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LeeF

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  1. And this is the summary (you’ll still need a packet of biscuits) Charges arising from Round One of the Betfred Super League season, following Monday’s meeting of the RFL’s Match Review Panel, are summarised below. For offences graded A-D, recommended punishments are included – with players and their clubs able to challenge at an Operational Rules Tribunal on Tuesday evening. For charges of Grade E and F, the player is required to appear at an ORT on Tuesday evening. Robert Hicks, the RFL’s Director of Operations and Legal, said: “As we have outlined in various forums in the build-up to the Betfred Super League season, there have been a number of changes to the Head Contact Sanctioning Framework for 2024 – and Match Officials and the Match Review Panel share the responsibility for implementing these changes. “The number of yellow and red cards shown in the opening round of the Betfred Super League has already become a talking point, and doubtless the number of charges arising from the MRP meeting will be similar – but it is important to provide some context. “Of the 13 cards shown, 10 of the incidents would have led to a card being shown under the framework that applied in 2023. “One area which has made a difference is in head on head contact, and the responsibility of attacking and tackling players in this area. “Just as the sport should be grateful to the commitment of Match Officials and the MRP in implementing change at such a pivotal period for the sport, we also reiterate our gratitude to clubs, coaches and players for their positive approach over recent months. “It was a highly successful opening round of Betfred Super League fixtures, and it is right that the focus is already turning to the second round of matches, and also the Betfred World Club Challenge.” Match officials appointments for the Betfred World Club Challenge will be confirmed on Tuesday morning. The Wigan Warriors scrum half Harry Smith will be available to play in that game after the dangerous throw/lift charge for which he was sin-binned at Castleford on Saturday was graded as B. This was because the unnatural actions of the tackled player significantly contributed to the outcome of the tackle. Charges: Herman Ese’Ese (Hull FC) – Grade D Head Contact – 2 Match Penalty Notice & £250 Fine Jayden Okunbor (Hull FC) – Grade B Dangerous Contact - £250 Fine Franklin Pele (Hull FC) – Grade E Head Contact – Refer to Tribunal Matt Parcell (Hull KR) – Grade B Other Contrary Behaviour – 1 Match Penalty Notice Ligi Sao (Hull FC) – Grade D Other Contrary Behaviour – 3 Match Penalty Notice & £250 Fine Tom Amone (Leigh Leopards) – Grade C Head Contact – 2 Match Penalty Notice Jack Hughes (Leigh Leopards) – Grade B Dangerous Contact - £250 Fine Ricky Leutele (Leigh Leopards) – Grade B Head Contact – 1 Match Penalty Notice Zak Hardaker (Leigh Leopards) – Grade B Dangerous Contact - £250 Fine Ryan Brierley (Salford Red Devils) – Grade C Head Contact – 1 Match Penalty Notice Charbel Tasipale (Castleford Tigers) – Grade C Head Contact – 1 Match Penalty Notice Harry Smith (Wigan Warriors) – Grade B Dangerous Throw/Lift - £250 Fine Liam Watts (Castleford Tigers) – Grade E Head Contact – Refer to Tribunal Michael McIlorum (Catalans Dragons) – Grade E Head Contact – Refer to Tribunal Jordan Crowther (Warrington Wolves) – Grade C Other Contrary Behaviour – 1 Match Penalty Notice Paul Seguier (Catalans Dragons) – Grade D Head Contact – 2 Match Penalty Notice and £250 Fine
  2. Put the kettle on. Open a pack of biscuits as this week’s MRP minutes are out https://www.rugby-league.com/uploads/docs/MRP Feb 19.pdf
  3. No I don’t based on what I’ve read from the RFL and various other sources. As discussed ad nauseam on this forum the videos did seem to confuse matters and there was a disconnect between words and pictures. Your “very similar” comment is probably the key. Similar but not the same.
  4. If you watch this tackle I struggle to see how you can conclude that the “game’s gone” or that this or next seasons tackle laws will reduce the physicality and enjoyment of the game
  5. It’s 100% clear. There was no grabbing going on. You are continuing to make stuff up to justify your original OTT and incorrect comment.
  6. What’s the prize for player of the match at Leigh? Please don’t let it be alcohol related
  7. It really is top versus bottom. One full time very experienced team against a team of inexperienced youngsters. It’s the best argument against 1 division outside of SL
  8. The eyes were never grabbed. There was zero grabbing action. It was the forearm rubbing the face.
  9. There’s always next season for the Wire Seriously it shows the power of having a match on the BBC on a Saturday
  10. It’s not a joke and the game won’t be finished. Players have had plenty of notice to change and adapt but some haven’t bothered.
  11. That was the explanation and it seemed a correct explanation based on what I saw
  12. But he’s a role model according to his solicitor.
  13. It was tested before this weeks fixtures and will no doubt be refined over the next few weeks
  14. Your first paragraph is spot on. There are no gouge indicators. The fingers are never near the eyes. The hands is not in a grabbing action. The use of knees was picked up the commentators after seeing a replay (let’s blame the MOs for not seeing it in real time ). Both instances would have been red cards for as long as I can remember. There is no justification for the use of the knees despite the weak arguments being posted by some Whether Parcell was a yellow or red is highly marginal/ subjective. I can understand exactly why a yellow was given the marginal nature and the “benefit of doubt” that the MOs are advised to use. The MRP and the Disciplinary may take a different view after multiple viewings without any time constraints especially under the revised interpretations. Again no issues from me.
  15. The first offence was him trying to play the ball when not in control. It’s really that simple.
  16. No. He tried to play the ball before regaining his feet and being stable. Clear penalty against ball carrier. The players, coaches & clubs were clearly warned & advised before the season started.
  17. Probably but the players have been told to have a controlled play the ball and not look to milk the penalty. The poor habits are so baked in that it’s going to take a few weeks and some coaching for them to disappear.
  18. Is this how to beat Leigh? Get them drawn into “niggle” as they don’t know when to stop?
  19. Not at all. The players are making it an impossible job tonight. The Amone penalty was 100% correct. He was never stable and all players have been warned how they need to play the ball this season. I didn’t see the Swift incident/ penalty but again there is a significant onus on the ball carrier to be in control and not try to milk a penalty. Even if it was an incorrect decision Smith’s error rate is significantly lower than any of the 34 players on show.
  20. What does he do? He’s tried speaking to them. He’s tried penalising. Basically he needs to become card happy as they aren’t interested in playing and seem more focused on messing around.
  21. The players need to get a grip and concentrate on playing the game. The penalties & errors are down to them not the match officials
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