Star Canberra duo Josh Dugan and Blake Ferguson have been dropped for Friday's clash with South Sydney for breaching the club's alcohol policy.
Raiders coach David Furner said the decision to drop the pair was in line with the club's strict standards set in place this season.
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It follows Furner's decision earlier this year to place the entire NRL squad on an alcohol ban for three weeks after their round seven loss to Brisbane Broncos.
"It's an important part of the season for us and we need to make sure everyone in the playing group is 100 per cent committed to the team," Furner said.
"We needed to make a stand in regards to our discipline and this shows we're serious about the standards we set for ourselves as a club."
Dugan has been replaced at fullback by Reece Robinson, with rookie Edrick Lee taking Ferguson's spot on the wing.
If they agree to the rules the have to obey them. Just on anonther note is it fair the coaching staff should drink???? or should they be on a ban too.... well while we r at it what about the admin too. Im sure there was beer flowing in a certain coaches mug after the win against Parramatta....
They probably should be part of the ban to show some leadership and unity to the players. The ban was lifted after the Parra game though so probably doesn't matter if the coaches were having a drink after that game.
Bodene is a good man. A really nice guy and I wish him well. I spoke to him after the game at Burleigh on Sunday and he is devastated that he may have played his last game with the Titans.
Bodene is a good man. A really nice guy and I wish him well. I spoke to him after the game at Burleigh on Sunday and he is devastated that he may have played his last game with the Titans.