Quote ="worksopwildcat"I think that was for punching a bloke whilst he layed on top of him which even by leeds standards is difficult to wriggle out of. However, the DM smashing a forearm across a fellas face will be a little more subjective (even though it to me seemed premeditated and blatent) - still i would be mighty supprised if he was banned (leeds factor) '"
Sorry if I misunderstood but I thought your point was that Leeds players don't get banned under any circumstance?
I found that an odd position to take given Leuluai missed the trip to Les Catalans on Friday as he was suspended after the EPO fracas V Wakefield (Fox received a caution but avoided further punishment despite appearing to instigate the skirmish and throwing some leather of his own - Wakefield bias at the RFL presumably?) and McGuire has already picked up a ban this season for an offence nobody seemed able to remember taking place and Bailey likewise for making contact with a poorly positioned official.
So far from a hands off approach, if anything potential evidence of RFL victimisation of Leeds players.
Quote ="worksopwildcat"and the comment you made about the knock on where he touched it forward with his hand twice before it went anywhere near his knee is just barmy. Back to my own board now guys.'"
McGuire had turned his body side-on and the spill possibly occurred in the direction of his own try-line first - difficult to tell precisely but I could understand Thaler's ruling given McGuire had positioned himself to lessen the chances of knocking on from a fumble. As I said though I thought Leeds were lucky on that call even if you think for me to say so is barmy.
