin of JAC was driving a car, but even then, some sort of mitigation could be/is involved.
I have done some research that whilst cocaine supposedly goes through your system in 24 hours, in some cases it can take a few days.i.e very small traces
An example would be lets say in JAC's case, he thought he was ok to drive because he was 24 hours plus when deciding to drive, now we know that many drivers have gone for alcohol when tested up to 24 hours after drinking and actually being perfectly fine to drive, ok a line has to be drawn and cocaine is illegal and alcohol is not....BUT the consequence's of driving intoxicated are mutual.
One thing should be noted here is that Alcohol has a tolerance level .05 and cocaine has none, the degree of error is irrelevant from the system perspective but not when a person's whole career is in jeopardy.
We had a driving incident with Mam from Broncos that was much more serious than JAC's offence.
I would like to think that JAC will get the usual disqualification and fine that applies from a public prosecution. JAC was on holidays and as such the NRL does not need to get involved given that normal public justice prevails. This of course won't happen for the reasons outlined here.
Bringing the game and club into disrepute is an issue that has to be addressed, notwithstanding it is only a minor issue and all recommendations for his health, the club and the game have been identified and acted on, with the exception of meeting a perception. Anyone reading this can create their own perception, I am only interested in the perception of keeping JAC an Eel.
The NRL officially has a drug testing process/programme in place, these tests are done whilst players are in training and before a game. It is interesting to note that no one seemingly gets caught, WHY? because the NRL structure the tests so to avoid catching players out. The last thing the NRL wants is half the competition players out for a drug offence that is used across the whole of society or at least a spectrum of high performance people and athletes.....The Hipocrisy is rabid and the NRL will need to make some example of JAC to be seen in the right light......
Ilongi is a young Parra player, every one knows the white powder he was cutting was not talcum, the example that young players will be influenced by JAC is not encouraged or denied.But also incurable in our society.
Lets hope they make it so no one suffers' from the hipocrisy for any great length of time.
PS I hate and deplore political correctness, especially salving the ego's of Hipocrits!
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The fact that elite athletes are using this stuff is quite alarming really. Sports administrators have so far waved a big stick to athletes, wanring them of the consequences if they get caught. Many just take the attitude that the chances of that happening are slim at best, so take their chances.
Perhaps a better option would be to teach them what this stuff can do to their bodies - which of course they rely on for their livelihood! Positive reinforcement is always better than negative threats.
Remember back when big Del got done in RU , huuuge scandal and 2 year ban by memory ? Shows how far society has slipped / accepted drugs as part of life in sport.
Andrew Walker , another 2 year ban for coke. And here we are talking about old mate being hard done by for potentially having a contract cancelled and being able to sign elsewhere lol. For his 2nd offence in a few years driving and arrested as well. And these dudes were 1st offence , not driving , no police , just an in house test that nabbed them and they got TWO years completely banned.
Yeh! your right Wiz, do you remember the "inquisition" that would have been painful...torture and all that and please don't mention the War....do you think the Rugby guys will be cited under the Green Party crimes against humanity rules?
Teach these guys what it does to their bodies? While playing a contact sport that has evidence of CTE? Sure they will listen to what Cocaine can do to their bodies.
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