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Liam Jurrah - committal hearing in Alice Springs



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Jurrah  urged to 'be strong' ahead of committal hearing

A committal hearing is a proceeding before a magistrate who is required to determine the question whether there is sufficient evidence to justify the case against an accused. If there is such evidence then the matter goes to trial. In Liam Jurrah's case, that would most likely mean a trial by jury at some time in 2013. However, the magistrate can decide there is insufficient evidence for a case to succeed and therefore throw out the charges.

We can't for legal reasons comment too much about the case but I'm sure that the whole Demon community wishes Liam well and hopes that the best possible outcome including peace within his community can be achieved within the near future.

I think it's great knowing that Liam has the support of the club and his mentor (and biographer) Bruce Hearn Mackinnon who will be at his side during this difficult time. I'm sure he will also be in the minds of thousands of others who won't physically be there but wish him all the best and look forward to a speedy return to both his home community of Yuendumu and to the football fields on which he provides us with the gift and excitement of his great skills.

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Yeah -- all the best Liam.

This does put life into perspective - there are some things more important than footy, but I am sure all here would just love to see you back on the field, fit and well, ASAP.

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Liam couldn't hope for a more empathetic magistrate than David Bamber. Very aware of all the difficulties LJ has faced. Bamber is from Melbourne and a Demons supporter.

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How's the man that was injured? Isn't that a concern as well.

Nobody's questioning the welfare of the victim or expressing a lack of concern for him or that he wasn't injured in an incident which took place that night but the case is about whether Liam is guilty of assaulting him and others. As I understand it, Liam will be pleading not guilty to all charges.

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How's the man that was injured? Isn't that a concern as well.

After (allegedly) being belted with a machete he received six stitches (and a pat on the bottom) and was as right as rain after a bit of a rest and some good hospital tucker.

Some allege that the machete was no machete at all but rather a Nulla Nulla. There may be doubt that Jurrah was armed at all.

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Just musing about setting a precedence, will we be funding criminal cases for all employees in future, what about members.

I am hopeful the case will be funded out of his contract, plus the numerous airfares and accommodation, taxis and meals costs for support peoples.

If he's innocent, well and good, hope he may pay us back one day on the footballing fields.

All I have to say on the matter.

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Just musing about setting a precedence, will we be funding criminal cases for all employees in future, what about members.

I am hopeful the case will be funded out of his contract, plus the numerous airfares and accommodation, taxis and meals costs for support peoples.

If he's innocent, well and good, hope he may pay us back one day on the footballing fields.

All I have to say on the matter.

Well I guess the club should keep some money aside for future defamation cases eh Bluey.

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Just musing about setting a precedence, will we be funding criminal cases for all employees in future, what about members.

I am hopeful the case will be funded out of his contract, plus the numerous airfares and accommodation, taxis and meals costs for support peoples.

If he's innocent, well and good, hope he may pay us back one day on the footballing fields.

All I have to say on the matter.

Liam Jurrah represents a significant financial investment. Therefore, it would follow that the club would want to protect that investment as best it can.
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Just musing about setting a precedence, will we be funding criminal cases for all employees in future, what about members.

I am hopeful the case will be funded out of his contract, plus the numerous airfares and accommodation, taxis and meals costs for support peoples.

If he's innocent, well and good, hope he may pay us back one day on the footballing fields.

All I have to say on the matter.

And so the trolling 'ology members warned off has commenced

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After reading the Hun today I see no real point locking him up. Would do more good just trying to work this mess in his hometown out. If there is a way to work it out.

Not unless you turn the clock back 300 years.....

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Just musing about setting a precedence, will we be funding criminal cases for all employees in future, what about members.

I am hopeful the case will be funded out of his contract, plus the numerous airfares and accommodation, taxis and meals costs for support peoples.

If he's innocent, well and good, hope he may pay us back one day on the footballing fields.

All I have to say on the matter.

go away bluey
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Not sure if it appeared in the media down south ( i've been up in Darwin for the last 2 weeks) but there is an article in the NT News today which is chilling reading and goes a long way to casting light on what Liam is up against. Apparently the men involved in the fight which precipitated his involvement were all friends of his and he was forced to choose sides. Lose-lose situation.

The situation in the community is completely toxic and appears no end in sight in the short term. Most recent episode involved the Southies threatening the West to the point where the latter left town, the Souths pinched the West's community bus and ran down all their humpies (their word not mine) crashed the bus and set fire to it.

Sad for Liam and his kin.

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From the persepctive of a Melbourne supporter I hope he gets off but if he bashed someone in the head with a machete (or a nulla nulla) then he deserves whatever anyone else in that situation would get. Those type of assaults in particular can't be condoned no matter who did it.

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It began days ago. Apparently bluey has a history.

You'll get used to Bluey...despite the fact that he seems to like the sound of his own keyboard, he does occasionally say something worthwhile...just not this time.

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From the persepctive of a Melbourne supporter I hope he gets off but if he bashed someone in the head with a machete (or a nulla nulla) then he deserves whatever anyone else in that situation would get. Those type of assaults in particular can't be condoned no matter who did it.

Yep, agree.

But sounds like a shocking situation in that community in general.

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Just musing about setting a precedence, will we be funding criminal cases for all employees in future, what about members.

I am hopeful the case will be funded out of his contract, plus the numerous airfares and accommodation, taxis and meals costs for support peoples.

If he's innocent, well and good, hope he may pay us back one day on the footballing fields.

All I have to say on the matter.

Thank christ for that...

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