I thought the club initially said that they wouldn't be enforcing their own punishment and would wait on the RFL's decision?

I think they really should have kept this in house. The dust had finally settled, and now they've kicked it all up in the air again with announcing this.

The two guys involved could probably sit down with a beer, a quick apology and I'd bet they'd be fine and all forgotten. Stick opposing fans down and you'd probably end up with a fight. Quite pathetic really.

Just let this go, it's embarrassing now.

I didn't think it was that uncommon for clubs to fine players separately from the RFL if they believe a player has breached their contract in some way (presumably in this case some kind of general disrepute clause)?

I don't have a problem with him getting a long ban or fine, but at some stage (hopefully now) a line is drawn in the sand and he's allowed to move on. Unless he becomes some kind of serial offender, then he ought to be able to get on with his career from this point onwards.

ugh, why is this thread still going.....

Because it's still a topic worth discussing, which is what these forums are designed for.

Back on topic, it'll be interesting to see how Flower will cope with the attention on his return. Everyone will have their eyes on him and it won't be easy for a naturally aggressive player to hold back or curb his aggression. I hope it doesn't affect him as a player as he is a very good prop.

It must be quiet on the other boards.... I for one will be gutted if it's not still running in February....