The former State of Origin representative was brought into the Warriors' biosecurity bubble in an advisory role last week to help with player welfare.However, on Friday night the NRL launched an investigation into whether Finch had breached the strict terms of the bubble after being involved on a podcast on Thursday.Pictures showed him kissing the host on the cheek after the recording, which breaks strict protocols set by the NRL to continue through the coronavirus pandemic. The NRL is investigating a possible biosecurity breach involving NZ Warriors advisor Brett Finch after their loss to the Penrith Panthers on Friday night. Brett Finch won't return to the Warriors' NRL bubble after breaching the biosecurity protocols last week, leaving coach Todd Payten searching for a replacement mentor. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size. Brett John Finch (born 20 August 1981) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. The Parramatta club then extended his contract to the end of the 2011 season, reportedly to be worth $1 million for 3 years.
On 14 April 2009, Finch signed a one-year contract with the He got his revenge beating his old team, Parramatta, in the After his two-year stint at Wigan, Finch returned to the Melbourne Storm for the After retiring at the end of 2013, Finch, between 2014 and 2016 worked as a Sideline Commentator on Channel Nine's NRL Coverage as well as semi-regular appearances as a panellist on In 2018 he married his partner of 5 years Elli Johnston and in 2019 they welcomed a baby girl, Mackenzie Grace. But Finch has been asked to isolate from the Warriors bubble indefinitely after he appeared on a YouTube podcast with YKTRSports. Retired NSW State of Origin hero Brett Finch has checked into a mental health facility after a disturbing incident on an interstate flight, according to a report in The Daily Telegraph. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)Telling image exposes truth in Jeff Horn boxing 'disgrace''Took it personally': Milos Raonic steps in after girlfriend's 'fat-shaming' response'Be quiet': AFL legend's brutal shut down in frosty exchangeInjured Osaka faces US Open fitness fight after WTA final pull-out'Tone-deaf': Female players fume over 'unacceptable' model gaffe'Is it legal': Cricket fans erupt as player flouts 'dangerous' virus banWhat time and channel is the NASCAR Cup race at Daytona today?Paige Spiranac gives masterclass on one of golf's trickiest shots'Never seen that': Netball world erupts over 'disgraceful' moment‘Should be ashamed’: Jeff Horn trainer slammed over boxing ‘disgrace’'Great sadness': Ablett family rocked by 'huge tragedy''It was a mistake': Ex-footy player's regret over baby love triangle'Very bad place': The 'vile' fallout in Brooke Cotchin's AFL virus breach'It's exhausting': Horror response to Eugenie Bouchard's bikini photos'He went missing': Nick Kyrgios unimpressed by Novak Djokovic feat'Absolute champion': Jeff Horn's classy post-fight act for Tim Tszyu Copyright © 2020 MediaWorks TV - All Rights Reserved
Former NRL half-back Brett Finch has been sent away from the league's biosecurity hub in Queensland, after he was pictured kissing, smoking and drinking with podcast hosts in breach of league rules. Canterbury Bulldogs forward Aiden Tolman was also stood down for two weeks, because a teacher at his child's school tested positive for the virus, while Newcastle Knights star Bradman Best missed a week, after visiting his parents.Payten said after the loss to Penrith that Finch has been a welcomed addition to the team. "[Finch] has been isolated from the Warriors group until we get advice from our biosecurity experts," an NRL spokesman said.Under NRL rules players and staff must stay in their club's bubble, and can only leave in the case of emergency.Finch's incident is the latest of many in the last fortnight with players and coaches caught breaching the NRL's biosecurity protocols.Last week South Sydney Rabbitohs coach Wayne Bennett and St George Illawarra Dragons prop Paul Vaughan were fined and ordered to self-isolate for 14 days after dining at restaurants which are against the current guidelines. "He has been isolated from the Warriors' group until we get advice from the biosecurity experts," an NRL spokesman said.It is the latest in a string of bubble breaches over the past week with Brisbane player Tevita Pangai Jr and South Sydney coach Wayne Bennett the most high profile.Three Broncos trainers and St George Illawarra forward Paul Vaughan were also nabbed by the NRL for breaking the rules.In the past two weeks the NRL has handed out $75,000 worth of fines for breaking the biosecurity protocols.Brisbane have declared their innocence after a pub lunch attended by 10 players intended to celebrate the end of harder lock down measures became the latest biosecurity breach under investigation at the embattled NRL club.Queensland police and the NRL are looking into the incident, in which 10 players enjoyed a steak on August 1 at the Everton Park Hotel in potential breach of the league's strict coronavirus protocols.It follows a separate COVID-19 breach on Saturday by Broncos forward Tevita Pangai Jr that prompted the NRL to propose a $30,000 fine and indefinitely boot him from the NRL's bubble.Brisbane great and current trainer Allan Langer is among three staff stood down after attending another private function at the Caxton Hotel.And coach Anthony Seibold is also in a 14-day COVID-19 hold after attending to a private family matter in Sydney after last weekend's game.The Broncos said on Wednesday the group lunched with the understanding they were not breaking protocols under what were relaxed Project Apollo rules at the time.They had gathered to mark the end of their 14-day hard lockdown following a 48-0 mauling against West Tigers in Sydney on July 17.Rules allowed players in Queensland teams, when they haven't played in Sydney in the past 14 days, to dine at cafes and restaurants, but not attend pubs.However, restaurants within pubs were okayed, as long as players remain within that area and seated at a table with their own group.Former NRL half-back Brett Finch has been sent away from the league's biosecurity hub in Queensland, after he was pictured kissing, smoking and drinking with podcast hosts in breach of league rules. Log in to see their photos and videos.