Surely it'd just be hospital passes all game

As if I would

First of many heavy defeats I dare say in 2024. As many have said can see us getting hammered by the disciplinary tomorrow.

Our strong point this year was the size and strength we had in the pack and frustratingly in just 1 game we've gone and thrown it all away for a number of weeks. Need to hope Ese's ban is pretty lenient. No previous record over here and it wasn't as bad as some of the high shots over the weekend so 1 match maximum would be a bonus. NFA would be a god send.

Calf injury

My guess a disciplinary bingo

Ese Ese NFA
Sao 2
Pele 6

Best case

Walker
Mcintosh
Carlos
Sutcliffe
Martin
Hoy
Smith
Ese Ese
Brown
Sao
Lane
Ockunbor
J.Brown

Ashworth
Gardiner
Scott
Jebson

Worst case

Walker
Mcintosh
Scott
Sutcliffe
Martin
Hoy
Smith
Ashworth
Brown
Gardiner
Lane
Ock
J.Brown

Diakhate
Staveley
Jebson
Balmforth

Usually the MRP tend to back the officials on field decisions so I would like to think that Ese'ese will be give NFA as Moore made it clear it was 'low end force' when explaining to Ese'ese. Sao is a tricky one as how may times have we seen similar when a player is trying to get up quickly, to ban Sao for me they would have to prove without doubt it was intentional. As for Pele well he's an idiot for the swinging arm so wouldn't be surprised to see 6 games though the fact he didn't make any contact with it may save him a game or 2. It does seem as though a certain official has an issue with the club though.

What has been interesting having watch all 6 games though is the disparity in the way the first 6 games have been officiated.

Walker
Mcintosh
Scott/Carlos
Sutcliffe
Martin
Hoy
Smith
Ese'ese
Brown
Ashworth/Brown
Lane
Ockunbor
Staveley

Carlos/Scott
Gardiner/Diakhate
Brown/Ashworth
Balmforth

Which ever team you support , Some of this weekends decisions have been laughable .

Ese ese 0
Sao 0
Pele 8

It's what the game has to do to survive unfortunately thanks to those taking action against the RFL and it getting harder to get insurance. It's happening in rugby union too, players will have to adapt their tackling technique...Tariq Sims showed what's possible under the new rules! I don't blame the refs, they're just following what they're told by those higher up

I don't know if it is possible, but if the players are against these decisions (Twitter was awash with players saying "never a red" etc this weekend), then can the players union do some sort of disclaimer stating that if they suffer in the future with any brain injury issues, they won't sue the game. James Graham has stated he knew the risks when he started the game and wouldn't do anything. If Boxing, UFC etc can get insurance sorted for something that is 100% about hitting the head, then surely RL can

Wonder why it isn't happening in the NRL. I've not seen a current player on social media support the changes, lots have been very vocal against it, surley you could get professional players to sign waivers.

Haven't seen Simms hit, would it have been legal with next years rules?

I watched most of the NRL highlights over the weekend and there was plenty of cards been shown there also .

They are hot on yellows, very few reds, I'm sure last season there were only 4 red cards all season.

Unsure on the nrl, maybe there's a bigger budget for player insurance with higher revenues? What will be interesting is future international matches from 2025 onwards - which tackle rules do they follow?

No idea, but I'd probably guess their rules, which would give us a big disadvantage.

NZ Warriors Maiu'u copped a straight red in yesterdays game .

Excellent article from Walmsley I'm sure his thoughts are echoed by most players. Hope the players can have some impact into the new rules. https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... s-28660188

Excellent article from Walmsley I'm sure his thoughts are echoed by most players. Hope the players can have some impact into the new rules. https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... s-28660188

Yep, it was worst than any red we saw this weekend in SL, direct shoulder to the head, absolutely no attempt to tackle the man.

https://youtu.be/d5gqWzStSkk Ligi Sao's "flop"

https://youtu.be/d5gqWzStSkk Ligi Sao's "flop"

It’s things like this why I’m not overly concerned with the team’s discipline. Penalties like this make it seem worse than it is.

Quote ="Dave K."Excellent article from Walmsley I'm sure his thoughts are echoed by most players. Hope the players can have some impact into the new rules. https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... s-28660188'" I'm surprised the players don't have a union. They definitely need to have a say in the way game develops especially as these changes are ostensibly for their benefit.

Quote ="Dave K."Excellent article from Walmsley I'm sure his thoughts are echoed by most players. Hope the players can have some impact into the new rules. https://www.examinerlive.co.uk/sport/ru ... s-28660188'" I'm surprised the players don't have a union. They definitely need to have a say in the way game develops especially as these changes are ostensibly for their benefit.

I think if enough players /coaches & fans kick up a stink about it , The RFL would have to hear their concerns .