The footballing careers of Taylan May and Brandon Wakeham are under a cloud after they were officially stood down from playing duties.
The NRL has suspended Taylan May and Brandon Wakeham for off-field incidents under the game’s no-fault stand-down policy.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.
The 22-year-old is facing an uncertain playing future just three years after his older brother 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. Players charged with offences that carry a maximum jail sentence of 11 years or more are automatically stood down under the NRL’s policy.“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.
“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.”
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