Brisbane forward Sam Thaiday admits he has no idea how James Roberts will fare when he contests his contrary conduct charge, saying the NRL judiciarys had a funny year.Roberts on Monday pleaded not guilty in a bid to be cleared to play in Friday nights sudden-death semi-final against North Queensland in Townsville.The strike centre was charged after kicking Gold Coast forward Ryan Simpkins as the two tangled in the play the ball during the Broncos qualifying final win over Gold Coast last week.Due to a previous offence, Roberts would have missed a game even with an early guilty plea to the grade one charge.Asked on Monday if Roberts could beat the charge, Thaiday said: Who knows with the judiciary system?It has been a funny year.Prominent players, coaches and administrators expressed concern over the systems perceived inconsistency following Canberra fullback Jack Wightons surprise exoneration last week.Many were left confused over what constitutes a shoulder charge after Wighton successfully fought a grade-two charge and escaped a four week ban.It was the latest in a string of incidents this season where the match review committee and judiciary appeared to be at loggerheads over penalties and even offences.Brisbane fullback Darius Boyd had his fingers crossed Roberts could beat the charge.You see it all the time, guys want to get a quick play the ball for their team and they react, Boyd said of the Roberts incident.It probably didnt look the best but it wasnt malicious - thats up to the judiciary to decide I guess.Centre Tom Opacic is on standby for Roberts.Jimmy has been great for us this year, we definitely need him, Boyd said of Roberts.But we have built a good culture at the club and guys like Jonus Pearson and Tom Opacic can come in and do a good job. Adrian Clayborn Jersey . Burris threw two TD passes, including a key 15-yard fourth-quarter strike to Bakari Grant that effectively countered a Toronto comeback bid and led Hamilton to a 33-19 victory. Jack Crawford Jersey . -- Charline Labonte couldnt have asked for a better homecoming. http://www.falconsauthenticofficialonline.com/ . -- Chicago Bears cornerback Tim Jennings was selected Monday to his second straight Pro Bowl, while guard Kyle Long made it after a solid rookie season. Mohamed Sanu Jersey . Kuznetsov, who was selected by the Capitals in the first round of the 2010 NHL Entry Draft, has been playing for his hometown team Chelyabinsk Traktor of the KHL. Jalen Collins Jersey . JOHNS, N. SEATTLE -- Jose Altuve ended up just giving the Houston Astros a scare.The same cant be said of promising young third baseman Alex Bregman, who could be done for the season.Altuve was in the starting lineup on Friday night as the Astros opened a key three-game series in Seattle, two days after he left a game against Texas with discomfort in the oblique muscle on his right side. After staying behind in Houston on Thursday morning for additional examination, Altuve flew to Seattle late Thursday night and was in the lineup batting third and starting at second base.The Astros started the day four games back in the AL wild card.Anytime you say the word oblique there is a panic as to what that could mean and how grand an injury that could be, Houston manager A.J. Hinch said of Altuve. Had him tested, saw our doctors and it came back very clean, which is a piece of mind for him and a piece of mind for us that there isnt any injury that hes dealing with.The news wasnt as good for Bregman and the strained right hamstring he suffered also in Wednesdays game. Bregman did not accompany the Astros oon their six-game road trip, remaining in Houston to rehab the injury.dddddddddddd Hinch said if there werent so few games left in the season, Bregman would have been immediately placed on the 15-day disabled list. As it stands, its unlikely Bregman will be available again during the regular season.It just needs to heal. It needs to heal over time and with some of the therapies that we do, Hinch said. Time is not on our side right now.Since Aug. 6, Bregman had been on a tear, hitting .310 with 13 doubles, eight home runs and 32 RBI during that stretch.Its a loss for us on a lot of fronts. Hes a really good player, he was hitting in the two-hole, he was in the middle of a lot of things that were going right for us. Its definitely a blow for us, Hinch said.Altuve is leading the American League with a .341 batting average, with 24 home runs and 94 RBI. Altuve said he felt good and didnt have any restrictions.I just cant swing and miss, Altuve said with a laugh. Wholesale Hoodies NFL Shirts Outlet Jerseys NFL Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '