LeeF Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 31 minutes ago, Dunbar said: I'm back in the game! What were you doing around tea time today? Sitting in an appeal hearing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerjon Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Chrispmartha said: They need time to decide what to actually put in them I watched "Yes, Prime Minister" as well. Build a man a fire, and he'll be warm for a day. Set a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life. (Terry Pratchett) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, LeeF said: What were you doing around tea time today? Sitting in an appeal hearing? I can neither confirm nor deny that. 1 "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunbar Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Have to say, I didn't think Saints would manage to get Knowles off but I guess they managed to twist the panel's arm. 2 2 19 1 "The history of the world is the history of the triumph of the heartless over the mindless." — Sir Humphrey Appleby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getdownmonkeyman Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 59 minutes ago, Chrispmartha said: It shouldn’t happen at all - so, this new judiciary are saying the ref was wrong, the MRP panel was wrong and the appeal panel was wrong. The game really doesn’t help itself sometimes does it. Saved me typing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonbornirishbred Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Nobody comes out of this disciplinary gymnastics looking very good. St Helens, a side I've admired over the years for the expansive style and "banter laden fans" have sunk to a new low in my eyes with these 'legal" shenanigans, whilst the RFL look incapable of policing their own sport. Regardless of the "trial by internet" that went on immediately after the game against Salford, or if you believe that the offence was deliberate and damaging or not, the original ruling was pretty much universally accepted by 99.9% of fans that I've read and listened to. When the initial appeal was rejected, everyone RIGHTLY thought that was the end of it, but whatever skulduggery has ensued has seemingly left the door or ignoring the game and its governing body ajar. I selected St Helens to win this by 7-12, but a large part of me now wished Leeds absolutely hammer them. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spotty Herbert Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Dunbar said: Have to say, I didn't think Saints would manage to get Knowles off but I guess they managed to twist the panel's arm. Lock the thread now. There is no come back on that one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Dunbar said: Have to say, I didn't think Saints would manage to get Knowles off but I guess they managed to twist the panel's arm. He’s armless m’lud . Let him play it can’t do any arm . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magic Rat Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Disgusting. A cynical foul by a player who knew exactly what he was doing, and doesn't miss a single game. Corrupt 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yipyee Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) Maybe the panel saw it how it actually happened, the Salford player twisted his own arm up his back and trapped in Knowles hand to milk a penalty. Players have been milking penalties all season so glad its finally been spotted and dealt with appropriately, if wilkin had been commentating he would be commending the Salford player on his brilliance. Edited September 21, 2022 by yipyee 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northamptoncougar Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Who was on this new review panel? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiner Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Absolutely astounded by that decision, I'm going to the final as I have already bought tickets, but after the game win or lose I think I'm done with rugby league after watching for 56yrs. The rfl are not fit for purpose. I'll take my grandson to Elland Road in future. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispmartha Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Just now, yipyee said: Maybe the panel saw it how it actually happened, the Salford player twisted his own arm up his back and trapped in Knowles hand to milk a penalty. Players have been milking penalties all season so glad its finally been spotted and dealt with appropriately Even if that wasn’t absolute nonsense (which it is) the RFL still look utterly inept 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yipyee Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 RFL didn't have a leg to stand on once they selected Bateman for the knights, it would be hypocritical to stop Knowles when they are bending their own rules. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fevrover Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 minute ago, northamptoncougar said: Who was on this new review panel? Stevie Wonder was Chair person. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrispmartha Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Just now, northamptoncougar said: Who was on this new review panel? Jonny Vegas, Morgan Knowles and… Chris Joint, sorry Joynt. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yipyee Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 1 minute ago, Chrispmartha said: Even if that wasn’t absolute nonsense (which it is) the RFL still look utterly inept Bit of humour to lighten the thread, jeez 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiner Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Sounds like saints have someone in there pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Londonbornirishbred Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 12 minutes ago, northamptoncougar said: Who was on this new review panel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fevrover Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 20 minutes ago, Loiner said: Absolutely astounded by that decision, I'm going to the final as I have already bought tickets, but after the game win or lose I think I'm done with rugby league after watching for 56yrs. The rfl are not fit for purpose. I'll take my grandson to Elland Road in future. And Football isn't corrupt ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agbrigg Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Going off topic slightly, if anyone honestly thinks this recent IMG circus and their findings doesn't suit the saints and maybe a couple of other clubs it will be shown as an exercise in futility. Because we now know what rugby league is all about and who controls it ,the stench of the game is sickening 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fieldofclothofgold Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Did they turn up with a top legal team or was it the Liverpool mob to make them an offer they cant refuse? Bateman selected for the knights and Knowlex wasnt .oh dear Soon we will be dancing the fandangoFROM 2004,TO DO WHAT THIS CLUB HAS DONE,IF THATS NOT GREATNESSTHEN i DONT KNOW WHAT IS.JAMIE PEACOCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 Simply outrageous decision. Knowles should not be playing on Saturday and everyone knows it. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSaint Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 I actually don’t understand this: Tonight’s tribunal accepted that while there was some twisting to apply pressure to the limb of an opposing player, this did not exceed the normal range of movement and therefore could not have posed an ‘unacceptable risk of injury’. What evidence is provided to justify that? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted September 21, 2022 Share Posted September 21, 2022 (edited) 36 minutes ago, Loiner said: Absolutely astounded by that decision, I'm going to the final as I have already bought tickets, but after the game win or lose I think I'm done with rugby league after watching for 56yrs. The rfl are not fit for purpose. I'll take my grandson to Elland Road in future. It's beyond a disgrace. Along with Bateman being named in the Knights squad it just makes me really sad that the game we love is in the hands of these people Incompetence doesn't cover it. Hate to say it but how can the sport in this country be anything other than doomed if it's run by people who think this is acceptable. So sad Edited September 21, 2022 by Bedfordshire Bronco 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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