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Conservative radio talk show host Larry Elder speaks to supporters during a campaign stop in Norwalk, Calif. on July 13, 2021. | AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File

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Libertarian Larry Elder could well ride soaring conservative enthusiasm to become the first Black governor of deeply Democratic California.

By JEREMY B. WHITE and CARLA MARINUCCI

08/13/2021 07:25 PM EDT

OAKLAND Gov. Gavin Newsom for months refused to acknowledge the Republican recall candidates. Then Larry Elder came along.

A conservative media fixture after decades on the air, Elder used his fame to springboard to the front of the pack of Republicans vying to replace Newsom. The Democratic governor has responded by making Elder the face of recall Republicans, portraying him as an extremist whose views are drastically mismatched with the average California voter.

Newsom's message: It's either him or me.

Elder opposes gun control and any minimum wage, believes climate change policies are not worth the cost, has assailed Roe v. Wade, dismisses gender wage gaps as a myth and maintains that welfare and fatherless families pose far greater threats to society than systemic racism. Those views make him an easy target for Newsom and Democratic allies.

Despite that disjuncture, the libertarian Elder could well ride soaring conservative enthusiasm to become the first Black governor of deeply Democratic California, thanks to an unusual recall system that enables a candidate with a small plurality to become the state's chief executive if voters decide they've had enough of their current leader.

The races final weeks may come down to Elders appeal among conservatives versus Newsoms success in rallying Democrats against Elders candidacy.

Why is it important to focus on Larry? Well, to put in perspective whats at stake here, Newsom told supporters this week on a get-out-the-vote call with Reps. Barbara Lee and Karen Bass. Newsom spent minutes recounting Elders statements to argue hes even more extreme than Trump in many respects.

Elder, 69, has vaulted ahead of other Republican contenders thanks to the years he spent familiarizing himself to the public as a Los Angeles-based radio host, a prolific author of columns and books and a regular Fox News commentator. He has endeared himself to conservatives with a contrarian and combative outlook that rejects the prevailing wisdom in liberal Los Angeles and among many fellow African Americans so much so that local groups unsuccessfully organized to push him off the air in the 1990s.

Elder regularly shares video messages to supporters in which he wears a white bathrobe monogrammed with RR for robe rage. He has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

He has consistently espoused a libertarian philosophy that frames an overgenerous welfare state as the fundamental shortcoming of American politics and driver of disintegrating families. He is fond of saying that women have been incentivized to marry the government and that Black Americans have been crippled by a victicrat mentality, a term he says he invented to describe "those who whine, bitch, moan that outside forces hold them back and hold them down."

Those stances have largely aligned Elder with the Republican Party. Elder said he has voted for Republican presidential candidates through former President Donald Trump, although he was lukewarm on Trumps candidacy. But he has also broken with the party by advocating the legalization of drugs, backing same-sex marriage long before it was mainstream and writing in one of his books that both Democrats and Republicans have blood on their hands for supporting government programs like Medicare, Social Security, farm subsidies and public spending on education.

Despite his sometimes idiosyncratic beliefs, Elder immediately distinguished himself as the Republican frontrunner. He managed in weeks to outraise Republicans who have been running for months. He has piled up endorsements from California conservative groups like the august Lincoln Club of Orange County, an early recall supporter that has sunk $180,000 into recalling Newsom.

We could just sense a real excitement behind him. He has excellent name ID in the state, especially for people who are politically savvy and listened to his radio over the years, said Teresa Hernandez, president of the Lincoln Club of Orange County. It wasnt like some guy who just came on the scene and stuck his finger in the air and did his talking points based on the latest poll.

Elder is a political neophyte compared to the current and former Republican officeholders in the race. But his lack of elected office is an asset to supporters who said long exposure to Elder helped build familiarity and trust. They described him as more authentic than Republicans who have spent years in politics, speaking to anti-establishment skepticism that has pervaded Californias Republican base.

Especially in California, the establishment has earned a reputation of being what we would describe as RINOs [Republicans In Name Only]. Theyre weak on some of the issues and in a lot of ways theyve sold their souls out to donors and lobby groups and folks who just dont resonate with the people, California College Republicans Chair Will Donahue said after his board unanimously endorsed Elder. I think a lot of people were excited for the first time about Larry running.

Elder grew up in South Central Los Angeles and graduated from Crenshaw High School before heading east to Brown University and the University of Michigan Law School. He was once a registered Democrat in Ohio, but became an independent voter when he moved to California in 1994 and switched to the Republican Party in 2003, according to Los Angeles County records.

Controversy and backlash have followed Elder from the start of his media career. In the 1990s when Elder was on KABCs afternoon drive-time airwaves downplaying racism, inveighing against affirmative action, excoriating Jesse Jackson and proclaiming O.J. Simpsonss guilt Angelenos organized an attempted boycott of what they called Elders hate speech and circulated fliers deriding Elder as the White Man's Poster Boy. The station halved Elders airtime and some advertisers fled.

I think he was one to easily offend by virtue of seeking to make caricatures of those of us who were fighting for the basic rights and liberties that are associated with the struggle for social justice on behalf of African Americans and others. I think he built a career on that, said Los Angeles City Councilor Mark Ridley-Thomas, who was then starting his political career. His politics have not substantially changed. He perhaps has gotten more slick about it, or attempted to, but we see him for who or what he is.

Elders allies rallied. Conservative talk show host Dennis Prager, who had recruited Elder to radio, championed his cause. Neoconservative author David Horowitz raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for a Keep Larry Elder on the Air television advertising blitz. Elders blooming notoriety led to television commentator appearances and a profile on 60 Minutes, and he secured national syndication. In the early 2000s, he even ventured into short-lived television ventures such as "Moral Court" and "The Larry Elder Show."

Some of Elder's fans are now eager to vote for him. But his surge hasnt just energized conservatives. It has reoriented Newsoms campaign by providing a useful foil to rally Democrats.

California recall ballots ask two questions: whether to retain Newsom and with whom to replace him. If a majority votes to recall Newsom, the replacement candidate with the most votes would become the next governor. That means Elder could claim the governorship with a plurality a potential outcome Newsom has highlighted again and again.

The governor has largely hewed to a two-step strategy of touting his record while dismissing the recall as a Trump-aligned distraction that could derail Californias progress. That effort to project gubernatorial competency has failed to galvanize Democrats. By contrast, Republicans are highly motivated to vote.

Newsom has recently sought to correct that imbalance and boost Democratic turnout by constantly invoking Elder. Whenever Newsom is asked about the tightening race, he warns about the potentially dire consequences of defeat by outlining Elders beliefs.

His campaign has highlighted Elder in 2008 calling climate change a crock (Elder now says he believes human-caused climate change is real but has assailed alarmism and renewable energy mandates) and equating Trumps efforts to overturn the 2020 election with Democrats saying Russian interference cost Hillary Clinton the 2016 contest.

Coronavirus management has also taken center stage. Newsom is facing a recall in large part because of a backlash to restrictions and shutdown, but the governor has leaned lately into an assertive government role that includes requiring vaccines for state workers, teachers and health care workers. Newsom has warned Elders opposition to mask and vaccine mandates would undo Californias progress in subduing the pandemic, and his campaign has circulated a recent clip of Elder giving airtime to a vaccine skeptic.

Larry Elder is an anti-vax conspiracy spreader not the guy you want in office while Delta rages, Newsom wrote in a recent fundraising email entitled Larry Elder. Now hear this: Larry Elder is just 2 points from being our next governor. Sorry to scare you, but its true.

While Elder earlier told The Sacramento Bee that he believes President Joe Biden won the 2020 election "fairly and squarely," in recent days he has said he thinks there were "shenanigans" involved in the contest after facing a backlash from conservatives on social media.

As he comes under greater scrutiny, Elder seems to have more tightly controlled his access in recent days. He agreed to an interview with POLITICO, then rescheduled and then canceled this week. During his first press conference Friday, he only took questions from Chinese-language media.

Elder has focused his attacks on Newsom and largely ignored other Republicans, saying he would debate the governor one-on-one but declining to join GOP debates. He launched a new round of ads this week in which he speaks directly to the camera, telling voters that Newsom is an "elite dictator" who "abused power" during the pandemic.

His campaign is the first one to really catch fire this year among Republicans, and other candidates are now struggling to find traction or money in the homestretch. Major GOP donor Geoff Palmer gave Elder a $1 million check this week, adding to his financial advantage over other Republicans, though Newsom still has raised multitudes more.

California Republicans are so hungry for someone who's a great communicator," said Jennifer Kerns, a former California Republican Party spokesperson and a national radio host based in Southern California, who also praised Elder's ability to connect. "That's why I think they've fallen in love with Larry Elder."

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Anna Geary has opened up about trolling and dealing with constant negativity on social media.

The Ireland's Fittest Family coach said that dealing with online abuse must be very difficult and she finds herself lucky that she can escape it.

But she said it is important to remember that you can't control somebody else's opinion of you.

Anna told RSVP Live: "If you are somebody who is constantly being trolled and who constantly has negativity hurled at them, that must be very hard.

"You cant control it, you cant control what somebody says about it. As my nanny used to say, What somebody else says about you is none of your business anyway."

The former All-Ireland winning Camogie star added: "If you are going to get negative comments, try not to focus on them. Unless the person had a valid point and a bit of constructive criticism does people no harm. But it has to be constructive."

Anna agreed that she has to deal with "mansplaining" on social media but she said that women can be equally as bad.

She said: "There is negativity in every aspect of life if you look for it. The idea of mansplaining is funny and not to give women a bad reputation, but women can sometimes be just as bad. Women can be the exact same but they say in a more subtle way sometimes."

Anna is a qualified personal trainer and performance coach so she can answer back anyone with questions on her Instagram account.

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She said: "For the most part, I consider myself to be very lucky and I dont get trolled. I might get asked an inquisitive question and I am a qualified personal trainer so I can give a reasonable reply.

"But I am not qualified in meditation so I need to be very aware about what I put out on my page."

"There is information on social media and on certain websites that isnt incredible."

Filming has also resumed this month for the next season of Ireland's Fittest Family.

Anna said: "It has come around so quickly. We are very lucky that the Irelands Fittest Family set is conducive to filming during a pandemic.

"The families are naturally in their bubbles and it is filmed outside in a large space. It is brilliant to see it back, especially after the reaction it got last year. I have been involved for seven years now and I have never seen a reaction like it.

"People really got real value at watching the show and they could connect with the families."

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. A stubborn ridge of high pressure remains anchored overhead, sending us into the hottest temperatures we've had so far this month... it's not the hottest of the Summer, but it'll be scorching as the valley and desert cities have Excessive Heat Warnings in effect due to afternoon highs of 105 to 112 degrees!

Bakersfield is facing a forecast high of 107 this afternoon, close to our daily record high of 109 set back in 1920. Ridgecrest is the hot spot with a forecast of 112 degrees. Even the mountains can't escape the heat, with a mostly sunny and slightly humid forecast in the 100s for the Kern River Valley as they see showers and the chance for pop up thunderstorms along the Sierra Crest to their north. And of course that leads to more hot mid-90s in the south mountains of Tehachapi and Frazier Park today too.

The bad air quality continues as well, with plenty of trapped smog and wildfire smoke countywide. So the valley air quality forecast remains unhealthy for sensitive groups for another day.

But we'll see a trough of low pressure tracking over the Pacific Northwest tomorrow, pushing this ridge of high pressure out of the way and picking up an onshore flow. Those westerly winds will work to cool us down several degrees tomorrow and push out a lot of this trapped smog and smoke. So as air quality improves, so do temperatures, with a fall to 100 degrees in Bakersfield tomorrow and then a drop below average (which is 97 for this time of year) to a forecast high of 93 degrees on Wednesday, just in time for the first day of school!

In fact, that southwesterly flow looks to continue for the rest of the work week into this weekend, keeping us just below average through Sunday. So it will be sunny and seasonally hot, but we look to get a long break from the 100s at last, which have been mostly in control since Memorial Day. In fact, we've now had 56 days of 100s this season, getting close to doubling our seasonal average of 36 days.

As for those 100s, the long range forecast brings them back in with a building ridge of high pressure next Tuesday.

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CHICAGO, Aug. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Most of us have experienced working in cubicles, open offices, and most recently home offices so future of work trends are certainly top of mind right now for people in every field and companies across a spectrum of industries. This fall, the commercial interiors industry will convene to present and discuss the latest solutions and strategies for the workplace at NeoCon, North Americas most important gathering of commercial interior design experts, taking place October 4-6 at theMART in Chicago. Leading into the show, industry leaders are putting the finishing touches on the new product innovations that will impact the offices and other shared spaces of the future. Whether its tents and pergolas especially designed for both individual and collaborative work, products for a neurodiverse workforce, flooring that incorporates biophilic patterns, or dynamic furniture systems ideal for flexibility, manufacturers at NeoCon will showcase solutions that contribute to the inclusive, efficient, and user-focused workplaces critical to the well-being of and retention of todays workforce.

"For more than 50 years, NeoCon has helped launch product solutions that meet, and even anticipate, needs and trends in the workplace and other shared spaces. NeoCon 2021 is no differentarchitects, designers, and facility managers in attendance will get a first look at thousands of product launches from the best manufacturers in the industry," remarks, Byron Morton, Vice President of NeoCon.

Here are some top workplace trends and products to be featured at NeoCon 2021:

Accounting for Mental Health and NeurodiversityEmployee wellness has been a major consideration in office design for many years, but mental wellbeing is coming into greater focus. According to a recent study, 74% of all workers, including 88% of those ages 18-24, say poor mental health has impacted their productivity.*1 In addition to reducing anxiety, which is at an all-time high due to the pandemic, research indicates the need for workplaces and solutions that accommodate a neurodiverse workforce. Kay Sargent, a NeoCon 2021 presenter and Director of WorkPlace for global design and architecture firm HOK, remarks, Approximately 15 to 20 percent of people are neurodivergent, meaning they have one of a collection of conditions that include autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and dyslexia. Versatile environments that provide for a range of options give users more control and choice, fostering equality, integration, and helping to reduce anxiety. Flexible layouts and work solutions individuals can self-select for different kinds of work also contribute to a healthier, more functional and inclusive workplace. Haworths Pergola, designed by Patricia Urquiola, is a novel environment employees can opt to use when a change of scene is needed for creative tasks, whether individual or team based. The Framery 2Q Huddle contributes to a more flexible office, offering employees another multifunctional space that includes a table to accommodate up to six people. Its superior sound insulation system and designated display screen guarantees internal meetings and video conferences wont disturb others. The HON Companys Workwall transforms any workspace into a personalized command central allowing employees more control over the way they work.

Privacy for Individual Work and Personal SpacePrivacy solutions are not only ideal for heads-down, focused work, they can also offer users a sense of security. With its light and airy organic shape, Steelcases Work Tentwhether outfitted with a desk and chair or lounge seatingis a stylish and safe personal haven within an open floor plan. Pedralis functional and efficient Buddyhub seat, designed by Busetti Garuti Redaelli, offers employees an isolated alcove that encourages concentration and ensures acoustic and visual privacy. When a quiet spot for meetings with remote workers is needed, Mutes Space S pod with video conference capability is a great option and features a state-of-the-art ventilation system to ensure proper air flow. In open spaces, where multiple desks and workplace elements need to co-exist, 3Forms Varia Desk Partitions can establish physical separation for social distancing, and with the option to configure in a number of different ways, create a variety of more intimate areas for personal space and work.

Space Utilization and MobilityOffering a myriad of options and areas for different kinds of work requires space utilization efficiency and mobility. Artomes M10 portable plug-and-play smart solution for presenting, learning, and videoconferencing, delivers movable and adaptable audiovisual technology whenever and wherever it is needed. Space is maximized with KIs Tattoo collection, a modular system of screens, storage, seating, and tables that fit spatially and aesthetically within the same footprint, no matter how they are arranged or rearranged. The stations can be adjusted easily to each user, which is ideal for hot desking. Lightweight, comfortable, and carefully scaled, Keilhauers carbon neutral Swurve chair can easily be moved and rearranged to create an area that respects physical distance while encouraging collaboration. Likewise, OM Seatings Ginny Multi-Tasker is ideal for a wide range of work areas and work styles, performing optimally in both small workspace alcoves and larger collaborative areas.

Elevating the Office EnvironmentEmployee expectations have changed, and workplaces need to not only be safe, socially distant and clean, but also comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. Andreu Worlds Giro Soft by Alfredo Hberli adds style and sophistication and provides an ideal perch for taking a break in between conference calls or long periods at a desk. Not only does Aquafils noho move chair have a comfortable and supportive feel, its also made almost entirely from waste plasticallowing users to feel good about their design choice, too. Its ergonomic design eliminates pressure points and improves the bodys circulation. Flooring brands have innovated collections to stylishly ground any office space, both literally and figuratively. Mohawk Group connects workers to the peaceful, natural world through its Data Tide collection, which was created using data sets from environmental studies of greenhouse gases to create biophilic patterns that weave a distinct, visual narrative about the immense role bodies of water play in our world. Armstrong Floorings Exchange invigorates and inspires employees with soft pastels and rich, saturated tones and a visual texture that adds depth and interest under foot.

The Outdoor AdvantageThe movement of the office outdoors is nothing new, but there is no doubt that the pandemic has accelerated and popularized the trend. Taking advantage of the external environment also allows for greater available use of real estate, such as utilizing the square footage between buildings on office campuses. Once thought of mainly for al fresco social gatherings, employees are increasingly seeking outdoor spaces as havens for focused, individual work, as well as collaboration. Division Twelves durable metal and fully recyclable HDPE seating is engineered with outdoors in mind. Featuring all-weather powder coats, and heavy-duty glides, it can take on the elements. Similarly, Allermuirs CROP collection is fully weatherproof and is available with removable seating pads for added comfort. Everyone has a seat at the table thanks to JANUS et Cies Rally seating and table collection which is ideal for outdoor environments and is ADA compliant. Fermobs Abelio provides unobtrusive, stylish separation within an open plan, open air office. Its transparent plexiglass panel boasts an asymmetrical shape, symbolizing a tree that brings a decorative touch to any space.

Collaboration between architecture, interior design and furniture design is the catalyst in the evolution of space. Of the three, furniture is the most tangible to the occupant, so it has an immense power and impact on the overall environment and end-use. Manufacturers understand this critical role and you will see that firsthand in their showrooms and booths at NeoCon," adds Deirdre Jimenez, President/CEO of BIFMA, the Business and Institutional Furniture Manufacturers Association.

NeoCon is open to trade, media, C-Suite executives and other industry-related professionals at http://www.neocon.com/register. Credentialed members of the media can register for press passes here. Interviews with NeoCon leadership, exhibitors, and speakers are available. To set up an interview, or for more information please email alexandra@novitapr.com. To access a full gallery of images of products mentioned click here. The show will take place October 4-6 from 8am-5pm CDT with media previews available on October 3. Additional details for attending NeoCon can be found at http://www.neocon.com.

For showroom, exhibitor, and general NeoCon news, images, and real-time information, follow NeoCon Shows on the following: Facebook(@NeoConShows), Twitter (@NeoCon_Shows), and Instagram (@NeoCon_Shows).

Media Contacts: Novit Communications Alexandra Zwicky / Danielle McWilliams / Nicole Haddad / Emma Reuland alexandra@novitapr.com / danielle@novitapr.com / nic@novitapr.com / emma@novitapr.com

About NeoCon: NeoCon is the worlds leading platform and most important event for the commercial interiors industry, held each year at theMART in Chicago. Since launching in 1969, NeoCon has served as the annual gathering place for the commercial design worlds manufacturers, dealers, architects, designers, end-users, design organizations and media. The three-day event showcases game-changing products and services from close to 500 leading and emerging companiesproviding unparalleled access to the latest and most innovative solutions. A robust educational program of keynote presentations and CEU sessions offers world-class expertise and insight about todays most relevant topics as well as the future of commercial design. http://www.neocon.com

NeoCon is a registered trademark of Merchandise Mart Properties Inc, a subsidiary of Vornado Realty Trust.

About theMART: theMART (formerly The Merchandise Mart), located in the center of the sought-after River North submarket, is interwoven into the fabric of Chicago as an innovator in business, technology, culture, art, media and more. As the largest privately held commercial building in the United States, it is one of the worlds leading commercial buildings, wholesale design centers and the preeminent international business location in Chicago. Encompassing 4.2 million gross square feet, theMART spans two city blocks, rises 25 stories, and is visited by an average of 30,000 people each business day and nearly 10 million people annually. Offering continuous innovation and creativity from leading manufacturers and design forward showrooms, theMART serves as the home to Chicago's most creative and technologically innovative companies.

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The NRLs head of football Graham Annesley has put the leagues coaches on notice, saying that criticism of NRL match officials has become out of control in recent weeks.

Speaking at his weekly briefing on Monday, Annesley said it was rubbish to blame referees for defeats and suggested that teams who lost games should focus on improving their own performance rather than taking aim at match officials.

The level of criticism thats been coming about match officials after games I think is over the top. I think its unjustified, Annesley told reporters.

Although there are decisions that clubs dont like, and that they may think should have gone the other way, they are not necessarily wrong decisions.

If you ask the fans and the supporters of the opposition team, theyd be saying the decision is 100% right.

Were getting these marginal decisions and theres a lot of them in our game.

I just think (the criticism) has got a little bit out of control recently. Well see one incident in a game and then the whole post-match discussion is about that incident.

We focus in on one or two decisions that a referee might make and say, We lost the game because of that.

Frankly, its just rubbish.

Annesleys comments came after Dragons coach Anthony Griffin, Bulldogs coach Trent Barrett and Sharks coach Josh Hannay all lashed specific refereeing calls in their sides losses this weekend.

Coaching against his former club for the first time, Griffin bemoaned a couple of dodgy calls in Penriths defeat of his side.

He was particularly scathing of a tackle made by Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary, which he believed was a shoulder-charge.

It was a clear cut shoulder charge; thats the one they brought the rule in for where you dont use your arms, Griffin claimed after the 34-16 loss.

Barrett was left frustrated on Sunday when the Bulldogs had a try disallowed after Sione Katoa was ruled to have hit Warriors player Edward Kosi high and late in the lead-up to the would-be four-pointer.

The coach said the Bulldogs had the try that got us back in the game got taken off us for reasons I still dont know.

It wasnt a high tackle, it wasnt late and we get a try taken off us. I still cant work out why and Ive had a look at it again.

Hannay said the Sharks were shattered to have lost against Newcastle in the last game of the round 22 and lamented the referees tough decision to penalise Cronulla for dragging Bradman Best into the Knights in-goal after held had been called.

Every week, every game you see people driven back into the in-goal, thats part of the game, Hannay said.

For that to be a penalty they march up the other end and then kick the winning goal from that.

Annesley said the referees made the right call on all three occasions and questioned the logic of blaming individual decisions for losses.

Annesley added that referees very rarely cost a team the game and that match officials were not to blame for defeats recorded in round 22.

Many of these incidents happen at different stages of games where teams have got every opportunity to go on and win the game if theyre good enough, he said.

But what Ive seen over recent weeks, while some of these criticisms have been going on, is that teams have lost games because they havent been good enough to win them. Thats why theyve lost games.

Frankly, its time other people accepted responsibility for the outcomes of some games.

Annesley said that teams unforced errors and missed tackles had a far greater impact on the outcome of a game than one or two refereeing decisions that might be arguable about whether they were right or they were wrong.

Annesley said the increased competition for spots in the NRLs top eight may be responsible for the spike in criticism levelled at match officials.

Both Hannay and Griffins teams had been well and truly in the fight for top eight spots prior to round 22, but their losses over the weekend now put them one win behind the teams sitting in eighth and ninth on the ladder.

Weve a scramble for positions in the eight and for making the eight. The eights still far from settled, Annesley said

I get the pressure everyones under. Were all under pressure.

Annesley said not just coaches, but media personalities and other pundits within the game, should rethink their criticism of match officials

Theyre entitled to opinion, Im not trying to stop them from having an opinion, but its the intensity of the criticism, he said.

Annesley said it was not for him to determine whether coaches would be fined for their comments over the weekend.

My role is about what happens on the field. There are other people at the NRL in other roles that determine whether our rules have been breached in relation to post-match comment, he said.

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