Wednesday, February 25, 2004
Cannings escapes lightly
Aaron Cannings has escaped with just a $200 fine and an official warning letter, according to a report in The Australian on Tuesday.
"Aaron was contrite over the incident and now fully understands the standards we expect," Parra's general manager Greg Mitchell was quoted as saying.
"He has spoken with coach Brian Smith and we believe being sent home from camp and missing the trial is sufficient punishment. But he has been issued a stern warning letter by the club."
With newspaper headlines full of more Doggies scandal, following the relevation that up to six Canterbury players are the subject of rape allegations, Cannings misdemeanour was certainly minor. However, it also demonstrates how important it is for a club to ensure its players stay on their best behaviour.
Aaron Cannings has escaped with just a $200 fine and an official warning letter, according to a report in The Australian on Tuesday.
"Aaron was contrite over the incident and now fully understands the standards we expect," Parra's general manager Greg Mitchell was quoted as saying.
"He has spoken with coach Brian Smith and we believe being sent home from camp and missing the trial is sufficient punishment. But he has been issued a stern warning letter by the club."
With newspaper headlines full of more Doggies scandal, following the relevation that up to six Canterbury players are the subject of rape allegations, Cannings misdemeanour was certainly minor. However, it also demonstrates how important it is for a club to ensure its players stay on their best behaviour.
