England Rugby League forward Gareth Ellis has been cleared by the Tournament Match Review Committee to play against France in the Autumn International Series final at Salford City Stadium on Sunday (5.00pm).
Eliis was placed on report following a high tackle on French full-back Cyril Stacul in the 14thminute of Saturday’s game at MS3 Craven Park but after reviewing the incident this morning, the Match Review Committee deemed that no further action was necessary.
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Ellis cleared to play in Autumn International Final
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, Nov 05 2012 12:34 PM
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Posted 05 November 2012 - 12:34 PM
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Posted 05 November 2012 - 12:55 PM
So knocking a person unconscious is no longer considered dangerous play and worthy of a ban? Jeez. The review committee keeps changing its mind.
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Posted 05 November 2012 - 01:53 PM
Agree, surprised at this.. Intentional or not it was worth a one match ban.
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Posted 05 November 2012 - 07:37 PM
It happened straight in front of us and nobody in our vicinity thought it was bad, including half a dozen French fans.
The injury (I'm sure there was a little flock of robins flying around his head) was unfortunate, nothing more, nothing less.
The injury (I'm sure there was a little flock of robins flying around his head) was unfortunate, nothing more, nothing less.
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It can buy you beer and that's a bit like happiness in a glass!
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"Look at the ffing state of that"!
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Posted 05 November 2012 - 07:47 PM
I hope you do not cry if you see the same gestures on the other side this SundayIt happened straight in front of us and nobody in our vicinity thought it was bad, including half a dozen French fans.
The injury (I'm sure there was a little flock of robins flying around his head) was unfortunate, nothing more, nothing less.
Edited by fcl, 05 November 2012 - 07:52 PM.
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Posted 05 November 2012 - 08:14 PM
I hope you do not cry if you see the same gestures on the other side this Sunday
On the contrary, I watched that several times and haven't changed my opinion.
It's a tough game and thought Ellis went in hard and fair.
Think the knock-out was more a whiplash type injury rather than impact with the head.
Money can't buy you happiness!
It can buy you beer and that's a bit like happiness in a glass!
"I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals."
Sir Winston Churchill
Some folks are wise and some are otherwise!
Tobias Smollett
"I distrust camels, and anyone else who can go a week without a drink."
Joe E Lewis
"Look at the ffing state of that"!
My mate on the Avenue last Friday whilst pointing to a scantily clad young lady and spitting a mouthful of beer out!
It can buy you beer and that's a bit like happiness in a glass!
"I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals."
Sir Winston Churchill
Some folks are wise and some are otherwise!
Tobias Smollett
"I distrust camels, and anyone else who can go a week without a drink."
Joe E Lewis
"Look at the ffing state of that"!
My mate on the Avenue last Friday whilst pointing to a scantily clad young lady and spitting a mouthful of beer out!
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Posted 05 November 2012 - 08:18 PM
It happened straight in front of us and nobody in our vicinity thought it was bad, including half a dozen French fans.
The injury (I'm sure there was a little flock of robins flying around his head) was unfortunate, nothing more, nothing less.
Is it always robins or is that just your subconscious love bubbling to the surface?
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Posted 05 November 2012 - 08:36 PM
Solid tackle, nothing wrong with it....
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Posted 05 November 2012 - 08:38 PM
Is it always robins or is that just your subconscious love bubbling to the surface?
god forbid !Just thought it seemed apt
They should have ran Stacul into the Robins Nest Bar, the smell would have had him straight back on his feet!
Money can't buy you happiness!
It can buy you beer and that's a bit like happiness in a glass!
"I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals."
Sir Winston Churchill
Some folks are wise and some are otherwise!
Tobias Smollett
"I distrust camels, and anyone else who can go a week without a drink."
Joe E Lewis
"Look at the ffing state of that"!
My mate on the Avenue last Friday whilst pointing to a scantily clad young lady and spitting a mouthful of beer out!
It can buy you beer and that's a bit like happiness in a glass!
"I like pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals."
Sir Winston Churchill
Some folks are wise and some are otherwise!
Tobias Smollett
"I distrust camels, and anyone else who can go a week without a drink."
Joe E Lewis
"Look at the ffing state of that"!
My mate on the Avenue last Friday whilst pointing to a scantily clad young lady and spitting a mouthful of beer out!
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Posted 05 November 2012 - 08:38 PM
You can't stiff-arm someone around the head, it was poor technique and that made it dangerous.
Astute analysis from a Wigan fan:
Rumour going around Headingley that Wire will have to play the second half with 12 men.
It seems that they forgot to bring the half time oranges, and Solomona ate Chris Bridge instead.
Don't know why he was hungry, as he looked as though he had eaten the whole youth team before the game started.
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Posted 05 November 2012 - 08:39 PM
watch the replay from 0:58 to 1:05
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Posted 05 November 2012 - 08:49 PM
At least a one match ban.
That is not a legitimate tackle in any sense, all tackles are supposed to at least initiate below the neck.
Ellis is not new to this type of tackle, it has been in his repertoire for a long time.
That is not a legitimate tackle in any sense, all tackles are supposed to at least initiate below the neck.
Ellis is not new to this type of tackle, it has been in his repertoire for a long time.
Edited by AndyCapp, 05 November 2012 - 08:51 PM.
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Posted 06 November 2012 - 01:29 PM
I thought it was worth a ban. I'm very surprised to see this outcome.
Is Stacul out for this weekend (I'm just wondering - I'm not suggesting this is relevant to any punishment Ellis should have received)?
Is Stacul out for this weekend (I'm just wondering - I'm not suggesting this is relevant to any punishment Ellis should have received)?
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Posted 06 November 2012 - 02:00 PM
I'm surprised that anybody can think that this was a fair tackle. Fair enough, people may disagree about the severity and intent, but you can freeze-frame it and see Ellis hit the bloke in the head.
It was reckless, he did not control the tackle, and if these come off wrong, people should be punished.
It was reckless, he did not control the tackle, and if these come off wrong, people should be punished.
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