That and the fact it was dangerous and with intent.

So was Joel Tomkins but his was only a B.

True the grade is strange, maybe it is down to his previous altercation and yellow card in the same game??

I'd imagine thats what they will say.

"Reckless" is a grade 'B'

Long's was deemed "Deliberate"

I'd have put Tomkins as deliberate considering he was running the ball in.

Makes no sense eh. Reckon the RFL will be backing Child to the hilt, it's their usual style to just do things that make little sense and ignore any evidence.

Long deserves two matches and no more.

Of course it was but hey - no surprise there then.

havent read previous pages ect sorry if mentioned but long could face a 5 match ban

Didn't Tomkins also have a previous altercation with Yeaman?

Long wasn't charged for the sin binning, in fact reading the verdict they are tacitly admitting he was harshly treated by it. Then again what they describe as a high and late challenge by Apsinwall was considered worthy of no further action.

Exactly. As soon as you read that you know the system is in disrepute anyway. As has been stated Long will probably get the max ban possible.

Just realised there were 10 possible disciplinaries for this game!!!

Agreed that Long will be made example of. just a shame that the both sets of players felt they had to take matters into their own hands due to the ineptitude of the official.

8 Have been ruled "No further action" and supported with a variety of reasons ranging from the slightly odd to very very bizzare.

just read on skysports.com that long faces a 5 match ban grade D intentional striking!

You could also have read it on the Child thread or the Long thread.

i thought it would be up somewhere but didnt have time to check i was in such a rage ha

With him never being sent off in his career before and the circumstances leading to the incident you would expect a bit of leniency.

I hope not, we will do better without the waste of space in the side.

Bit harsh, all things considered. Had his best game of the year on Friday.

Absolutely no chance of leniency. I fully expect the full 5 game ban as indirect punishment for making a formal complaint.

Agreed. The only upside of Long being out is that we get more gametime from Obst, unless Agar goes with Washy and Horne in the halves with Obst rotating Houghton.

Don't even joke like that Mrs B.

Maybe so, I cannot really comment because I was not there. But if true then why did we still only score 3 tries, 2 of which were barge overs.

no, it's true, that's how gash he has been in other games!!!