The Bedge wrote:The ‘victim’ doesn’t necessarily need to attend the tribunal, but the person lodging the report does.
However one of the first questions asked at the tribunal is if you’re entering a plea and if so what.
Case 1 - not guilty, reporter no show, can’t deal with the case, dismissed.
Case 2 - guilty, reporter no show, player has already admitted guilt so must be dealt with.
Don’t blame the system, blame the misrepresentation from your club.
Ah yep makes sense then... I am aware he pleaded guilty before the hearing and went in and apologised to the player and team after the game..