Friendy may play Origin.

[One Eyed Willy]

That's really not the point though. Really we should be rewarding the bloke for booting Luke in the head!!


In all seriousness, your right about the judiciary. Between the 2 refs and that debacle(match review and judiciary committee) its a struggle to keep the fair weather supporters interested

[Darkone]

Following a previous loading which expired 2 weeks ago
Smith will be free to play if charged

[bondi paul]

Origin is all about Queensland they won't suspend their golden boy. I could not give a hoot about origin. Just wish our players are not to be picked especially Pearce who is always the scapegoat for losing past games and taking the bullet for Gyngells removal from the headlines following his spat with the vermin ceo / casino mogul

[Bigchook]

That doesn't matter anymore. There's nothing in 99% of the incidents that lead to suspensions.

Doesn't mean we should continue to advocate for players to get suspended for nothing. Anyone who thinks he should miss origin for that incident (and not because we just think he is a dickhead in general) should enjoy the A league grand final tonight.

[roosterproud]

Doesn't mean we should continue to advocate for players to get suspended for nothing. Anyone who thinks he should miss origin for that incident (and not because we just think he is a dickhead in general) should enjoy the A league grand final tonight.

the best thing I have read today

[ism22]

It will be interesting to see if the protected species Cameron Smith is charged after kicking Issac Luke in the face.

They'll find some reason... like when Slater kicked Klemmer in the head (because Slater knew that if he didn't, Klemmer was gonna take him out in the air rather than tackle him as soon as he landed.)

Smith kicked Luke in the head because Luke would have faked it and tried to milk a penalty if he hadn't. And TBH good on him, Luke is a massive grub and always milks penalties.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

I can't see how Smith has a case to answer.

Isaac Luke should be kicked in the head regularly.

[player 1]

Cameron has plenty of apologists in the media and in NRL official circles. They will continue to cover for him over this incident even though at best his actions could only be described as recklessly indifferent - at some point during the protracted kicking he gave Luke he must have realized that face feels different to turf on the soles of your kicking feet.

The NRL might consider laying a minor charge that will have no impact on his availability for Qld, but nothing more.

Had JWH been in Cameron's shoes (like the pun?) this incident would be taken very seriously indeed by the MRC - a six week ban would not be surprising.

[Guest]

Hi friends,

Perhaps I am getting confused as I get older but a few years ago back in season 2007 or season 2008 wasn't Nate "Tails" Myles suspended for doing exactly the same thing as Cameron Smith did in that video that was provided

[Johnny.]

The prick would have felt someone under his feet after the first kick, no way was that "accidental." I wonder if he'd fractured Isaac Luke's skull, would he be asking what penalty he was going to get while Luke's Cerebro-spinal fluid was leaking out his ears?

[ROC181]

I always thought that retaliating against a fan was a 'no no' in any sport until I saw this that hadn't seen before from Smith's game v Eels where hi kicks a ball to a Parra fan who was abusing him. Strange how very little is was mentioned. Sure it didn't hurt the fan but how was he able to get away with this because it looks very deliberate.

[Tommy Smith]

Haha I loved that.

Smith actually went up in my estimation following that incident!

[Andrew Walker]

I dont care who it was he was kicking If Smith isnt charged the MRP is a complete joke he had 4 goes at kicking him in the head the last two landed fair and square on Lukes face

[fletch]

Smith copped a dangerous contact charge but will be free to play origin if he takes the early guilty plea.

[JAF]

Great news - Jake will miss Origin and continue to focus on the Mighty Roosters!