Paints the RFL in a good light that. All the outsiders looking in, Media outlets who dont normally cover us etc, will all see this as a big ban and a sign that we dont tolerate that behavior. Whereas in reality , as mentioned above, its virtually a two month ban and covering possibly around 8 games which is the minimum ban for what would be for a grade F offence
Joined: Dec 22 2001 Posts: 17139 Location: Olicana - Home of 'Vark Slayer
Wigan28/Leeds18 Andy wrote:It's the same as them giving him a 13 game ban.
No, it's effectively an 11 game ban.
“At last, a real, Tory budget,” Daily Mail 24/9/22 "It may be that the honourable gentleman doesn't like mixing with his own side … but we on this side have a more convivial, fraternal spirit." Jacob Rees-Mogg 21/10/21
A member of the Guardian-reading, tofu-eating wokerati.
Joined: Mar 01 2002 Posts: 10969 Location: Bradbados
You couldn't seriously give someone a three month ban when you know he hasn't got a 'proper' game coming up until three months from now. So, in reality, Flower has got a three month ban and it's daft to call it anything else. Whether a three month [eight gameish] ban is sufficient is down to other factors, I guess - like his past record, for instance and I don't remember much, to be honest, so assume he's not got much previous.
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. Mark Twain
Joined: Mar 04 2005 Posts: 5879 Location: Bradford
Ben Flower's 6 month ban was the second article on the BBC Radio 1 news this morning. Behind only the Ebola crisis in importance, apparently. I can't decide if all this press is bad for the game, or if the ridiculous prominence some outlets are giving it might actually attract new viewers in some twisted way.
Nothus wrote:Ben Flower's 6 month ban was the second article on the BBC Radio 1 news this morning. Behind only the Ebola crisis in importance, apparently. I can't decide if all this press is bad for the game, or if the ridiculous prominence some outlets are giving it might actually attract new viewers in some twisted way.
This story has been high profile on Radio 2 - also second on the headlines list and Chris Evans remarking how good "Superleague" are at dealing with such issues. Simon Mayo also giving it plenty of cover, Absolute Radio on the same tracks too..
Over all, I think both players and both clubs have handled it extremely well and despite the moment of madness - its got to be better than starting a bitch fest via newspaper columns and books (cricketers and footballers).
Terry Newton was on the receiving end of similar coverage for his stiff arm on Sean Long in 2005 and at that time there was hell on - but nobody forsaw the outcome.
I will be glad for all concerned when this lot dies down a bit - and I hope Ben Flower gets through what will be a difficult period of his life.
Nothus wrote:I can't decide if all this press is bad for the game, or if the ridiculous prominence some outlets are giving it might actually attract new viewers in some twisted way.
I'd not considered this and for some reason I think it will.
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum