The sad thing is, it's true...

Chris Satae: NFA

"Player throws ball at the ground close to opponent. Ball does not contact opponent but unnecessary behaviour."

Exactly and this is the issue and when everyone can see the evidence that the impact is directly to Griffs jaw/head with no contact anywhere else they really are clutching at straws to defend Farrells tackle. Yet a week earlier Jake gets a ban due no doubt to the blood but that was caused by Hardaker clashing heads with McNamara.

All fans and players alike ask for is consistency in the officiating and the review panel and a level playing field.

I have no doubt that Jack Brown & Elijah Taylor have got away with a ban because they’d then have to cite Powell for his tackle and give a heavier punishment for his poor record.

The RFL really have to sort it out, one thing I would like to see is something like the NHL do with penalties/suspensions in having a spokesperson explain the findings and also the if the official has made errors acknowledge it and review to improve performances.

I said after the game Brown wouldn’t be given a ban as both Hicks & Thaler missed or ignored the other two therefore reducing the accountability to that one decision with Brown. This decision was made easier as we won despite the yellow so the scenario would have been different I feel had we lost.

What concerns me is the lack of acceptance by the RFL and Head of Officiating that mistakes are being made too often even with the help of video and how can the same tackles be viewed so differently not just in the same game but the same half.

With the welcome news about Jack Brown and assuming no withdrawals I'd now be looking at

Connor, Fonua, Tuimavave, Griffin, Swift, Reynolds, Sneyd, Satae, Houghton, Sao, Savelio, Ma’u, Lane

Interchanges: Johnstone, Brown, Fash, Cator

Possibly Faraimo instead of Johnstone, not quite sure on that one.

I guess it depends how Houghton is after the forearm he received from Singleton and then clashing heads or rather his face/nose on Carlos’ head.

Its consistent but the wrong decision yet again
Of course we didnt want to lose Brown but no doubt he would have received a ban but for the similar tackle from Powell.

Technically it’s the correct decision, Brown’s tackle was aimed at the opponents calves, below the knee, and only pressurising the way the knee bends normally. Whilst I thought Sam Powell came in from a more sideways angle, thus any pressure would be against any natural knee movement.

But.... either are tackles that make you wince, and they are very dangerous to a standing opponent, you only need to mistime it, and terrible injuries will happen.

Could we outlaw this type of tackle, possibly if the player with the ball is held by one or more tacklers, the second or third player in could be waist high and above only. Very difficult, especially when you think as kids your taught to tackle round the legs, and it’s usually opposite to which way the knee bends.

It makes you wonder how any of us played rugby league, with the dangers to the body.

I doubt they would take this type of tackle out of the game.Every team does it as it sometimes is the only way to put the player onto the ground to slow down the play the ball.
one thing i would push would be a correct play the ball where it has to be played with the foot rather than thrown through the legs

And isn’t that one of the things they said they were clamping down on last year? I agree though it’s a farce as well as the not playing the ball until you’ve regained Ex your feet which seems to have all sorts of different interpretations depending on which way the winds blowing.

Some times I just think they make the rules a little too technical and should make it much simpler snd straight forward so there’s no grey areas.

Yes, that’s what thought.

I can recall in our first game at Leeds last season, Shaul getting pinged on one of our first sets of the game for not playing the ball with his foot, but no one did after that all season.

Inconsistency again. If you make a rule, stick to it and apply it every time. Otherwise, don’t have the rule.

Quick question here as I’m trying to get hold of a Catalans ticket for my Dad. He’s been a Lottery Agent for FC for over 28 years, but has been told by the club that there are “no tickets available” for him as his membership technically qualifies as that of a staff member.

He’s gutted and disappointed with this treatment – considering he’s out on his bike every other week and has helped bring in thousands to the club over the years including throughout the pandemic. And like everyone else hasn’t been able to go to a game for over a year.

There are of course a limited number of tickets available and not everyone will be lucky enough to go, but they could at least make it a level playing field for someone who has shown so much loyalty. Not exactly the best way to show thanks.

Anyhow, I’m looking around to see if I can get him a ticket through other members if possible. Is there anyone on here who could help out or offer any solution?

It's a difficult situation, but imagine if you paid for a membership and you lost out to someone who didn't have a membership.

Priority has to be for members and the clubs have to stick to the numbers, I'm sure there are a few others who work for the club, who will also miss out.

Maybe a kind hearted member will read this who isn't going and get a ticket for him or hopefully there will be a few tickets left, as I'm sure some won't use their tickets and people who give their time to the club might be rewarded.

I understand your frustration, but not really sure what the club can do.

There will be a "legal" limit to the number of tickets being sold. If that number is very similar to the number of passholders (which it will be), the club has no option but to wait, and allocate spare tickets closer to game day. I'm sure there will be some tickets available.

Hope your dad gets sorted, it’s been a rubbish year for supporters who love going to games. Hopefully rugby league, and the rest of the world can get back to something like normal

Gill Dudson & Mat Whitley missing for the Cats apparently.

Dudson has a one match ban unless they appeal.

I hope so too, I think I read that the actual number will depend on the group sizes of the season ticket holders booking. Our next home game is 25th June so hopefully everyone who wants to go will get to this one.

Not sure what the capacity ruling is post June 21st?

Initially, I thought it was going to be full capacity. However, on Saturday at the end of the BBC coverage Chappers was saying the Wembley challenge cup final in July could have a capacity crowd of 45,000 fans (50%).

Obviously, they’ll be quite a few games (plus Prem League and Euros) and more Covid data in the next 4-6 weeks to see how grounds cope. So we’ll have to see if the KCoM is fully open for the Huddersfield game or capped at 12,500. If the latter, still enough for our average crowd, but if the former I’m sure with our current form and post Covid return, Adam would want to try and get a 15,000+ crowd

Its an interesting question and it all depends on the Governments decision on when it is ending lockdown and along with the end of the social distancing rule which reports have said could be 21st June subject to data etc and hopefully people still being careful.

Phew, just got 3 tickets in North Stand, normally East. Tried yesterday but couldn’t add brother in law to my friends and family but sorted now. Excuse me but I’m just running to toilet, I’m so excited

I know the feeling, I was dancing around the living room with excitement when I got my ticket.
Never looked forward to a SL match so much, Monday can't come quick enough.

I'm hoping we build on the Wigan performance and dominate Catalan who will no doubt be looking for a response from their last match.

Must admit I thought I'd had a little dribble when my tickets were confirmed but wasn't if it was that or that I hit 50 at the end of this month

then again its probably both

Normally East but with limited availability I had to get one for Upper West. Last time I was up there it was absolutely perishing. And it was in August!

Congratulations to those who managed to get tickets but for those who were unlucky and those who cannot attend through health reasons is the game still available to watch via Our League? Or does it all change due to it having crowds?

Did you try looking at OuRLeague?

The game is showing as available to passholders.

Oops, now increased to 2 matches.