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time to return the traditional Richmond yellow
hes actually 43
Player Watch #21: Noah Balta - Suspended First 4 Games
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How silly of me Gru. I forgot he was drafted in 1999 along with Scotty Homewood.
23/10/99 I think that makes Balta 25.
I think people would not get so agitated about things like this if they accepted the simple fact that the players in the afl are a reflection of society.
Just like society young people get into trouble. Just like society people have different ways of dealing with people who invade their personal space if that is indeed the case here.
Maybe Noah simply lashed out having lost a bit of control after a few beers after yet another loud mouth had a crack just like in society if having a bad you can lash out.
Give it time we will all find out what happened when he goes to court and we can make an informed judgement then.
Not that its any of my business imo.
Way too many wowsers in society who are usually out of touch with reality. All telling you how you should live your lives.
I think people would not get so agitated about things like this if they accepted the simple fact that the players in the afl are a reflection of society.
Just like society young people get into trouble. Just like society people have different ways of dealing with people who invade their personal space if that is indeed the case here.
Maybe Noah simply lashed out having lost a bit of control after a few beers after yet another loud mouth had a crack just like in society if having a bad you can lash out.
Give it time we will all find out what happened when he goes to court and we can make an informed judgement then.
Not that its any of my business imo.
Way too many wowsers in society who are usually out of touch with reality. All telling you how you should live your lives.
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If Noah wasn't the aggressor he'll probably get a harsh telling off and that's it - as long as the damage was just superficial .
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Still suspect a find from the AFL at the very least imo
Just going off what Rioli and Bolton copped a few years ago
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The internet and the 24 hour news cycle is what you have a problem with. With news now having the mentality of "if you're not first you're last" with reporting over getting the facts correct then this type of reactions are what society gets.
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I was talking of the law. The AFL will, of course, do something . They seem to be pretty fired up, except if it is Geelong. Strange that, even fairly obvious fraud by Geelong players (e.g. lending money to supporters at exorbitant rates) if all OK
Groupie_
time to return the traditional Richmond yellow
is he out of pentridge yet ?
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Why rush?
Eric Bana is filming a bio pic as we speak
Melbourne's most notorious prison is now a stylish hotel
Pentridge Prison, once home to Ned Kelly, Harry Power and Chopper Read, is now a chic eco-conscious apartment stay.www.smh.com.au
Why rush?
Nah sentenced to house arrest in Lalor Plaza
AFL club makes call on premiership player after assault charge
The 25-year-old is due to make another court appearance in the middle of pre-season training.
7news.com.au
Yeah, Belta is in trouble wont see him again for years.
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What awaits balta
Groupie_
time to return the traditional Richmond yellow
cfl gona come down hard on him cos he wears a yellow sashAFL club makes call on premiership player after assault charge
The 25-year-old is due to make another court appearance in the middle of pre-season training.
Yeah, Belta is in trouble wont see him again for years.
Yep.
If I was a first year player I’d want Balta in my team each week playing alongside me. Bit like Marlion Pickett. They have your back. Good campaigners. Publicly, the club will probably condone it or just let the AFL (woke) do their thing. Internally, practically speaking, Yze and his teammates will back him in.
He’s 25 born 1999
Will be exonerated I’d say with claim of self defence , get in the suits we got to support dusty , stories changed real quick,
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I was just saying numbers
Noah back of training but apparently no one wants to partner him in the boxing/sparring sessions
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4 games as well as the preseason games.
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Richmond has suspended Noah Balta following an off-season incident that has led to him being charged with assault.
Balta will miss the first four matches of the 2025 AFL season.
He will also miss both pre-season matches, complete education programming and undertake counselling.
Balta will continue to train at the Club during this period.
“Noah deeply regrets being involved in the incident. He has assisted the NSW Police in their investigation and he is keen to have the matter concluded as soon as possible. While the outcome of the investigation and the charge will be a matter for the Police and the Courts both Noah and the Club accept that players can't put themselves in these situations,” Richmond CEO Shane Dunne said.
“After thorough consideration - which included discussions with the player leadership group - we arrived at a decision that reflects the seriousness of the incident and at the same time will help Noah address this behaviour.
“The Club will continue to support him through this period and our collective hope, and expectation, is that we will see the best of Noah on and off the field from this point on.”
Balta will miss the first four matches of the 2025 AFL season.
He will also miss both pre-season matches, complete education programming and undertake counselling.
Balta will continue to train at the Club during this period.
“Noah deeply regrets being involved in the incident. He has assisted the NSW Police in their investigation and he is keen to have the matter concluded as soon as possible. While the outcome of the investigation and the charge will be a matter for the Police and the Courts both Noah and the Club accept that players can't put themselves in these situations,” Richmond CEO Shane Dunne said.
“After thorough consideration - which included discussions with the player leadership group - we arrived at a decision that reflects the seriousness of the incident and at the same time will help Noah address this behaviour.
“The Club will continue to support him through this period and our collective hope, and expectation, is that we will see the best of Noah on and off the field from this point on.”
