The RFL aren't even publicising who/what it is they're investigating officially so finding out who made those allegations will be nigh on impossible.

It's a known fact that the law is sometimes an ass.
I see things on a day to day basis that I could complain about ,but I like to live my life in the real world.

I think the RFL start looking at the inept refs mistakes than looking at a player blowing a kiss, just about right for our game!

what's the big deal about blowing a kiss? Really?

Calling somebody a puff as well

not good with his record

REALLY

The problem is he has previous, so has put himself in a position to be a more likely witch-hunt victim. If JP or Ablett had done it, people's reaction would have purely been 'That's unusual for him. why's he doing that?' Unfortunately when you have previous, as ZH has (down to his own ignorance and stupidity) you leave yourself open to being the witch that is hunted by the public.

If you feel you have been unfairly punished before for something wrong which you did at work, surely you make sure you don't do anything again that could be construed as being the same sort of thing? He would have been better sarcastically applauding or even giving him a little shove than making a gesture that (because of his 'previous') can give his detractors a new noose to hang him with.

You don't know that, that's a wild accusation. With out all the tech and live audio, players statements, refs reports, you are just guessing and or trollin.

Jeez (am I allowed to say that?!) I don't know why I've just wasted my time looking at the incident. In my opinion it is impossible to be 100% certain what the word was - other than it's one syllable. If Hardaker cops a ban on the back of that then there's no way the rflwill ever get any of my hard earned again. The incident only occurred due to Flanaghan trying to twist Hardakers ankles behind each other - which (surprise surprise) was completely missed by Silverwood.

It was picked up by the match review panel but decided no charge was appropriate

Eight game ban for the serial miscreant if found guilty of homophobic abuse this time around.

If found guilty, one wonders if the Leeds club will continue to stick by and mollycoddle this loose cannoned brat? If they do, then it's safe to conclude that moral/ethical standards at the club have nosedived.

They've sacked/moved players on in the past for far less.

If blowing a kiss and calling someone an undefinable word that may begin with the letter P (but the rest of the word is subject to contention) is reason for a Rugby League player to get investigated for wrongdoing then I seriously have to doubt my commitment to this sport.

I like RL because of its pure unadulterated aggression, skilfulness and passion that each and every player gives to the sport. To have this diluted by these pathetic sideshows annoys the hell out of me.

Talking of laws, lets get the human rights act brigade on board. Zac could plead it would infringe his rights if he was not allowed to blow the odd kiss to somebody .

But even with incorrect spellings his messages make more sense than yours do

10 NRL clubs have spoken with the lad for the future. How does that fit in with your agenda?

Alot of doubt about the word he said, but you seem sure so case closed.

No tinted glasses, bias or witch hunt from me here, but if it's found to be true that he's said what he's accused of, it isn't looking good for him.

He's an incredible talent and I'd love him at Wire but if he was a Wire player I'd still want a harsh punishment and want him out of the team altogether. It's damaging the games reputation at a time when we are trying to expand, and needs stamping out.

I wish that sometimes, just sometimes, you'd actually post what you really thought instead of trying to get a rise.

The sad fact is it does not matter how ridiculous the whole thing is. And it IS in my opinion - as i stated previously it is a reflection of the way things are now that the deliberate physical attempt to hurt has been forgotten and the perpetrator has got off Scott free.

If a homophobic remark has been made and any pious individual ( even with a hidden ulterior motive as an opposition supporter ) makes a complaint then the authorities are obliged to investigate.
These days it really is trial by twitter.

i hope not; but the lad could even be denied the opportunity to play down under if he feels badly dog...sorry done...to. He could actually find himself with a criminal record.

The world has gone mad.

Death by twitter, forums and facebook.

Unless someone has heard Hardaker and made a complaint, for him to be banned on the basis of that video would be a an absolute disgrace.

Likewise the outrage that opposition supporters are apparently afflicted with, which is strange when you hear the sort of things they chant, scream and yell at players during a game.

The RFL really does look smalltime when it falls over itself to follow the agenda of a handful of blinkered freaks on the forums.

All we need now is for DoubleAone to turn up and resurrect his "OT: Sir Jimmy" thread and the jobs a good 'un.

Apologists by plenty!

Your "i" should be a capital letter and when starting a sentence/paragraph. Oh and I think it might well be "scot free" Is that spell checker of your playing up then?

You are being offensive and i might report you. Your nantwichexile phobia is a deliberate attempt to incite nantwichexile hatred and violence towards me.

Hmmmm...that complaint to the authorities is getting closer

However a more fitting punishment might be to tear down your poster of your idol from your bedroom wall. That would hurt you more methinks