I agree with all this. In the circumstances I thought Child handled the game quite well. The Catalans team were a disgrace with the grubby tactics, and Warrington indiscipline a lesson to be learned on how not to. I do think he should have abandoned the rules at the end, but it was the players who were delaying the situation with their antics, not the ref.

Who was the Catalans player who ran in from behind at the end and punched Ratchford, whilst he was face to face with another? That player seems to have got away presently, and hopefully this is all seen on review.

The only thing I would critisize Child on was the first half sinbinning of McLorum, which I feel was harsh and the wrong player.

The RFL need to take their time on this as there'll be a lot of footage to go through, but the two straight reds shouldn't be rescinded so those bans can start straight away. Equally they need to be sensible - everyone will have done something in the melee, they need to deal with the worst offenders then warn the team's about further conduct.

If you’re a team captain you have a responsibility to deal with the referee professionally. If you can’t you should be banned for a game or two. It’s a tough sport but discipline is fundamental to making it work.

Seems to me there was a stewarding issue at the ground, allied to there being some fighty types on both sides and most likely beer and heat. Both clubs should be sanctioned; that isn’t a great look and we’re supposed to be a family friendly game. Dock competition points so it hurts the fans too, and maybe there’ll be an element of self-policing.

On the field; I don’t really have a problem with two trained players having a disagreement with each other, but again these mass street brawls aren’t good.

There is an issue with officials allowing tension and frustration to build with over-wrestling and spoiling tactics. I’ve said it before but for me the ruck is a mess at the moment. I’d like to see refs penalising defenders who play for the ball after the tackle is effected.

For me, the rules are currently too sanitised for 1:1 contact and too soft around the gang wrestling and spoiling tactics.

Edwards really is a complete headcase , I thought Remi Casty was going to belt him. Tomkins & Mcilorum once a grub always a grub

That's happened when the players have accepted guilt, but requested a deferred hearing if I'm not mistaken. Don't get me wrong some should be banned this week, but it's just our luck they won't be.

Surely those 3 will be banned. Both Wire and Catalans should be deducted 2 league points and fined too.

Chris the cry baby might cop for a ban too for his drama queen act at the end. Should do, IMO.

Luke Briscoe withdrawn from Fev team today. To be honest couldn't understand those saying switch Newman to the wing. Newman is the better overall player, but he's a centre, Briscoe is a better wing by some way.

Ill be honest, I forgot he was in the squad !

Yes he can do a job so id expect to see him on the wing Friday

he is dire. just awful

It was Warrington fans fighting with Warrington fans in our end wasn’t it.

If you are talking about Luke Briscoe, he's arguably the best wing in the Championship, so I'm not sure why a club fighting relegation in SL would be sniffy about him being the back-up if one of your starters gets injured.

Pardon me for asking but where is Oledzki theses days. Simpleton is a shadow of his form self at the moment and we could do with a bit of Size against Catalan...?

I think his form dropped a little and its a lot of pressure to put on a young and relatively inexperienced prop, maybe they are keeping him out of the firing line?

Has he been playing elsewhere?

I like Oledski he’s probably still a bit raw and tries too hard sometimes,
however given the chance he may well turn out to be a much better player than Singleton who has never really fulfilled his early promise.
Let’s get Oledski back in the side soon.

Oledski lacks some aggression on the pitch, given his size. He also has the odd blunder in him. He is extremely young for a first grade prop still though and has plenty of time on his side.

I imagine he’ll make another appearance this year but even so should come back improved for next season.

What would be brilliant is if we could secure safety before the last couple of rounds, and then play some of the young lads who will be pivotal next year, once the pressure is off.

Hope London keep losing, no offence to them.

I would really like to get it wrapped up in the next two games, which is possible. This is for two reasons, 1. My blood pressure and being able to enjoy a few games at the back end of the season. 2. Id like to see some young kids get a run especially Mclleland

yes it would be nice to relax for end of season ,its not the same kind of tension as when we were challenging . I will relieved when season is over

just watched the Catalan v Wire fiasco , how the hell can you blame Child for it. Look carefully and you will see the main culprits, Kenny Edwards who has a screw loose I think ( inciting the crowd ) and Chris Hill trying to referee the game ( also the most undisciplined SL captain ) and the usual grubs Tomkins and McIlorum .Bans for all of them, show some balls RFL for once.

Not the same at all, the tension when challenging for honours is an excited nervous, this is just nervous

its been reported that hes signed for hull kr next year

Link?

His agent says it ain’t so though; we’ll see. Would imagine McLelland will either play for Fev next year or be in our new reserves.

No matter who Catalans get banned, we need to turn up with the right attitude here. I feel with the new signings, we should be able to take the game away from sides like Catalans at home now, if we just turn up and want it enough.