Furious fans lash out at NRLW player Caitlin Moran's suspension for calling the Queen a 'dog'

Furious fans accuse footy bosses and radio star Ray Hadley of double standards as they lash out at NRLW player’s history-making suspension for calling the Queen a ‘dog’ just after her majesty died

  • Irate footy fans call out perceived double standards in professional rugby league
  • Follows the one-game suspension issued to NRLW star fullback Caitlin Moran
  • In a since-deleted Instagram post, the 25-year-old labelled the late Queen a ‘dog’
  • After suspension was confirmed, some asked how Taylan May wasn’t banned 
  • Panthers winger, 21, was found guilty of assault, yet cleared to play in NRL finals 

Furious footy fans have taken to social media to vent their frustration after NRLW star Caitlin Moran was suspended for a disgraceful social media post about the Queen.

The Newcastle Knights player has been banned for one game after writing: ‘Todays a good f***ing day, uncle Luke [country singer Luke Coombs] announces his tour, and this dumb dog [Queen Elizabeth] dies. Happy f***ing Friday’ on the day of her majesty’s death.

The former Jillaroos back, 25, is the first female player to be banned for an off-field matter in NRLW history.

The Indigenous star also received a suspended fine of 25 per cent of her pay and will undergo education and training around the appropriate use of social media.

NRLW star Caitlin Moran has been suspended for one match after calling the Queen a 'dumb dog' in a social media post on the day of the monarch's death

NRLW star Caitlin Moran has been suspended for one match after calling the Queen a ‘dumb dog’ in a social media post on the day of the monarch’s death

Moran eventually deleted her post on Instagram, but the NRL Integrity Unit obtained screenshots of the slur

Moran eventually deleted her post on Instagram, but the NRL Integrity Unit obtained screenshots of the slur

Given the long list of sordid off-field incidents involving NRL players, many felt Moran’s punishment was excessive and reeked of double standards, especially in light of Penrith star Taylan May being allowed to defer a suspension he was hit with after being found guilty of assault.

‘I’m so tired of Australia expecting Indigenous people to be diplomatic and polite and quiet. a few harsh words are the very very least of what the queen deserved from Indigenous people,’ one wrote.

‘If Caitlin Moran’s off-field behaviour warrants a (totally ridiculous and uncalled for) suspension, can’t it be postponed til next year so as not to f**k with the Knights season or do we only offer that perk to the Penrith boys when they assault someone at the pub?’ lavendar baj tweeted. 

‘If I had a dollar for every “reprehensible” thing a male player has done in the NRL in the past 12 months, I could pay off Caitlin Moran’s fine myself,’ another tweeted. 

Fans also slammed radio star Ray Hadley for calling Moran’s post ‘perhaps the most reprehensible thing I’ve ever seen connected to rugby league’.

‘Ray Hadley reckons Caitlin Moran calling the Queen a name is the most reprehensible thing connected to NRL. Ummmmm… Sorry? Not the male players who’ve raped women, bashed people, been done for child abuse? Nup. The Indigenous woman who said something mean,’ one tweeted.

Another stated, ‘Not to mention the NRL players done for domestic and family violence or common assault…or drug charges. But hey let’s target and punish a Aboriginal woman making commentary on an injustice faced since invasion.’

‘Calling Caitlin Moran’s instagram post the most reprehensible thing you’ve ever seen connected to rugby league, when Chris Dawson was convicted of his wife’s murder only a couple of weeks ago, is quite a take,’ wrote another fan.

Radio identity Ray Hadley labelled Moran's social media post the 'most reprehensible thing connected to the NRL', sparking fury online

Radio identity Ray Hadley labelled Moran’s social media post the ‘most reprehensible thing connected to the NRL’, sparking fury online

Panthers winger Taylan May was recently found guilty of assault, yet was cleared to play in NRL finals

Panthers winger Taylan May was recently found guilty of assault, yet was cleared to play in NRL finals

The perceived double standards at NRL headquarters have been called into question, especially after Panthers star Taylan May was recently found guilty of assault in a Queensland court – yet bizarrely was cleared to play in the NRL finals series.

One footy fan pointed out how NRL players have been 'done' for domestic violence and drug charges - before questioning why when an Indigenous woman makes a comment, a swift punishment follows

One footy fan pointed out how NRL players have been ‘done’ for domestic violence and drug charges – before questioning why when an Indigenous woman makes a comment, a swift punishment follows

May will serve his two-game suspension in early 2023.

The NRL said Moran’s comments were unacceptable, no matter the circumstances.

‘Rugby league is an inclusive game and has a proud and strong relationship with many communities,’ a statement read.

‘Regardless of any personal views, all players and officials must adhere to the professional standards expected of them and on this occasion the public comments made by the player have caused damage to the game.’

Moran was not named by the Knights for their final-round clash with St George Illawarra.

The 25-year-old has until next Tuesday to decide whether to accept the penalty.

source: dailymail.co.uk