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[King Viking]

Speaking of Dave Allen, saw him walking the opposite way to the ground with Jamie Durbin before the match.

[RB]

It doesn't matter WHAT they had to gain, it matters that they USED illegal substances.
Their using becomes public knowledge, it brings the sport into disrepute, it gives an unspoken green light to other players, but more importantly it tells the easily impressionable youngsters out there that it's okay to be a user, it's all just a game to them.
Until all drug using is cracked down on heavily it will continue to be a bane to sport.

We will have to agree to disagree on this one then.
In general I havn't got a problem with people drinking too much, smoking too much, betting too much , driving around on a motor bike without  a crash helmet , taking drugs or other types of self destructive behaviour as long as it does not affect or endanger other people.
Yes if they are illegal drugs they have to face the consequences as per the law of the land just as someone driving around on a motor bike without a crash helmet has to. But as far as i know Dave Allen has not faced any consequences as regards the law of the land. He has had his livelyhood taken away from him .Rightly for a short time but he has had his livelyhood taken away from him for exactly the same period as someone who has cheated not only himself but his fellow players and the fans. The RL didn't ban Kieron Cunningham for one day and the drugs he took were performance enhancing. Yes there were mitigating circumstances I believe but I also believe Dave Allen was an easy target.
As I say we will have to agree to disagree. I respect your argument I just don't agree with it.

[sexy_legs]

Speaking of Dave Allen, saw him walking the opposite way to the ground with Jamie Durbin before the match.

He was in town last night, I was next to him waiting to be served and he gave me the 'do you know who I am' look when it looked like I might have been getting served before him! galaxying womanly-curve.

Anyway back to DC. He was on the news before and I couldn't believe how little he know about RL, he didn't even know how many players were in a team! I'll be suprised if he lasts

[LeedsViking]

He was in town last night, I was next to him waiting to be served and he gave me the 'do you know who I am' look when it looked like I might have been getting served before him! galaxying womanly-curve.

Anyway back to DC. He was on the news before and I couldn't believe how little he know about RL, he didn't even know how many players were in a team! I'll be suprised if he lasts

.... on Talk Sport earlier they were laughing that apparently someone asked him at the press conference if he knew how many tackles were in a set of 6



Needless to say....  he didn't 

[Briga]

We will have to agree to disagree on this one then.
In general I havn't got a problem with people drinking too much, smoking too much, betting too much , driving around on a motor bike without  a crash helmet , taking drugs or other types of self destructive behaviour as long as it does not affect or endanger other people.
Yes if they are illegal drugs they have to face the consequences as per the law of the land just as someone driving around on a motor bike without a crash helmet has to. But as far as i know Dave Allen has not faced any consequences as regards the law of the land. He has had his livelyhood taken away from him .Rightly for a short time but he has had his livelyhood taken away from him for exactly the same period as someone who has cheated not only himself but his fellow players and the fans. The RL didn't ban Kieron Cunningham for one day and the drugs he took were performance enhancing. Yes there were mitigating circumstances I believe but I also believe Dave Allen was an easy target.
As I say we will have to agree to disagree. I respect your argument I just don't agree with it.

RB, I don't think our views are really that far apart, I originally posted because I was fed up with the inconsistent penalty handed out to players/atheletes. I think the only difference is that i believe the penalty should be harsh. Likewise, I respect you point of view too. (Also agree DA was an easy target)

[Steve]

Apologies if this has been said, net issues won't let me read back......

I think that Cas should be reprimanded by RLF for bringing game into disrepute. To the general public they have seen DC on TV complaining about a lifetime ban due to drugs usage, and now he is coming to our sport - this looks bad to the armchair public and makes rugby look like an easy option for ex-drug users.

[Tin Man]

.... on Talk Sport earlier they were laughing that apparently someone asked him at the press conference if he knew how many tackles were in a set of 6



Needless to say....  he didn't 

It's a bit of an insult to the younger players at Castleford especially the lads in the U21's who have come through the system.Only to find a Show Pony possibly getting a chance infront of them.

[Briga]

O I like that one, a show pony!

Lets see him stand up after one of those young lads tackle him!

Me and himself were talking about this before, and we wondered how he had got the insurance to do this, is he paying for his own insurance, is the club paying it? Either way, considering his age and inexperience the cost of it must be phenomenal.

[sexy_legs]

I mean this in the nicest way possible, but I can't wait to see him get smashed. I don't wish a bad injury on him or anything I just wanna see how he takes it. I'm not a horrid person really 

[Briga]

I mean this in the nicest way possible, but I can't wait to see him get smashed. I don't wish a bad injury on him or anything I just wanna see how he takes it. I'm not a horrid person really 

LOL       I know exactly what you mean!

[BIGRAFASHOUSE]

Did anybody see him training on sky. The words out of my depth sprang to mind!