AAP General News (Australia)
04-23-2010
RL: PM backs penalties imposed on Storm
CANBERRA, April 23 AAP - Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has backed the penalties imposed
on the Melbourne Storm, following revelations the club rorted the NRL salary cap by at
least $1.7 million.
The Storm has been stripped of two premierships and fined a total of $1.6 million after
being found guilty of long-term salary cap breaches.
Mr Rudd said the NRL's punishment for the offence was fair.
"They've gone out there and taken a very tough and hard decision," he told the Seven
Network on Friday.
"I know some Melbourne Storm fans may think it's been harsh, but you've got to defend
the rules of the game ... and this seems to be the worst possible breach."
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