“We respect the decision of any court,whether we agree with it or not,” said Amone’s lawyer,Elias Tabchouri.
“We will get through that process and consider any possible appeal in the future.”
Amone will be sentenced on December 6. Asked what the outcome meant for his playing career,Tabchouri said:“That is a matter for the NRL integrity commission.
“We are focusing on resolving these matters at this stage.”
The Dragons confirmed in a statement on Wednesday that Amone had again been stood down.
“The Dragons acknowledge the guilty verdict handed down to player Talatau Amone in Wollongong Court today in relation to an assault last November,” the club said.
“As a result of this outcome,Amone has been stood down from all club activities until further notice.