Martin's antics
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Martin's antics
Dustin Martin, apparently, allegedly got drunk in a Chapel Street Japanese restaurant last weekend. He was abusive and swearing.
When a female patron told him to control himself he swore at her, stood over her and threatened to hurt her with a chop stick.
This is an assault. The crime of assault does not require physical violence. Reasonable apprehension of violence causing injury is enough, which, according to the victim is what happened here.
Apparently the Richmond Football Club is considering, CONSIDERING, whether to penalise him. In this era of domestic violence, why wouldn't Martin be penalised by his club? Does the AFL regard this as good for its image?
Where is Caro when you need her? Imagine if it were Dane Swan!!!
When a female patron told him to control himself he swore at her, stood over her and threatened to hurt her with a chop stick.
This is an assault. The crime of assault does not require physical violence. Reasonable apprehension of violence causing injury is enough, which, according to the victim is what happened here.
Apparently the Richmond Football Club is considering, CONSIDERING, whether to penalise him. In this era of domestic violence, why wouldn't Martin be penalised by his club? Does the AFL regard this as good for its image?
Where is Caro when you need her? Imagine if it were Dane Swan!!!
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Pretty sure that suppression is the AFL's favourite method of dealing with such issues.......robevpau1 wrote:Strange we also have heard no more about the rape allegations against a couple of Hawthorn players some months ago. Was this resolved in any way - or simply suppressed? Interested to know ....
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Kevin Bartlett came out and suggested 12 months off and a $50k fine directed to a women's charity/cause was appropriate for Martin.
On balance a harsh penalty I thought, but I was pleasantly surprised to hear him take that stance against a Richmond player.
On balance a harsh penalty I thought, but I was pleasantly surprised to hear him take that stance against a Richmond player.
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Definitely not robevpau1, in PC speak, that would be hurting/damaging the "brand"......robevpau1 wrote:"Pretty sure that suppression is the AFL's favourite method of dealing with such issues......."
Yes Lazza, we certainly can't have the Premiership team tainted in any way ... can we.
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