Such a dumb player this bloke. His disciplinary record for a winger is atrocious.

That's it with Lineham. He's the reality of the 'Do you ever look at someone and wonder what's going on inside their head?' meme. He's so thick that were it not for rugby league forcing personal discipline and strict routine onto him he'd no doubt be in prison or worse.

It's a weird spate of these. Abdul from Hull KR has also been charged with it for grabbing James Bentley against us, although he's only a grade D, so it seems the RFL prefer players to grope from the doggy position, worth noting for players who can't resist in future. In all my years of watching RL I can't really remember many, if any, of these happening. Three in three weeks is just odd, especially given the length of Makinson's ban, you'd think they'd be put off.

It must be frustrating for the Warrington coaching staff as well. It levels up things a bit when the 3/4 should have been a massive advantage for Warrington in the game at the weekend as we've potentially only got Grace left out of the usual 3/4 line.

Early excuse alert!

Well ,apart from Lineham getting close up & personal, we had BMM a few weeks ago doing the 3 match shoulder charge ....both completely unnecessary incidents in matches. Is it a ploy to get some time off while getting paid instead of going on sick parade. All players know that incidents ,at the very least, get picked up by the match review panel & usually get punished ,so why not be squeaky clean?
As for Ratch in the halves,last week he was too restricted there & unable to do what he does best ,broken field running.

I see that Milner gets a one match ban for leading with the knees against Austin. Does make you wonder what the ref and commentators see if the panel deem it worthy of a ban.

I didn't watch the incident back to see how 'conclusive' the video footage was, I seem to remember he had the Cas Players wrist gripped to delay the play the ball, Cas Player got his arm free and stayed down. Clearly something went on, but not sure if it was obvious on the video.

If he's missing for 8 weeks that's the majority of the season gone depending on how we progress in the Challenge Cup. Given how close together the fixtures come at the back end of the year he's put the club and his team mates in a bad situation. Daft stuff like this aside I think he's been playing well, his contract is up end of 2021, I'm not sure it will get renewed if he's found guilty.

He's replaceble.

Excuses? It'll be a close game between the only two teams capable of winning a trophy this year.

My bad! ...Yes I know he isn’t the best in the air but I’m sure King could help him out at time’s to ensure he isn’t isolated as much!.. Didn’t he play near enough a full season at FB when he first came over for Hudds? So has faced a lot of high ball. I remain hopefully he’s improved in that department slightly when he gets another shot there I think his form deserves rewarding, if he does Foul up then I would slot Ashton in... I just think Mamo has more experience at this level and will do a solid job for the time being, however Ashton could well and truly make me eat my words if he does get the opportunity.

Kev Naiqama's ban overturned. Didn't see that coming, but correct decision. He must have a good boy badge like Tommy.

No, it's not like we've regularly had leniency from the disciplinary.

Indeed......... good one

8 matches for Lineham

Yikes. Any news on an appeal?

Lineham has received 8 games

Edit - Big Dave got there first

May the farce be with you.
Honestly, you couldn't make this up.
Is SL to be the next instalment of the 'Carry On' series of farces. Should be hilarious as Tommy cries Infamy ...... you know the rest.

Makinson gets 5 games with a lot more evidence against him than lineham who gets 8. I just don't understand the disciplinary process at all. This is the length of the ban unless we like you in which case we will reduce it!

Lineham deserves the ban for being stupid but I really don't understand the lack of consistency.

Makinson’s ban was reduced because his exemplary disciplinary record was taken into account whereas Lineham’s attrocious record went against him. It’s fair enough for me. Lineham is a liability. He constantly lets us down doing something silly. If I were the club I’d fine him also.

Makinson's ban reduction was nothing to do with his previous record they just changed the grading despite clear evidence that it was a Grade F offence.... very odd. Lineham is a fool but there was less evidence of his crime than Tommeh's. Absolutely farcical.

It's somewhere in the middle "The St Helens winger was originally charged with a Grade F Other Contrary Behaviour by the RFL disciplinary, but at the Tribunal hearing the offence was deemed a Grade E. The Tribunal believed the incident merited a six-match suspension. However Makinson’s previous good record, plea of guilt and clear remorse were taken into account in determining the punishment of a five-match ban and a £500 fine."

Really they should be forced to stream the disciplinary proceedings in the pursuit of transparency and fairness. It would have been gold watching Makinson drop to his knees, clutch his heart, a tear rolling down his face as he gushes his way through a heartfelt apology to Liam Watts.

Lineham probably walked in chewing gum, winked at the receptionist, smirked when they read out the charges and pleaded, "Dint do owt, canna go now?".

Deserves it with no argument for him. Ratch to Fullback and Ashton on the wing in place of lineham, job done.
I love Lineham and think he's a brilliant Winger but he is a t!t with stupid he does all the time

Lineham is a clown. I like him, but he is a clown. And this is unforgivable...especially in current circumstances with soooo many players in and out of the squad....I hope the club does fine him....stupid muppet.

What a surprise... Naiqama gets off...funking joke.

So, Ashton to wing Ratch back to full back, Austin & Widdop in the halves.

Would of course mean Mamo making way, which would seem harsh given his performances - but then Ashton doesn't really deserve to be dropped either.

Could have Mamo on the bench I guess, but I always see it as a waste of a bench spot sometimes.

Be interesting to see how Ashton does on the wing if that's where he ends up, they get through a lot of work these days.