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“The NRL has in the present day confirmed that the no-fault stand-down situation will now not apply to Parramatta Eels participant Dylan Brown, following the finalisation of prison proceedings in opposition to Brown at Downing Centre Native Courtroom in the present day,” the NRL stated in an announcement.
“With the prison proceedings concluded, the NRL integrity unit will now conduct an instantaneous assessment of the matter.”
Parramatta can be hoping {that a} case involving George Burgess might be a precedent that works of their favour. The previous Dragons prop was allowed to proceed enjoying whereas going through a sexual touching cost following an alleged incident in March of final 12 months.
Brown, arguably Parramatta’s greatest participant this season, has already missed three video games of soccer whereas suspended. The Eels have a bye this weekend, however the 23-year-old can be accessible for the conflict in opposition to the Warriors on Saturday week.
“Our membership has a robust dedication to respectful behaviour in direction of ladies, and the behaviour that was outlined in court docket in the present day is unacceptable and in opposition to the expectations we now have at our membership,” stated Parramatta Eels CEO Jim Sarantinos.
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“Dylan has taken full accountability for his actions and has acknowledged the affect this has had on the particular person concerned, for which he’s genuinely remorseful. The membership will proceed to help Dylan and work with him as he learns from this expertise. We are going to now work with the NRL integrity unit on the following steps in finalising the matter. ”
The Eels have carried out admirably in Brown’s absence, profitable six video games in a row. Daejarn Asi and Ryan Matterson have been stable filling in at five-eighth, serving to the membership into the highest eight after a gradual begin to the season.
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