I do believe the only way we can get change is to highlight these inconsistencies by way of video like we did with the Paea one and Hudgell has done with this one and keep putting it in the public domain.



Otherwise you get fans of other clubs (or indeed our own club as evidenced on the Paea and Ellis threads) claiming it's sour grapes or a blinkered view. I'm sure if you take each of these incidents in isolation you could make a good case for a ban being warranted. It's when you compare them like for like with other incidents that dont result in any sort of ban that it starts to look corrupt/incompetent.

I applaud the stance from Mr Hudgell. FC and KR are on pitch rivals and long may that continue. But on things like this a united stance is strength.

There have been 95 incidents (for all clubs) put before disciplinary since the beginning of March this year.

17 were in our last 2 matches.



Last year there were 42 in the same period.



Does the game really need such scrutiny?



If a player does get injured then by all means check the video.



Most injuries are accidental anyway, so what are they trying to achieve?

We need a few other chairmen including AP to come out and back what Hudgell has said if anything is to change.

Fantastic example they really are very similar and you can see who lifted Whitings legs.



Nothing will be done though unless all fans decide to do something at the magic weekend for instance like "RFL out chanting" or something.

That won't work. They'll be too busy patting themselves on the back for organising another "successful" and "inovative" magic weekend.

Mr Koukash [url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/rugby-league/marwan-koukash-clubs-run-super-6876385beating his drum again[/url as well.

The tackle on Whiting was much worse, it's a joke no one got banned for that

And the RFL fight back.....:1jlzy1suThe RFL has issued the following statement in response to recent criticism of the sport’s disciplinary systems:

RFL Director of Standards and Licensing Blake Solly said: “Rugby League’s disciplinary process is the envy of many other major sports and is held in high regard for its transparency, consistency and fairness.

“The sport has long been in the vanguard for its readiness to embrace technology and the use of video replays, both during and after games, means player are more accountable for their actions than ever before.

“The individuals involved on the Match Review Panel and disciplinary Tribunals all bring considerable expertise, including experience on the playing field at international level, to the process.

“That tribunal process is totally independent and constantly reviewed: the RFL is in regular contact with club coaches, players and others to ensure our disciplinary systems are as fair, consistent and effective as they can be. We remain committed to improving the system wherever we can."'"

Well said Neil. We may be the biggest rivals in Superleague but on this issue we are totally together. Perhaps its time for a petition to be started calling on the RFL to make the necessary changes. I'm sure supporters of all clubs would willingly sign it to let those in authority know just how we all feel.

Grrrr.



Well we wont want rid of "magic" as its an opportunity to bring out a 4th shirt.

"Transparency, consistency and fairness"



Fuck me, how did he manage to write that. Orwellian doublethink at its finest.