After sleeping in on Australia Day, Brisbane Broncos Test winger Jharal Yow Yeh has been sent to feeder club Norths.
Following Yow Yeh’s late arrival to a Brisbane training session last Thursday, coach Anthony Griffin instructed the 23-year-old excitement machine not to return the next day. Instead, Yow Yeh was directed to report to Norths coach Craig Hodges.
Although Yow Yeh faced a potential two-week stint at Norths and an opportunity for a trial with the Devils in the Intrust Super Cup, he effectively received a reprieve due to his selection in the Indigenous All Stars team.
While he had to train with Norths last Friday, Yow Yeh is now permitted to join the Laurie Daley-coached All Stars team in camp on the Gold Coast and is likely to return to Broncos training on Monday.
There is still, however, a possibility of additional disciplinary measures.
“I have never encountered issues with Jharal before, but he was careless in this situation, and he must atone,” Griffin stated.
“I am a significant fan of his, both as a player and an individual.
“Given that, I have elevated expectations. Yet, that applies to every player at the club, with no exceptions to the rule.
“Being late for training is simply unacceptable unless there is a valid reason.”
On Monday, Yow Yeh acknowledged his mistake.
“I take responsibility for that,” the winger remarked.
“At the Broncos, we uphold high standards, and nobody is above the rules.
“I’ve accepted the consequences, and it’s now my responsibility to demonstrate my commitment at training, which is exactly what I intend to do.”
Hodges, who recently succeeded Trevor Bailey as coach at Norths, praised Yow Yeh’s performance on Friday.
“He was outstanding,” Hodges commented.
“I completely understand the Broncos’ position; discipline is crucial at that level, and being even five minutes late is unacceptable.”
by Buford Balony
