Tevita Latu.

[cowboy-4-life]

Sharks have stood Latu down pending an investigation where he has been witnessed to have punched a 15 year old girl in the head.

Source: Sports Tonight.

[Cowboys_#1]

Sharks have stood Latu down pending an investigation where he has been witnessed to have punched a 15 year old girl in the head.

When and where did this incident happen?

[cowboy-4-life]

When and where did this incident happen?
Further report - tomorrow.

Source: Sports Tonight.

[Cowboys_#1]

Oh s hit i was waiting for that to come on after BB Adults Only:p
oh well.
What a dog, hitting a kid. Low life:mad:

[cowboy-4-life]

Oh s hit i was waiting for that to come on after BB Adults Only:p
oh well.
What a dog, hitting a kid. Low life:mad:

I agree.

He is a Good player though:o

[Cowboys_#1]

Yeah true he's going well....but stuff them, we're cowboys supporters not sharkies lol.

[Capital_Shark]

lmao I think Tevita might have got the whole concept of Harmony Day a little muddled up. Apart from that I'll reserve comment until the investigation is complete, and if he is found guilty I'll do what doggies fans do and find one lonely source that says "nothing ever happened" and run with that.

[Panthers_Rocks_My_Socks]

I heard he was throwing chips at her so she pushed him and he punched her in the face

[Sharky]

She was 19 and why the hell would a player with suck talent and potential throw it away.

Footballer's punch breaks girl's nose
By Josh Massoud
May 23, 2006

A SHARKS first grade rugby league player broke a teenage girl's nose when he punched her in the face yesterday, just hours after a match against the Bulldogs had passed off peacefully.

Sharks utility Tevita Latu knocked 19-year-old Brooke Peninton down, causing her to hit the ground head first.

A fight then broke out, with a Bulldogs player who was with the girl rushing in to restrain the New Zealand-born player.

Sporting a broken nose, two black eyes, a swollen lip and bruised mouth, Ms Peninton told how the attack happened outside Cronulla's Kingsway BP service station at about 3am.

She said the assault, witnessed by about a dozen people, occurred after Latu began throwing corn chips at her.

"I told him to grow up, but then he threw half the bag at me and started throwing dirt and bark as well. I got up and pushed him away."

It was then Latu snapped.

"He punched me in the face as hard as he could. He didn't care that I was a girl," Ms Peninton said. "I fell back and hit my head on the concrete. When I put my hand to my face there was blood everywhere."

As the NRL went into damage control last night, a witness who asked not to be named, said: "I've never seen a guy hit another guy like that, let alone a girl. It was disgusting."


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Ms Peninton somehow confronted the footballer and demanded he look at her facial injuries.
"He said, 'I can't, I've got a mother and sisters, I just can't'.

"I replied, 'How would you like someone to do this to them?'

"He then looked up and apologised. I said 'It's going to take a lot more than sorry'."

Ms Peninton met Latu while partying with friends from both the Bulldogs and Sharks in Cronulla on Sunday night.

After the final nightspot closed, the group went to the BP for a snack.

The teenager, from Forster on the mid-North Coast, said Latu drank several bourbon and cokes, but "knew what he was doing when he hit me".

The unnamed Bulldogs player and a girlfriend escorted Ms Peninton to Sutherland Hospital, where X-rays revealed she had sustained a broken nose.

Latu has been stood down from first grade pending an investigation, which is expected to result in his two-year deal being terminated. Ms Peninton is yet to decide whether to press charges.

"Hitting a girl or a young woman is unacceptable. It doesn't get much worse," concerned Sharks CEO Greg Pierce said.

NRL chief executive David Gallop lamented the incident saying: "It's a very serious matter and we will be expecting a swift report from the club."

[go you roosters]

thats a real shame, he had a real talent, but i have no sympathy for him as he is a moron for wat he did, nevertheless a shame as he could be a future star

[Sharky]

thats a real shame, he had a real talent, but i have no sympathy for him as he is a moron for wat he did, nevertheless a shame as he could be a future star
I could not agree more

[CrazyMatt]

It looks bad, I know, but we have only heard one side of it. Let's wait till we hear Tevita's side before saying anything. I'm not saying he's innocent, I'm just saying just wait until he says something. I know Tevita quite well, he's not that sort of bloke.

[go you roosters]

It looks bad, I know, but we have only heard one side of it. Let's wait till we hear Tevita's side before saying anything. I'm not saying he's innocent, I'm just saying just wait until he says something. I know Tevita quite well, he's not that sort of bloke.

Ahh, a pure sharks supporter desperate to keep his teams great attacking option:p fair enough but i doubt he will be let off, his time with the sharks is as good as GOOOOOOOONNNNEEEEEE!!!!!

[pimpsnz]

I rekon he was smashed when it happened so he might not have known what he was doing :cool:

Not condoning hitting chicks but if you havent hit one chances are you will.

[go you roosters]

I rekon he was smashed when it happened so he might not have known what he was doing :cool:

Not condoning hitting chicks but if you havent hit one chances are you will.

Somehow i dont think that will help his cause, i think his best option is not to deny to much, just appologise say he has learnt his lesson, pay the fine and hope for the best, no need to carry on and say he isnt guilty, because if he is proven guilty in court then the situation for him will be worse than it would be if he just came out and appologised

[CrazyMatt]

Ahh, a pure sharks supporter desperate to keep his teams great attacking option:p fair enough but i doubt he will be let off, his time with the sharks is as good as GOOOOOOOONNNNEEEEEE!!!!!

I'm just stunned, I know him very well and he isn't that kind bloke. If he's guitly, then he should cop the punishment, but the problem with sacking players is that Canberra pick them up straight away. Therefore nulifying the punishment.

And as for the Sharks, Tony Caine is a good young hooker, he'l do well. We aren't a one man team anymore.

[pimpsnz]

Exactly what the warriors need, Contoversy taking the Sharks mind away from football, Thanks Tevita

[CrazyMatt]

They've had great mentallity this year the Sharks, I think they can work through it.

[Hazem't got magic]

If they stand him down, they should use what he was getting paid and raise Lance Thompsons contract by 20k a year or somethin.

[CrazyMatt]

They are talking to Lance now.

[Cowboys_#1]

It looks bad, I know, but we have only heard one side of it. Let's wait till we hear Tevita's side before saying anything. I'm not saying he's innocent, I'm just saying just wait until he says something. I know Tevita quite well, he's not that sort of bloke.

It doesn't matter what side of the story you hear, he punched a girl ffs. There's no reason to hit a girl even if she pushes you or hits you.
If he was a real man he'd walk away or atleast restrain her from hitting him.
That's a true dog act.

[go you roosters]

They are talking to Lance now.

right now?? like right as we speak??

go_you_roosters

[Illmatic]

It doesn't matter what side of the story you hear, he punched a girl ffs. There's no reason to hit a girl even if she pushes you or hits you.
If he was a real man he'd walk away or atleast restrain her from hitting him.
That's a true dog act.

Maybe he made an exception because she was a lowie

[rhino_au1]

i will wait till i here the facts till i judge tevita but i would say u shark fans will be saying bye bye tevita off to england you go

[Cowboys_#1]

Maybe he made an exception because she was a lowie

Yeah but look where it's put him now, sucked in he deserves to get sent back to nz. F' him off.....

[Knights_Forever]

My Friend Has a Dog named Pepsi, she Threw Him Against a Wall

[go you roosters]

My Friend Has a Dog named Pepsi, she Threw Him Against a Wall

Right........was there a point to that although that is extremely shocking

Go_You_Roosters

[pimpsnz]

my misses threw our kitten against the wall once, we were arguing and she took it out on the kitten - needless to say I dumped her not long after - if we had of got pregnant she might have throwen our baby against the wall.

[Illmatic]

Anyone who commits violence or crueltly acts agaisnt animals deserves to be tortured to death.

[Knights_Forever]

Anyone who commits violence or crueltly acts agaisnt animals deserves to be tortured to death.
Shutup man, She Didnt mean it Alright, it Was pure Accidental

[trentcutlerrips]

who cares what the sharks do there a crap no future team what ever happens

[Roaddogg]

i will wait till i here the facts till i judge tevita but i would say u shark fans will be saying bye bye tevita off to england you go


really he should be banned from all sports in all countries for life
he needs to be made an example of just to show that abuse aganst women wont be tolerated

[Rusty FB]

NRL player Latu admits punching woman
Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 4:53 PM

Cronulla hooker Tevita Latu could be banned from rugby league for years after he admitted to his NRL club that he punched a teenaged woman in the face.

Latu was charged on Tuesday with assault after allegedly breaking the 19-year-old's nose.

If the Sharks terminate his two-year contract, it is understood the NRL will refuse to re-register him and so prevent another club from signing him.

When asked whether Latu's contract was under threat, Cronulla chief executive Greg Pierce said: "I dare say it is."

Latu, 24, has been suspended by the club while it conducts its own inquiry.

NRL chief executive David Gallop said the league would await the outcome of Cronulla's investigation.

"After that we will determine what further investigations and action will be taken by the league," Gallop said.

As the NRL is particularly sensitive about its players' treatment of women, Latu is likely to be put out of the game for a lengthy period.

Pierce has spoken with Latu and the woman, Brooke Peninton.

Peninton claims Latu punched her in the face outside a service station in Cronulla at around 3.30am Monday.

"He told me pretty much exactly the same story," Pierce said.

Pierce will speak to more witnesses and the police before deciding what action to take against Latu whose contract expires at the end of next year.

The incident occurred several hours after the New Zealand international played in the Sharks' loss to the Bulldogs at Telstra Stadium.

Pierce said Cronulla would pay Peninton's medical expenses and any costs incurred from being off work.

He said he was angered by the second embarrassing public incident involving Sharks players this month.

"I just shook my head. I was very disappointed, very frustrated, a bit cranky, a bit angry," Pierce said.

"I didn't get to speak to him until today. I'd calmed down a bit, so I didn't really take it out on him.

"But he didn't need to be told, he's aware of it anyway - he was upset and remorseful. But I didn't sugar coat it."

Latu's incident comes three weeks after forwards Darren Mapp and Luke Harlen were fined for drunken behaviour in a Circular Quay hotel.

But Pierce was sure there wasn't a growing culture of anti-social behaviour at the club.

"I don't think there is. This wasn't a club thing, it was an individual player and there weren't any other players there," he said.

"We've had a couple of incidents this year, but not had anything in previous years. They're good people at the club."

Gallop was concerned police have again been called to an incident involving a rugby league player.

"It's a very alarming situation and we are very concerned about it," he said.

Latu joined Cronulla from the NZ Warriors this season and had been out drinking following Sunday's game.

Pierce said he would speak with senior players and management about the prospect of a curfew or alcohol restrictions, which he admitted would be hard to impose.

Peninton told police she was punched once in the face after she and Latu became involved in an altercation while talking outside the BP service station in Kingsway.

She fell to the ground and was helped up and taken to Sutherland hospital by a friend and an unnamed Bulldogs player.

Latu was arrested at his Miranda home at 11.30pm on Monday night and charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

He was granted police bail to face Sutherland Local Court on June 15.

Source: AAP


(http://svc002.wic104cx.server-web.com/News/Latest/NewsArticle/tabid/76/NewsId/1290/Default.aspx , accessed 23rd May 2006)

[Broncos nut]

H is absolute scum. His contract should be terminated he should be fined at least $10,000. The NRL should impose a 10 year ban and he should be refused to be re-regestered after that period. I applaude Sharks though they have already provided specialists for any medical treatment she needs. If they havt already they also should provide psycoligy for her and her family if needed

[marty1]

I'm not going to take any female members of my family to Cronulla Sharks games anymore. Disgraceful.

[Doggie For Life]

lmao I think Tevita might have got the whole concept of Harmony Day a little muddled up. Apart from that I'll reserve comment until the investigation is complete, and if he is found guilty I'll do what doggies fans do and find one lonely source that says "nothing ever happened" and run with that.


Hah your just lucky a Bulldog player was there and he was able to restrain him and take the woman to hospital, if not the incident would be alot worse for the Cronulla club.

[.:BuLLdOg_4_Lyf:.]

Hah your just lucky a Bulldog player was there and he was able to restrain him and take the woman to hospital, if not the incident would be alot worse for the Cronulla club.

exactly so be grateful

[RoostersFAN]

i think it was an initiation for latu to join the bulldogs team.. he didnt have to rape any1 just punch em in the face hahah

nuh its a pretty dog effort to hit a woman.

[Doggie For Life]

i think it was an initiation for latu to join the bulldogs team.. he didnt have to rape any1 just punch em in the face hahah

nuh its a pretty dog effort to hit a woman.

Haha, also can we stop calling it a dog effort? Im sensing the use of that word is some anti Bulldog Propaganda, not like we need anymore of that after the opinions ive heard floating around this place

[Illmatic]

WTF is with the sudden increase of Dogs supporters around here

[Mac]

WTF is with the sudden increase of Dogs supporters around here

I guess a team that actually wins games tends to have a large fanbase *shrugs*

[Illmatic]

I guess a team that actually wins games tends to have a large fanbase *shrugs*

Ah yes, *Cough* Cowboys *Cough*

[Mac]

Ah yes, *Cough* Cowboys *Cough*
hence why theres alot of cowboy fans here :D

[Illmatic]

Yes but they have been here for a while, today ive seen atleast 4 different people with Bulldogs in their names who are new.

[cowboy-4-life]

hence why theres alot of cowboy fans here :D
C4l, CowboyGed, COWBOYS, Cowboy_fan.

Huh:confused:

[Mac]

C4l, CowboyGed, COWBOYS, Cowboy_fan.

Huh:confused:
You are an idiot if you think there are only 4 cowboy fans who browse these forums.

[Rusty FB]

Haha, also can we stop calling it a dog effort? Im sensing the use of that word is some anti Bulldog Propaganda, not like we need anymore of that after the opinions ive heard floating around this place


You've never heard of the term low down, or dirty dog?

Def'n
4: someone who is morally reprehensible; "you dirty dog"

Are we no longer allowed to use any slang whatsoever on this forum, in the chance that it may offend. I think that is one of the main problems, which stereotypically runs through all of your support base. We were discussing El Masri the other day, re his performance, and got hounded, (oh jeez pardon the dog pun again), because we shouldn't be talking about him with his background. The mere fact that he is Lebanese had nothing to do with how he was playing or how we were discussing him, but because he is, one of your fellow fans wanted to play the racism card.


Attention fellow forumers, these terms are now considered derogitory and can as such no longer be used.

every dog has its day; go to pot (the dogs); hair of the dog; hot dog; in the doghouse; let sleeping dogs lie; put on the dog; rain cats and dogs; see a man about a dog; shaggy dog story; sick as a dog; tail wagging the dog; teach an old dog new tricks; throw to the wolves (dogs); top banana (dog).

[cowboy-4-life]

You are an idiot if you think there are only 4 cowboy fans who browse these forums.
Well we are the four who post the most, unless there is others who post only in the Online or General Sections.

[Mac]

Well we are the four who post the most, unless there is others who post only in the Online or General Sections.
when did I say active posters?

[pimpsnz]

Iam putting back the Whiskey

[cowboy-4-life]

when did I say active posters?
You didnt say members who post AND browse. Entially you didn't say that.
You said Cowboy Fans (in general).

I assumed you meant 'posting' forumers.

My Bad. No need for the attitude though.

[Mac]

You didnt say members who post AND browse. Entially you didn't say that.
You said Cowboy Fans (in general).

I assumed you meant 'posting' forumers.

My Bad. No need for the attitude though.
No attitude intended, was just a question.

[Toothpick]

You didnt say members who post AND browse. Entially you didn't say that.
You said Cowboy Fans (in general).

I assumed you meant 'posting' forumers.

My Bad. No need for the attitude though.
Entially? Don't write words you don't know how to spell in an attempt to look sophisticated.

[Broncos nut]

He has had his contract terminaed. It was on 7 nesw just then

[Doggie For Life]

You've never heard of the term low down, or dirty dog?

Def'n
4: someone who is morally reprehensible; "you dirty dog"

Are we no longer allowed to use any slang whatsoever on this forum, in the chance that it may offend. I think that is one of the main problems, which stereotypically runs through all of your support base. We were discussing El Masri the other day, re his performance, and got hounded, (oh jeez pardon the dog pun again), because we shouldn't be talking about him with his background. The mere fact that he is Lebanese had nothing to do with how he was playing or how we were discussing him, but because he is, one of your fellow fans wanted to play the racism card.


Attention fellow forumers, these terms are now considered derogitory and can as such no longer be used.

every dog has its day; go to pot (the dogs); hair of the dog; hot dog; in the doghouse; let sleeping dogs lie; put on the dog; rain cats and dogs; see a man about a dog; shaggy dog story; sick as a dog; tail wagging the dog; teach an old dog new tricks; throw to the wolves (dogs); top banana (dog).

OH really the Racism card aye? Then why is it half the Cronulla fans are saying omg Lebs attacked me.
Talk about El Masri all you like even people who hate the dogs have to admit he is a great winger and a great kicker.
The use of a dog like act, only a dog would do that and other such posts when ppl have been slamming the bulldogs in the same thread. They could use words like reprehensible, disgusting, Why is it easier to say what a dog like thing to do when you could say what disgusting behaviour or such a reprehensible act etc. etc.

[cowboy-4-life]

No attitude intended, was just a question.
Ok Sweet as.
Entially? Don't write words you don't know how to spell in an attempt to look sophisticated.
One letter, have a cry.

[Rusty FB]

Entially? Don't write words you don't know how to spell in an attempt to look sophisticated.


Entially/ entirely, with all of the crap spelling, grammar & abreviations that take place here that barely raises and eyebrow.

[Toothpick]

Ok Sweet as.

One letter, have a cry.
Okay then. So I kan mace mistaces like this and it weel be ocay?

[Rusty FB]

OH really the Racism card aye? Then why is it half the Cronulla fans are saying omg Lebs attacked me. It had nothing to do with that, just discussing El Masri
Talk about El Masri all you like even people who hate the dogs have to admit he is a great winger and a great kicker. He is a great kicker yes.
The use of a dog like act, only a dog how badly did you just contradict yourself saying only a dog(someone comitting a low act) would use the term 'dog', ffs you used it in the same line :rolleyes: would do that and other such posts when ppl have been slamming the bulldogs in the same thread. They could use words like reprehensible, disgusting, Why is it easier to say what a dog like thing to do we are in Australia if I am not wrong, and the term/ slang 'dog' is used a hell of a lot more then 'reprehensible'. No doubt you're one of the supporters for banning 'Coon' cheese or ' Brown Stadium'. Get a hold of yourself.when you could say what disgusting behaviour or such a reprehensible act etc. etc.

Comments above.

[cowboy-4-life]

Okay then. So I kan mace mistaces like this and it weel be ocay?
If you really want to.

[Toothpick]

OH really the Racism card aye? Then why is it half the Cronulla fans are saying omg Lebs attacked me.
Talk about El Masri.... A load of tripe on racism and bulldogs... etc. etc.
Back to the kennel for you old boy..

[hopelesshark]

man i cant wait to hear what the reason was to punch a 19 year old girl in the face. must be a pretty damn good reason. lets say some silly girl ran at me with a cyringe, i would punch her as well.

anyway, if latu is guilty, he would have a future at the raiders who seem to always buy the ex-cons, post retirement players, out of form wash ups and sexual offenders.

good luck tavita, you were recruited by the wrong club. you were suppose to go to the bulldogs. :D

[Illmatic]

Jason Williams + Dane Tilse. Thats 2.

[Panthers_Rocks_My_Socks]

man i cant wait to hear what the reason was to punch a 19 year old girl in the face. must be a pretty damn good reason. lets say some silly girl ran at me with a cyringe, i would punch her as well.

anyway, if latu is guilty, he would have a future at the raiders who seem to always buy the ex-cons, post retirement players, out of form wash ups and sexual offenders.

good luck tavita, you were recruited by the wrong club. you were suppose to go to the bulldogs. :D

she wasnt 19 she was 15 i believe, and aparently he was throwing corn chips at her and she pushed him so he punched her.. I would be surprised if he had been to the pub before hand

[Illmatic]

19, not 15.