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CURRENT players facing ASADA bans have been assured their 2014 records and achievements will stand, guaranteeing Paul Gallen his place in NSW Origin history even if the Blues skipper accepts a backdated suspension.
The prospect of the 12-month bans being backdated to 21 November 2013 created fears among current players that their feats this season could be wiped from the record books.
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Ten of the 17 players who are in ASADA's sights are still playing NRL, but of those Gallen easily has the notched the most achievements over the past 10 months, including:
· Vice captain of the Australian side that defeated New Zealand 34-2 in the 2013 World Cup final on 30 November.
· First skipper to lead NSW to an Origin series victory since 2005.
· Man of the Match in Origin II
· Winner of the 2014 Wally Lewis medal for best player of the series
NSW's Paul Gallen with the shield after game 3 of the 2014 Origin series. Source: News Corp Australia
Other players in the firing line also have precious milestones at stake.
Before announcing his retirement last week, Sharks veteran John Morris made his 300th NRL appearance against South Sydney in May.
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In round six against Brisbane, Titans iron man Luke Douglas made his 200th straight appearance since debuting in 2006.
The prop has since played all 14 subsequent games, extending his record most consecutive games over Jason Taylor (194).
Douglas eclipsed Taylor on the season's opening weekend against the most ironic of opponents — his former club Cronulla.
Titans' Luke Douglas thanks the crowd. Source: News Corp Australia
It's understood Gallen has been particularly mindful of having his 2014 records being rendered null and void — as was the case when Melbourne were retrospectively stripped of two premierships after being found guilty of salary cap rorts in 2010.
But despite the fact Queensland fans would love nothing more than to see the Blues skipper suffer further pain, the NRL's Anti-Doping Code does not contain any provisions to amend records in lieu of a drugs ban.
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Nevertheless, CEO Dave Smith might have discretion to do so under his broad brief of power.
But Smith confirmed he would not take such action against any player who decided to accept the ASADA deal, effectively meaning they would be suspended without impact for all but the final three games of 2014.
NRL chief executive Dave Smith. Source: News Corp Australia
"That has never been an intention of ours," Smith said.
Smith stance also indicates that players who decide to reject the deal will have their records protected.
However, turning one's back on the ASADA olive branch means players must contest their show cause notices in either the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT), or the Federal Court.
Should they waive that right, the NRL Anti-Doping Code automatically declares them guilty.
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The players would then appear before the NRL doping tribunal, however the only issue at stake would be the length of their suspension.
The rules also permit the NRL to provisionally suspend players who receive 'show cause' notices, meaning those who do not accept the deal before Friday's 9:30am deadline could be forcibly stood down.
Lawyers acting on behalf of the players have asked the NRL to waive that right, clearing any players who decide to reject the deal to take the field this weekend.
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