ARLC Chairman John Grant said the NRL would ‘get tough’ and ‘draw a line in the sand’ against NRL players interfering with dogs.
“I can’t really believe we’re having to do this again. Well, that’s not completely true but still,” Mr Grant said.
“You can pat a dog or even give it a hug but that’s it. Is this hard? Am I missing something?
“It’s times like this I wish we had a CEO like a professional organisation does.”
The NRL Commission is also set to appoint a RSPCA inspector to their Integrity Unit to manage these types of cases.
“Once is bad but twice is starting to look careless,” said NRL Head of Football Todd Greenberg.
“Interfering with any sort of animal, especially man’s best friend is not what our brand is about. Well, not what we want it to be about going forward.
“There are hundreds of Rugby League players who have probably never behaved inappropriately towards a dog. We should remember that.”
The NRL said they hoped the dog aspect would overshadow the alleged sexual assault on a woman at the party, saying their record on that was way worse.
“People seem to get more upset about the dog weirdly.”
COMMENTS
GrindHansel
Jan 27, 2016
TitusOReily well write
ColMcTweet
Jan 27, 2016
TitusOReily Given there were no chopsticks involved, I think a small fine and no suspension would be appropriate.
smatt1616
Jan 27, 2016
TitusOReily nice work mate...small typo "NRL said they".. U0001f44d
TitusOReily
Jan 27, 2016
smatt1616 cheers.
joedavola76
Jan 27, 2016
TitusOReily this has put Rd10 "canine appreciation round"in doubt.Although after way he treated the ladies,he'll be face of Women in league
DChauff
Jan 27, 2016
TitusOReily
Was a dog act Titus
stewiemack
Jan 27, 2016
TitusOReily taking the spotlight off Allan Border medal
Tony TC
Jan 27, 2016
Will the dog sue?
TerenceBright
Jan 27, 2016
TitusOReily Inspector Rex has been appointed to head a investigation team,
TitusOReily
Jan 27, 2016
stewiemack some positives.
blue_boys5
Jan 27, 2016
TitusOReily breaking news , Mitchell Pearce to be named next bombers top up player
pgcOneMoon
Jan 27, 2016
TitusOReily Who let the dogs out?
roguebogan
Jan 27, 2016
This is all just rumours. Lets wait till the NRL talk to the dog to get it's side of what actually happened.
Adam Busby
Jan 27, 2016
if the dog liked it is it inappropriate?
Scot Kevin
Jan 27, 2016
That last paragraph actually blurs the line between satire and truth...come on Titus don't drop the ball now
Johnno31
Jan 27, 2016
It is still actually on YouTube- the guy is a total jerk. But it is League so why the fuss?
grahamwkidd
Jan 27, 2016
TitusOReily Can't wait for The Chaser's take on this.
MorrisMark5
Jan 27, 2016
TitusOReily dogs not going to press charges. Works at Channel 9. #conflictofinterest
george barry
Jan 27, 2016
Yes wait for the bitches story
Never call a dog a bitch unless you have heard her side of the story....
Andrew Miksad
Jan 27, 2016
Outcry is greater with dogs than women......ouch
Trevor Rowe
Jan 27, 2016
Matt Johnson. The last bit is really good
Frank Matera
Jan 27, 2016
Martin Hardie is currently trying to find holes in the RSPCAs laws.
Sean Warren
Jan 27, 2016
Gold Titus...I just lost it on the train
Julian Hayes
Jan 27, 2016
Maybe give the guy a run at essendon?
sduff17
Jan 27, 2016
TitusOReily awol37 jeremyvenosta mileswalsh47
stewiemack
Jan 27, 2016
TitusOReily Ruff justice
TyEsler
Jan 27, 2016
TitusOReily explains why 'knows nothing about NRL' is key criteria for new NRL chief executive
Euan McDonald-Madden
Jan 27, 2016
Looks like his rumoured trade to the canterbury bulldogs has been vetoed by the mascot
Murray Dawson
Jan 27, 2016
Craig Murchie hehehe
Jordan Hounsfield
Jan 27, 2016
About time they crack down on things like this
Jeff Bacon
Jan 27, 2016
Mick Bish oh no!!!! Too bad we work together tomorrow buddy, we got 8 hours to discuss this beauty
Michael Charlton
Jan 27, 2016
How many dog years will pearce get banned for?
Geoff Schaefer
Jan 27, 2016
The NRL are like Hawthorn. You can't beat them in a good scandal. You think you've got them covered but there is really no limit to what a pissed rugby player can do. They have no limits...
John Tomazos
Jan 27, 2016
Having simulated sex with a dog seems to be accepted in this country.theres been more outrage at kyrios swearing at umpires then the outrage directed at this nrl player
Mick Bish
Jan 27, 2016
Thats ridiculous!! Grant Turnbull and Shannon Leigh is on to!! Im in so much trouble tomorrow..
Kirsty Jenkins
Jan 27, 2016
I will pitch in at 2 with some heat too bish.
Mick Bish
Jan 27, 2016
Have to bring my ear plugs to block it all out..
Jeff Bacon
Jan 27, 2016
Can't wait! I have a 30 minute power point presentation that I want to do too.... Very informative.... Oh and don't forget the boss is in tomorrow as well
Mick Bish
Jan 27, 2016
I have a headache jeff. Can you mark me sick tomorrow?
Lochie Phillips
Jan 27, 2016
Jacob Angelatos Ethan Miller its about time
Jacob Angelatos
Jan 27, 2016
He was framed
David Evison
Jan 27, 2016
Been hanging out with Chris Kenny has he
Nic Winterson
Jan 27, 2016
The nanny state is in full swing.....
Miro Mihaly
Jan 27, 2016
Hawthorn were dwarfed in scandals
Craig Murchie
Jan 27, 2016
Mate..what can you say except what a f@kn idiot !!!
ajsenyard
Jan 27, 2016
TitusOReily meanwhile the AFL staying soft on threatening uses of eating implements and domestic violence
sparkesy43
Jan 28, 2016
TitusOReily I didn't realise the dog was underage
keithjason70
Jan 28, 2016
TitusOReily cant a bloke root a dog and piss on a couch anymore??
TitusOReily
Jan 28, 2016
keithjason70 nanny state.
Just_PeterSmith
Jan 28, 2016
TitusOReily NRL & RSPCA sign historic agreement players won't f**k with dogs as long as dogs won't f**k with them, unless by mutual consent
joffaboy66
Jan 28, 2016
TitusOReily are the Canterbury Bulldogs in trouble then?
Daniel O'Leary
Jan 28, 2016
Get a life Steve Probst
Steve Probst
Jan 28, 2016
Typical league fan, starts it then cracks the sads