尽管董事会批准他回到橄球联赛, 但马修·尼恩仍被停职. Mathew Nean remains suspended despite board approval for his return to rugby league.

尽管四组董事会批准他的回归, 但前西狮半卫马修尼恩在20年禁赛后仍被停职. Former West Lions halfback Mathew Nean remains suspended from rugby league after a 20-year ban, despite the Group 4 board approving his return. 尼恩声称2016年与裁判发生的事件是意外,并批评NSWRL缺乏透明度. Nean claims the 2016 incident with a referee was accidental and has criticized the NSWRL for lack of transparency. 由于该案的伦理问题, 4集团主席帕特·克罗辞职后争议加深. The controversy deepened after Group 4 chairman Pat Crowe resigned, citing ethical concerns over the case.