Canberra Raiders Players Disciplined Over Las Vegas Hotel Scuffle

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The Canberra Raiders have confirmed that two of their players, Hudson Young and Morgan Smithies, are facing discipline over a hotel fight in Las Vegas. According to reports, the pair were involved in a late-night altercation on their first night in the city, which resulted in them being briefly evicted from the hotel. The incident occurred due to confusion over a room booking, and hotel security attended the commotion. Initially, there were fears that one of the players was holding a baseball bat, but it was later revealed to be an inflatable bat.

The Raiders coach, Ricky Stuart, has confirmed the incident and stated that the players will face the media to address the issue. Stuart expressed his disappointment and embarrassment over the incident, calling the behavior "unacceptable." The NRL is also aware of the incident, and the players are expected to face disciplinary action. The team is in Las Vegas for the start of the NRL season, where they will take on the Warriors in the opening match at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday, March 2.

The incident has raised concerns over the players' behavior and the potential impact on the team's performance. The Raiders have sent out a press release stating that the two players will face the media at 8am local time on Monday, and the NRL is expected to take further action. The players' actions have been deemed "irresponsible" by Stuart, and the team will need to regroup and focus on their upcoming match. The NRL season is set to kick off, and the Raiders will need to put this incident behind them and concentrate on their game against the Warriors.

In related news, other NRL teams are also preparing for the upcoming season. The Penrith Panthers will face the Sharks in the second match of the double-header, and the Roosters are dealing with rumors of an unhappy player. The Eels coach, Jason Ryles, has warned fans to be patient in his first year in charge, and Spencer Leniu is facing his second lengthy ban in as many years after being charged by the match review committee. The preseason has been filled with drama and controversy, but the focus will soon shift to the games as the NRL season gets underway.

The following are the match details for the upcoming NRL games:

• Canberra Raiders vs Warriors, Sunday, March 2, Allegiant Stadium
• Penrith Panthers vs Sharks, Sunday, March 2, Allegiant Stadium

The NRL season is expected to be exciting, with many teams vying for the top spot. The Raiders will need to put the Las Vegas incident behind them and focus on their game if they want to make a strong start to the season.

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