See the other JP thread - if that is classed is a headbutt, I'm Paul Gallen.

Disappointed in JP and as per the other thread, he's let himself down and likely will be banned for Thursday night against the Giants.

Would like to see McDermott fine him 2 weeks wages.

Have to agree Old Feller. For my money Child and Mick Monas grassed Hardaker up, for something that is probably said 100 times every SL game.

Not condoning the connotations, but feel a sense of perspective is needed here.

I can't even...

You'd fine JP for doing what most enforcers in RL would when subjected to a few cheap shots on the floor?

Luckily mac will look at JP and remember the amount of graft he gets through week after week after week.

I'm flattered that you think the Giants are contenders for the GF- but is that as much a lie as the comment about the thread that doesn't exist on the giants board? No thread on hardaker I think you'll find- although the ban is mentioned in the match thread- it would be weird if it didn't seeing as we are discussing the game to be played against you in three days. And the first two comments about hardaker bring missing are from Leeds fans- but don't you let silly things like facts get in the way of a good rant.

Lol at you mentioning ranting.....untwist your knickers sunbeam.

So do you think it was James Child and Monaghan who posted that clip all over social media sites ?
The RFL couldn't ignore Zacs actions when so many people from all different walks of life had seen it.
I think thats why he put his hands up and admitted it. Its a fair cop guv.

Actually, I think it a little unfair to suggest the press office wrote the statement. There's plenty of big words and some well crafted sentences in there and I think Hardaker needed the six or seven days between the (alleged) offence and his heartfelt apology to put it together. After all, had he really been sorry, surely he'd have said something sooner, without waiting to see the extent of the public outcry.....

Hardaker will get the maximum ban I fear (is that 6 games?).

The notion of a bunch of Big Daft Lads playing full on professional Super League Rugby having a lexicon of 'OK' sledging terms is Orwellianly brilliant

What's on the list lads?

F**cking C*nt

T*sser

W*nker

Hey ho there's loads more I'm sure...another one for Brian McDermott and his coaching team to sort out

Another often used one is c**k sucker. Would that also be homophobic?

Not if directed at a hooker

But what if the Saint Helens, Wigan fans, and Smokey were listening in? Would it still break their little soles?

I'm comfortable with the size of my soles. They fit my shoes and thats all one can ask isnt it Gotcha.

No news on Hardaker yet but Weyman of HKR has had his 2 match ban for swearing at a ref rescinded.

Bet Hudgell isn't complaining about that decision.

I rest my case

It's amazing supporting a club who can dictate the governing body, other clubs could only dream of our power

What case, please enlighten us

Delighted to. Last weekend I was berated on here for 'suggesting' that Mr Peacock would escape a ban so case has duly been rested.

Hth

I too thought he wouldn't get banned because it didn't deserve one.

It just shows the inconsistency of the RFL. Peacocks punching was sustained and should have been grade C not B.

Carney copped a ban for exactly the same thing.

5 match ban for Zak

Zak Hardaker of @leedsrhinos banned for 5 games and fined £300 after being found guilty of Grade E homophobic abuse

I think Zak is a fantastic player and would love to have him at the Wire. He has apologised for his remarks which were made in the heat of the battle and I'm sure he regrets and like many of us wishes he could turn the clock back.

that said, what Zak said is wholly unacceptable and 5 games is about right.