in which he allegedly punched a woman in the face. The Panthers three-quarter has been granted conditional bail and is scheduled to appear before Penrith Local Court on May 28.
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May allegedly punched a woman known to him in the face and leg. He hasn’t played since the incident became public just before Magic Round.
The 22-year-old is facing an uncertain playing future just three years after his older brother Tyrone May was sacked for a social media post in 2021,which was interpreted as him being vindicated following a sex-tape scandal that embroiled the club.
The footballing career of Wakeham,who was playing for Manly’s feeder club Blacktown,is also clouded. The former Bulldogs and Tigers playmaker has been
Players charged with offences that carry a maximum jail sentence of 11 years or more are automatically stood down under the NRL’s policy.
Taylan May’s career is clouded.Getty
“The NRL has advised Penrith Panthers player Taylan May that he is subject to the no-fault stand-down condition under the NRL Rules,” the NRL said in a statement.
“May has been charged with three domestic violence related offences,following an alleged incident on Monday,April 8,2024.
“The NRL has advised Manly Warringah Sea Eagles player Brandon Wakeham that he is subject to the No-Fault Stand Down condition under the NRL Rules.
“Wakeham has been charged with taking part in the supply of prohibited drugs and participate in a criminal group contribute to criminal activity following his arrest on Wednesday,May 15,2024.
“The decisions should in no way be interpreted as a view on the innocence or guilt of either player. Under the condition,the players are not permitted to participate as players in the NRL competition or other competitions.”
Wakeham was arrested in the car park of Manly’s training base at Brookvale and charged with taking part in the supply of a prohibited drug,greater than a large commercial quantity;taking part in the supply of a prohibited drug,greater than an indictable and less than a commercial quantity;and participating in a criminal group.
When he fronted Manly Local Court last week,magistrate Robyn Denes said his role was that of a mid- or lower-tier member of the alleged syndicate. Wakeham’s high-profile lawyer Elias Tabchouri indicated his client would fight the charges.
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