judiciary discussion Maloney/Moa/Napa/Jennings/SST

[ROC181]

...and we'd try to bash the opposition into submission.

That's what probably gets us into trouble. Some of those hits, though exciting, were sailing a little too close. Sam should know better than to start the game with a swinging arm. They keep saying that if it makes contact with the head regardless weather theres 'separation' it still goes on report. It's catch 22, if we curb our tough play then we don't get on top.

[ROC181]

Brad Walter is reporting that Jimmy will be charged with a grade 1 tripping charge and will be free to play. I have no idea if he's just speculating or has inside info. Hope he is right though. I thought with no Monday game this week they may have put the charges out earlier than usual but guess not.

Not worried about Maloney. He should be ok to play but with carry over points to the Sharks.

[John Corey]

When do we find out who has been cited? The only one I'm worried about is Moa, for his wonderful hit on Stewart. I know Stewart was falling, but you never can trust those a$$holes

[JAF]

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/s...06-gjg6xn.html
Sydney Roosters five-eighth James Maloney is set to be cleared to take his place in the minor premier's opening finals match on Friday against Melbourne, with a tripping charge unlikely to result in suspension for the former Origin star.
Maloney is almost certain to be charged on Monday by the NRL match review committee over a bizarre incident in the first half of Friday night's 30-0 demolition of South Sydney at Allianz Stadium, in which he lashed out with his leg after losing the ball near the Rabbitohs line.
The Cronulla-bound playmaker was placed on report after making contact with the thigh of Souths forward Kyle Turner, who picked up the ball and was attempting to run it off his own line.

The look on Maloney's face suggested the former NSW five-eighth was immediately aware of the possibility his actions could result in a suspension during the finals and he later said: "It was just a reaction, a bad one".

However, it is expected that Maloney will be charged with grade-one tripping, which would enable him to escape suspension, rather than a more serious offence.
While there have been suggestions the 29-year-old could face a kicking charge, which carries a penalty of 200 demerit points for a grade-one offence, the judiciary panel would have to be convinced he had deliberately struck Turner for the charge to be upheld if he chose to contest it.
With halfback Mitchell Pearce not expected back from a hamstring injury until later in the finals series, the judiciary news will be a welcome relief to Roosters coach Trent Robinson, who would have been forced to use an untried halves combination against the Storm.
Forward Dylan Napa was also placed on report for a crusher tackle on Souths utility Paul Carter.
The Roosters are already without prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves after he suffered a season-ending knee injury three weeks ago but have convincingly overcome Manly and Souths without him or Pearce in back-to-back matches to secure the club's third consecutive minor premiership under Robinson.
Statistics compiled by Champion Data help confirm why the Roosters are premiership favourites after winning seven of their 13 matches against other finals teams during the regular season and all 11 clashes with teams who finished outside the top eight.
In fact, the only team the Roosters haven't beaten so far this season are Cronulla, who scored an upset 20-12 win in round five at Allianz Stadium and triumphed 10-4 at Remondis Stadium in round 13.
Since then the Roosters have won 12 consecutive games to enter the finals as favourites to claim their second premiership in three years.
Brisbane and Cronulla have also won seven matches against opponents in the top eight, with the Sharks accounting for the Roosters and North Queensland twice, Canterbury, South Sydney and St George Illawarra once.
However, they have lost twice to Melbourne and been beaten by the Broncos and Dragons as well as Manly, Canberra, Gold Coast, Penrith and the Warriors.
The Broncos, who host third-placed North Queensland at Suncorp Stadium after finishing second, have beaten every other top-eight team once and lost to the Roosters, Rabbitohs, Cowboys, Dragons, Bulldogs and Storm.
After beating Brisbane 15-6 last Thursday, Melbourne boast the best record against other top-eight clubs with two wins over St George Illawarra and Cronulla and victories against the Roosters, Rabbitohs, Cowboys and Broncos.
Souths have not enjoyed wins against either the Sharks or Storm this season but have beaten the Dragons twice and split a game each with Brisbane, Canterbury, North Queensland and the Roosters.
St George Illawarra have the worst record against other top-eight teams, having recorded just four wins – against the Bulldogs, Roosters, Broncos and Sharks – and nine losses, including two against the Rabbitohs and Storm and one to each of the other five finals teams.
Canterbury have also won just four times against other top-eight teams, beating the Broncos, Dragons, Rabbitohs and Storm, and losing once to each of their finals rivals.
RECORD AGAINST OTHER TOP EIGHT TEAMS
Club Wins Losses
Roosters 7 6
Broncos 7 7
Cowboys 5 7
Sharks 7 4
Storm 8 4
Bulldogs 4 7
Rabbitohs 6 6
Dragons 4 9

[fletch]

our official twitter account just tweeted that the judiciary charges should be handed down soon, fingers crossed

[Tommy Smith]

I'm nervous lol

Moa is gonna get strung up. Jimmy should only be grade 1.

It'll be Willie Manu time on Friday night.

[BallyChook]

If Moa's cited then Hodges should be as well.

[Johnny Tobin]

Humpty Dumpty George Burgess two weeks for throwing a bottle at Evans.

Jimmy and Evans will play with early plea.

Moa and Napa got off altogether.

[The Axe]

a friend called me today and asked about the MRC charges. I'd put this to the back of my mind until then; now my day has been a write-off

[Hollus]

No charge for Moa or Napa. The only other charge was Evans for throwing the ball and he is free to play with no carry overs

[Darkone]

As forcasted by a number of posters

ALL ARE FREE & AVAILABLE TO PLAY

[JAF]

Thanks for the update JT - great news overall! Now we can just focus on our preparation for Fri night. Bring it on!

[Thirteen]

You effing beauty!!!

[elo]

I thought Moa was in trouble but not even charged, sweeeeeeeet.

[Tommy Smith]

Lol players throw the ball all the time. That's ridiculous.