Former Western Bulldogs player Jackson Topine has initiated legal proceedings against the club, challenging a disciplinary action imposed for tardiness to a training session.
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Former NRL player Braith Anasta has denounced ex-Bulldog Jackson Topine’s lawsuit against the club, accusing him of making “crazy” claims. Topine alleges he faced “unlawful corporal punishment” for being late to training, but Anasta maintains that such punishments are standard practice. Anasta warns that if every player who faced similar discipline sues their club, the NRL could face a wave of litigation. He also urges the NRL and RLPA to support the Bulldogs, as these actions could potentially damage the game.
Former Canterbury Bulldogs forward Jackson Topine is suing the club for $4 million, alleging he was subjected to assault during a training session. Topine claims he was forced to wrestle up to 35 teammates as a punishment for allegedly reporting late for training. The incident allegedly caused Topine psychiatric injury and physical and mental impairment, and he has not played football since. Topine’s lawyer, Abdullah Reslan, said all professional sports teams should ensure they attend to their responsibilities with respect to their players and that termination should not be a solution. The Bulldogs have denied the allegations and said they take mental health concerns very seriously.