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Superstar Johnathan Thurston has backed the ARL Commissions hardline stance to ban Andrew Fifita and Semi Radradra from the Australian team.The trouble-plagued pair had their hopes of representing the Kangaroos on the Four Nations tour scuppered when the powers that be ruled they would not come under consideration because of concerns it would be a bad look for the game.Fifita is under investigation by the NRL integrity unit after writing a message of support for convicted killer Kieran Loveridge on his wrist strapping while Radradra is awaiting trial on domestic violence charges.The Rugby League Players Association said it had concerns Fifita and Radradra had been pre-judged however coach Mal Meningas decision received the backing of Thurston.Its a stance the game is taking, we want to see more people and fans come through the gates and more people watching our game, Thurston said at the launch of the Auckland Nines on Wednesday.If the game feels as though thats the best decision to make, then as a senior player I fully appreciate what the game is doing and stand up for that.Fifita was a controversial omission from the Australian side after starring in Cronullas historic grand final win over Melbourne on Sunday.He was also overlooked for Luke Lewis for man of the match in the grand final, however NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg dismissed suggestions he was ruled out of the running for the Clive Churchill Medal.Greenberg said Fifita wasnt considered for a green and gold jumper because of his history of poor behaviour, including abusing a referee at a junior match last year for which he was suspended for six weeks.Radradra has flagged his intention to plead not guilty to charges of domestic violence against his former partner.After the Fijian-born winger made his controversial debut in the mid-year Test against New Zealand, he was replaced by Penriths Josh Mansour for the Four Nations.Greenberg said while he wasnt pre-judging Radradras case, he was concerned it would prove a distraction. Nmd Günstig Kaufen Schweiz . Brad Jacobs and his Sault Ste. Marie, Ont., team took control of the game early. Nmd Billig Kaufen Schweiz . Ronaldo produced a spectacular individual performance on Tuesday, scoring all three goals and guiding Portugal into the next years World Cup in Brazil with a 3-2 victory in Sweden. The Real Madrid forward has scored 66 goals in 2013, but the last three may be the boost he needs to upstage Messi after FIFA unexpectedly extended the voting period for the Ballon dOr to Nov. http://www.nmdschweizkaufen.ch/nmd-r2-outlet.html . World champions Tatiana Volosozhar and Maxim Trankov of Russia won the gold medal with 237.71 points, Moore-Towers and Moscovitch followed at 208.45 and Ksenia Stolbova and Fedor Klimov of Russia were third at 187. Adidas Nmd Billig Ebay . The 27-year-old Scrivens will be joining his third NHL club since signing with the Toronto Maple Leafs as a free agent in 2010. The move also reunites with him with head coach Dallas Eakins from their time together with the American Hockey Leagues Toronto Marlies. Lite Racer Schweiz . -- Derrick Rose shook off poor shooting early to hit clutch shots late and Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 104-95 preseason victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Englands players have agreed a new four-year elite player squad deal with the Rugby Football Union that includes the provision of match fees.The terms of the arrangement, which were negotiated by the Rugby Players Association with Red Rose captain Dylan Hartley also involved, include an individual match fee believed to be worth ￡22,000 per Test.Among the areas covered are training fees, image rights payments and squad performance bonuses in a deal thought to be worth ￡20million over the four years.These are exciting ttimes for English Rugby, and the deal offers a significant uplift from the previous deal, Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie said.ddddddddddddWe are delighted to have finalised a four-year agreement with the players ahead of the first test in the Old Mutual Wealth Series tomorrow. We would like to thank the RPA for their positive and constructive contribution to the new deal. ' ' '