Penrith and the Cowboys have copped $10,000 fines after their trainers were caught spraying the ball before kick-off with their water bottles last Saturday night.
The NRL announced the breach notices on Friday with the respective trainers, Penrith’s Shane Elford and North Queensland’s Mitch Dunn also handed two-game suspended sentences.
“The NRL has also reminded all clubs about the limitations of the roles of trainers on match days,” the NRL said in a statement.
“Any action, other than those permitted under the NRL rules, may be considered a breach liable to sanctions.”
Dunn will not be allowed to participate in Saturday night’s home game against Manly and with the Panthers having the bye this round, Elford will sit out next week’s game against Newcastle.
They were sprung squirting the ball with water before kick-offs during their 30-30 extra-time draw at QCB Stadium las Saturday night.
Elford deliberately sprayed the Steeden with his water bottle before handing it off to Dylan Edwards before kickoffs at the halfway line.
A Cowboys fan noticed the underhanded tactic and posted it on social media but then footage was uncovered showing Dunn using the same ploy.
Cowboys coach Todd Payten had complained after the match that Penrith were in the wrong.
“I will let the NRL handle it. I don’t know what they’re going to do but it was noticeable to us, definitely. I don’t want to say anymore.”
Taupau sorry for liking anti-Maguire rant
Brisbane prop Martin Tapau says he regrets “liking” an Instagram post that criticised the coaching methods of Michael Maguire.
The 35-year-old, who has played just the one NRL game this year, appeared to endorse a lashing of the Broncos coach by former New Zealand international Elijah Taylor, who played under Maguire at Wests Tigers.
After four losses in the past five games, Maguire has been accused of over-training the players and being too intense during the week, leaving them flat for games. It’s a subject Taylor addressed in a social media post.
“A lot of people are asking me what’s wrong with Madge (Maguire) and what’s wrong with the Broncos,” Taylor, the 186-game NRL veteran, said.
“One, it’s his intensity. I’ve never seen a coach ride the game so hard.
“After a win the world is a better place.
Broncos coach Michael Maguire. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)
“After a loss you’re off to a funeral and someone will be getting cooked at the video session.
“Two, training methods. Ninety-five per cent of the time on the field it’s full contact.
“You haven’t done an NRL pre-season until you have done a Michael Maguire pre-season.
“Three, time efficiency. Let’s have a meeting for a meeting for a meeting. I’d get home from training and the kids don’t know who I am anymore.”
Taupau “liked” the post, but wished he hadn’t.
“Today I liked a video by Elijah Taylor talking about Michael Maguire’s coaching methods,” Taupau said in a statement.
“I regret this as it was not my intention to endorse the video. I removed the like immediately after.
“I want to make it clear. I am thoroughly enjoying being coached by coach Michael Maguire and will continue to do whatever I can to help the Broncos win a premiership in 2025.”
Brisbane prop Pat Carrigan addressed the Taupau post.
“I think internally we are dealing with that at the moment. Marty released a statement, he has made a mistake around those sorts of things,” Carrigan said.
“We know where we are going as a club. We are all buying in. We know we have to train hard and we know we have to do the things to get where we want to be and that’s be a premiership team.
“Marty has addressed it. As a teammate I will support him, but also where we want to go as a club. We know what we are in for and we are well and truly signed up for it.
“I spoke to him last night. We are dealing with him internally. He released a statement saying he is apologetic.”
with AAP
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