Joined: Oct 19 2003 Posts: 17898 Location: Packed like sardines, in a tin
rover49 wrote:So long as its not selective, I agree.
Same here. I doubt that retrospective action can be considered and it's unfortunate for Rovers that the first strike could be against one of your players, but the sooner the RFL do something the sooner this sort of behaviour could be stamped out (sorry) and RL be truly seen as a family sport. Recent news stories seen to portray a number of players as thugs and we don't need that.
Joined: Jun 01 2007 Posts: 12664 Location: Leicestershire.
I think the RFL statement takes things out of the club's hands. If there is to be a rugby based punishment, they will decide. Which is perhaps is as it should be and at least saves Rovers from having to make a controversial decision.
Clubs are always going to luck after their own interests. I can think of a very good example - but stating the obvious truth of that situation might technically be libellous.
If the RFL does adopt a new hardline approach, then fair enough they have to start somewhere. As long as they are consistent and don't revert to minding their own business when a high-profile international player is in trouble.
Mild Rover wrote:I think the RFL statement takes things out of the club's hands. If there is to be a rugby based punishment, they will decide. Which is perhaps is as it should be and at least saves Rovers from having to make a controversial decision.
Clubs are always going to luck after their own interests. I can think of a very good example - but stating the obvious truth of that situation might technically be libellous.
If the RFL does adopt a new hardline approach, then fair enough they have to start somewhere. As long as they are consistent and don't revert to minding their own business when a high-profile international player is in trouble.
Personally i think it would be a fantastic PR move for Rovers to make a decision here and ban him for a short period of time, simply to make the point that as the employer of a family club this will not be tolerated.
Joined: Mar 05 2007 Posts: 13190 Location: Hedon (sometimes), sometimes Premier Inn's
Hutchie wrote:Well i hope he will not be playing at the KC in the derby.
If he is i may strongly think about boycotting until the game is clear of thugs
So you haven't been since Raynor was done then
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Joined: Mar 05 2007 Posts: 13190 Location: Hedon (sometimes), sometimes Premier Inn's
Danny 2 wrote:what ben did is far worse
hence why the rfl are getting involved
Violence with racial overtones !!
They both stink in my book, lets hope you don't ever get onto jury service if thats your idea of impartiality.
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Joined: Oct 19 2003 Posts: 17898 Location: Packed like sardines, in a tin
rover49 wrote:Violence with racial overtones !!
They both stink in my book, lets hope you don't ever get onto jury service if thats your idea of impartiality.
Cockayne's was worse in view of the sentence passed (linked to the severity of the offence), but both are totally unacceptable and have no place in our sport.
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