The NRL have reportedly knocked back an offer from the bikie at the centre of the Jarryd Hayne controversy to be interviewed.
The NRL will meet with Hayne and potentially other Titans players, but won’t talk to former under-20s player and now accused standover man Chris Bloomfield, according to News Corp Australia.
“At this stage that is the scope of the NRL’s inquiries,” a spokesman said in a statement on Wednesday night.
The NRL has also moved quickly to defend the Titans club, who were forced to overcome a number of dramas early last year before being taken over by the league.
“The Titans have had a highly successful year and the club’s image should not be smeared by an incident where it appears there has been no breach of the law,” the spokesman continued.
“The Titans are a proud club with strong governance who are making a real difference within their community.
“An incident of this nature should not overshadow the very positive year the club has had on and off the field.”
Bloomfield is believed to have been partying with the Titans at a private function at the Gold Coast Turf Club at their end-of-season drinks on Saturday.
He then posted the infamous video with Jarryd Hayne onto social media, which included his claims Hayne had given him $5,000 worth of cash
Hayne has since denied those claims and stated he did not know Bloomfield prior to the day, or his history when he was in the video.
SVB
Guest
Ridiculous situation. This is a typical example of a nanny state. What if a relative or family member of yours is a bikie? Are you meant to stay away from them because the NRL told you to do so? You have to think that if a person thinks joining a bikie gang is cool or tough, they will most likely do so at some stage. Let them do the time if they do the crime. But everything is about image and PR, and therefore organizations like the NRL will get involved where they are not really needed. Let the police do their job.
Cedric
Guest
Wow. The nrl owned titans had a party with a gang member present. Sounds like they better start investigating themselves!
Cathar Treize
Roar Guru
I think the NRL know enough to know this whole situation is a waste of time. The bikie's probably getting his 15 minutes of fame. Perhaps that's the new criteria to become a full member