Telucrap reporting Martin Kennedy about to be charged by ASADA

[fletch]

obviously nothing they print should be taken as gospel but they are claiming his case is more advanced than the Sharks players and he looks to have been done via text messages from the phones of Sandor Earl and Ben Darcy.

obviously very serious allegations if it is true hopefully that is where any Roosters connection ends.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/league/n...-1226781050076

[Rooster_6]

Martin Kennedy is the last bloke I'd suspect...

Hopefully for him it's just some questions and he can get on with his life. His name and a few at our club have already had their names needlessly dragged through the mud by the media, I can't imagine it's a pleasant experience.

[sydroosters]

Martin Kennedy is the last bloke I'd suspect...

Hopefully for him it's just some questions and he can get on with his life. His name and a few at our club have already had their names needlessly dragged through the mud by the media, I can't imagine it's a pleasant experience.

well rts didn't take it so well when his name was dragged in but atleast his performances didn't come as a cost

[roosterproud]

MARTIN Kennedy is poised to become the next NRL player to receive an infraction notice as ASADA considers evidence against the Broncos prop that is more advanced than its case file against 14 past and present Sharks players.

After the ARLC board yesterday received a detailed briefing of the NRL's internal report into Cronulla's 2011 supplement program, The Daily Telegraph learned that ASADA is preparing to swoop on Kennedy for alleged possession of banned substances.

When contacted earlier this week, Kennedy promised to vigorously defend any possible charges, maintaining that he had never possessed or attempted to procure banned substances.
Martin Kennedy suffers a serious knee injury last year.

Martin Kennedy suffers a serious knee injury last year. Source: News Limited
Text messages between Kennedy and other figures central to the inquiry - including banned winger Sandor Earl - are believed to be key to ASADA's case against the former Rooster and Queensland State of Origin 18th man.

The messages include correspondence with long-time friend Ben Darcy, who is also close to Earl and formerly lived in the same Bondi apartment block as Kennedy.

The trio attended top league nursery Matraville High together, and were briefly united in the Roosters junior ranks.
ASADA interviewed Kennedy a week after the grand final, shortly before he moved to Brisbane to begin a new two-year deal with the Broncos.

Sources close to the investigation have confirmed Kennedy was questioned about a series of text exchanges with Darcy.

The 24-year-old expressed deep shock when The Daily Telegraph informed him about ASADA's latest movements, stating that he believed the interview had gone smoothly and the matter was now closed.
A source familiar with the file said the text messages contributed to a compelling case for possession-related charges, which carry a potential maximum two-year ban.
It's understood the texts were taken from mobile phones seized at Sydney Airport, while their owners were returning from Thailand earlier this year.
It's believed that any possible charges against Kennedy will not include use or trafficking, which were both levelled against Earl in late August.
Sandor Earl is the only player to receive an infraction notice so far.
The ex-Raiders winger has admitted guilt to both charges, which carry a maximum four year ban. Earl is attempting to have his suspension reduced to 12 months by providing ASADA with substantial assistance, but his co-operation is aimed at supplying damning evidence against the man who allegedly organised the prohibited treatments - sports scientist Stephen Dank - rather than fellow players. Dank has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
Paul Gallen eager for conclusion to ASADA saga
Kennedy's fate is set to be announced before that of the 14 players who participated in Cronulla's controversial 2011 supplement program: Paul Gallen, John Morris, Ben Pomeroy, Wade Graham, Nathan Gardner, Nathan Stapleton, Stewart Mills, Jayson Bukuya, Anthony Tupou, Matt Wright, Jeremy Smith, Kade Snowden, Luke Douglas and Albert Kelly.

The NRL sanctions against Cronulla purely relate to code of conduct breaches, with no infraction notices to be handed to any former or current Sharks player this week.



NRL boss Dave Smith yesterday briefed the eight commissioners on his Intergrity Unit report, which has canvassed supplement programs at all 16 clubs. The Sharks board was sweating on an announcement last night, but the NRL said its investigation was continuing.

The latest information suggests a decision will be made on whether to issue infraction notices against Cronulla players early in the New Year.

ASADA has made enormous headway in recent weeks because of new coercive powers that compel persons of interest to attend interviews and submit documents.

As revealed by The Daily Telegraph on Saturday, an information sheet discussing two banned peptides - CJC-1295 and GHRP-6 - that ASADA believes was distributed to players has been obtained.

The sheet carries the nickname and contact details of the supplement salesman, Darren 'The Gazelle' Hibbert, whom an independent club report found injected Sharks players at training sessions in 2011. Hibbert received a notice to appear before ASADA almost a month ago and is expected to speak with investigators this week

[Andrew Walker]

MARTIN Kennedy is poised to become the next NRL player to receive an infraction notice as ASADA considers evidence against the Broncos prop that is more advanced than its case file against 14 past and present Sharks players.

After the ARLC board yesterday received a detailed briefing of the NRL's internal report into Cronulla's 2011 supplement program, The Daily Telegraph learned that ASADA is preparing to swoop on Kennedy for alleged possession of banned substances.

When contacted earlier this week, Kennedy promised to vigorously defend any possible charges, maintaining that he had never possessed or attempted to procure banned substances.
Martin Kennedy suffers a serious knee injury last year.

Martin Kennedy suffers a serious knee injury last year. Source: News Limited
Text messages between Kennedy and other figures central to the inquiry - including banned winger Sandor Earl - are believed to be key to ASADA's case against the former Rooster and Queensland State of Origin 18th man.

The messages include correspondence with long-time friend Ben Darcy, who is also close to Earl and formerly lived in the same Bondi apartment block as Kennedy.

The trio attended top league nursery Matraville High together, and were briefly united in the Roosters junior ranks.
ASADA interviewed Kennedy a week after the grand final, shortly before he moved to Brisbane to begin a new two-year deal with the Broncos.

Sources close to the investigation have confirmed Kennedy was questioned about a series of text exchanges with Darcy.

The 24-year-old expressed deep shock when The Daily Telegraph informed him about ASADA's latest movements, stating that he believed the interview had gone smoothly and the matter was now closed.
A source familiar with the file said the text messages contributed to a compelling case for possession-related charges, which carry a potential maximum two-year ban.
It's understood the texts were taken from mobile phones seized at Sydney Airport, while their owners were returning from Thailand earlier this year.
It's believed that any possible charges against Kennedy will not include use or trafficking, which were both levelled against Earl in late August.
Sandor Earl is the only player to receive an infraction notice so far.
The ex-Raiders winger has admitted guilt to both charges, which carry a maximum four year ban. Earl is attempting to have his suspension reduced to 12 months by providing ASADA with substantial assistance, but his co-operation is aimed at supplying damning evidence against the man who allegedly organised the prohibited treatments - sports scientist Stephen Dank - rather than fellow players. Dank has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
Paul Gallen eager for conclusion to ASADA saga
Kennedy's fate is set to be announced before that of the 14 players who participated in Cronulla's controversial 2011 supplement program: Paul Gallen, John Morris, Ben Pomeroy, Wade Graham, Nathan Gardner, Nathan Stapleton, Stewart Mills, Jayson Bukuya, Anthony Tupou, Matt Wright, Jeremy Smith, Kade Snowden, Luke Douglas and Albert Kelly.

The NRL sanctions against Cronulla purely relate to code of conduct breaches, with no infraction notices to be handed to any former or current Sharks player this week.



NRL boss Dave Smith yesterday briefed the eight commissioners on his Intergrity Unit report, which has canvassed supplement programs at all 16 clubs. The Sharks board was sweating on an announcement last night, but the NRL said its investigation was continuing.

The latest information suggests a decision will be made on whether to issue infraction notices against Cronulla players early in the New Year.

ASADA has made enormous headway in recent weeks because of new coercive powers that compel persons of interest to attend interviews and submit documents.

As revealed by The Daily Telegraph on Saturday, an information sheet discussing two banned peptides - CJC-1295 and GHRP-6 - that ASADA believes was distributed to players has been obtained.

The sheet carries the nickname and contact details of the supplement salesman, Darren 'The Gazelle' Hibbert, whom an independent club report found injected Sharks players at training sessions in 2011. Hibbert received a notice to appear before ASADA almost a month ago and is expected to speak with investigators this week

I hope he has no case to answer to But I cant help to think where there is smoke Add to that the clubs decision to allow him to leave mid contract Then not to play him in the big games after he came in and filled in with aplomb in two big matches Souths and Manly after a long lay off I cant help but think there is probably something to this

On top of that these allegatiuons if not true look to be libelous and as such I have major doubts they would be printed if some sort of information was not readily available to verify this story

[mightyrooster]

I hope he has no case to answer to But I cant help to think where there is smoke Add to that the clubs decision to allow him to leave mid contract Then not to play him in the big games after he came in and filled in with aplomb in two big matches Souths and Manly after a long lay off I cant help but think there is probably something to this

On top of that these allegatiuons if not true look to be libelous and as such I have major doubts they would be printed if some sort of information was not readily available to verify this story

Those were my thoughts too AW. At the time I couldn't understand why he wasn't chosen on the bench. Even when there were doubts over LOD and Cordner's fitness, he wasn't even named in an extended squad. At the time I assumed he must have been injured or it had to do with all that crap about elevated HGH levels which the SMH tried to derail our season with.

[roosterproud]

guilt through association I think, followed up by trial by media

[The Brain]

guilt through association I think, followed up by trial by media

whatever level his involvement the club flicked him before he did any real damage so be it
he cost him self a premiership ring

[Thirteen]

He must have been on tranquilisers.

[supermario]

He must have been on tranquilisers.

HAHA !!! LOL Good one 13 !!!

[Guest]

He must have been on tranquilisers.

Hahaha, he went ok this year when called upon.

[stephenj]

my daughter who went out with him a bit is absolutly furious as she asked him straight up" have you any involvment with this asarda investigation he looked her in the eye and said no, he was the person who brought in the mob who took blood tests of the players? hes always been ver5y particular with his diet andis personal no alcohol policy during the season! for his sake i hope its all a beat up, i like the man, hes welcome at my house anytime!

[Guest]

Notice that the headline read 'Former Chook,' not ' New Bronco.'

[SConcierge]

my daughter who went out with him a bit is absolutly furious as she asked him straight up" have you any involvment with this asarda investigation he looked her in the eye and said no, he was the person who brought in the mob who took blood tests of the players? hes always been ver5y particular with his diet andis personal no alcohol policy during the season! for his sake i hope its all a beat up, i like the man, hes welcome at my house anytime!

the article says its not related to take them or selling them so dumbfounded what it could be

[Guest]

Notice that the headline read 'Former Chook,' not ' New Bronco.'

The headline says 'broncos player', and he is originally noted as a 'broncos player'.
Shut up and stop nit picking. To you and all the other nutcases out there, the media ain't still trying to derail our season. It finished two months ago.