Quote ="son of headingley"Because, but for bad luck, Ferres could have committed the very same tackle on Gildart with no injury ensuing and Gildart playing the next game for Wigan. Are you saying, under this circumstance, that Ferres should have received no ban at all?
I think the OP is suggesting that there has to be a balance of punishment fitting the crime, with an added tariff for heinous crimes whereby the perpetrator cannot play before the victim gets back on the field. However, this would undoubtedly cause problems if someone's career is ended (Lance Hohaia (sp)anyone?)'"
I am not saying Ferres shouldn't receive a ban for his offence.
It was not bad luck that caused Gildart really rather serious injury it was Ferres' actions. Just as it was Westwood's that caused Singelton's injury and concussion.
I was querying why under his new idea which purported to show fairness and sense, he included a tag line which was the opposite message.