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Former Bulldogs Player Sues Club for $4M over Training Incident

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A former NRL player, Jackson Topine, is suing his former club for $4 million, alleging 'unlawful corporal punishment' during a training session. Find out the shocking details!

Former Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs forward, Jackson Topine, is making headlines as he commences a $4 million legal action against his former club. Topine, who hasn't played in the NRL since claiming he was subjected to wrestling sessions with up to 35 players back to back, has taken the matter to the Supreme Court. The young rugby league star has accused the Bulldogs of 'unlawful corporal punishment' in a bombshell lawsuit that has shocked the sporting world.

Topine's $4 million lawsuit has rocked the NRL community, with reports of 'deprivation of liberty' and 'assault and battery' allegations against the club. Despite defending their player welfare and mental wellbeing protocols, the Bulldogs are now embroiled in a legal battle that could have far-reaching implications for how clubs handle player punishments. The revelation of these serious accusations has put a spotlight on the treatment of young athletes in professional sports.

In a surprising turn of events, it has been revealed that Jackson Topine had not played rugby league since the controversial wrestling incident. The in-depth investigation by The Australian sheds light on the events of that fateful day, highlighting the impact it had on Topine's career. The lawsuit has sparked discussions around player safety and the boundaries of acceptable training methods in competitive sports.

As the legal proceedings unfold, the NRL community awaits the outcome of Topine's lawsuit against the Bulldogs. This unprecedented case could set a precedent for how clubs address player welfare and discipline practices. The confrontation between a former player and his club underscores the complexities of professional sports management and the need for transparency and accountability in athlete treatment.

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Former Bulldogs forward commences $4m legal action against club (WAtoday)

Jackson Topine hasn't played in the NRL since claiming he was forced to wrestle up to 35 players back to back. Now the matter is before the Supreme Court.

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'Jump on him': Ex-Bulldogs player lodges $4m lawsuit over training ... (Fox Sports)

'Jump on him': Ex-Bulldogs player lodges $4m lawsuit over training 'humiliation'

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Footy star launches bombshell lawsuit (NEWS.com.au)

A young rugby league star has accused his former club, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, of “unlawful corporal punishment” in a bombshell $4m lawsuit.

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NRL: Kiwi-born Jackson Topine launches $4 million lawsuit against ... (New Zealand Herald)

A Kiwi-born NRL hopeful has reportedly launched a $4 million lawsuit against the Canterbury Bulldogs, over what he's described as “unlawful corporal...

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Former NRL player suing club for $4m over wrestling incident (Sky News Australia)

One of the brightest stars to come through the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs rugby league system is now suing the club after a wrestling session gone wrong ...

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'Don't let him up. If he's down, jump on him straight away' (The Australian)

The youngster is Jackson Topine. And he has not played rugby league since. Until this in-depth investigation by The Australian, the events of that last July day ...

Revealed: Former player alleges 'deprivation of liberty' by Bulldogs (Herald Sun)

Young Canterbury forward Jackson Topine has launched legal proceedings against the Bulldogs amid allegations that a punishment he was forced to endure over ...

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Bulldogs defend environment amid Jackson Topine legal action ... (ESPN Australia)

Canterbury have defended their handling of player welfare and mental wellbeing after forward Jackson Topine initiated legal action against the NRL club.

'Corporal punishment' lawsuit rocks NRL club (Herald Sun)

A young rugby league star has accused his former club, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, of “unlawful corporal punishment” in a bombshell $4m lawsuit.

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Jackson Topine: Footy star hits his team with $4million lawsuit for ... (Daily Mail)

Bulldogs rising star Jackson Topine (pictured) has accused the club of deprivation of liberty as well as what amounted to assault and battery over the ...

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Ex-player launches $4m 'assault' lawsuit against Bulldogs (Nine)

A former Canterbury player has launched legal action against the NRL club over allegations of "abuse".

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NRL player Jackson Topine launches legal action against ... (The Guardian)

Māori All Star's claim says he was forced to wrestle 30 teammates which caused psychiatric injury and humiliation, court documents claim.

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Topine calls on former teammates to back $4 million claim (BusinessDay.com.au)

Some of the players at the Bulldogs wrestling session in which Jackson Topine was used as “shark bait” are expected to testify if the case goes to a ...

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Jackson Topine: The seven-word message Travis Touma allegedly ... (Daily Mail)

The ex-Bulldogs star was allegedly assaulted by between 30 and 35 of his teammates as part of a punishment for arriving 'eight to ten minutes late' to a ...

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Jackson Topine launches bombshell $4m lawsuit against former ... (7NEWS.com.au)

Canterbury are in damage control after being accused of 'unlawful corporal punishment' and 'assault'.

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Footy star launches bombshell lawsuit (Gold Coast Bulletin)

A young rugby league star has accused his former club, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, of “unlawful corporal punishment” in a bombshell $4m lawsuit.

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Bulldogs make vow amid big teammate twist (The Advertiser)

The Bulldogs have vowed to “vigorously” defend claims made against the club and trainer Travis Touma by former backrower Jackson Topine amid reports his ...

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Jackson Topine: Footy star 'has a secret weapon' in $4million ... (Daily Mail)

Teammates of ex-Bulldogs star Jackson Topine are reportedly prepared to back his bombshell $4million lawsuit against the club alleging he was assaulted by ...

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