Re: Chase - how long ban? : Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:39 pm  

Chief Stinkwort wrote:

The disciplinary seems to run like a lottery.
I'm as big a fan of Sinfield as you'll find on these boards but I reckon he's very lucky to get away with NFA after kicking out in the tackle...neither the officials nor the DVD managed to see any 'conclusive evidence'.

That's what galls me about the leniency of Chase's charge. There's nothing inconclusive about the evidence there.

The intention was clear and the result is horrendous for Ropati...but not for Chase. Shameful all round IMO.

Agreed. Very poor decision. What exactly does a player have to do to get a lengthy ban in our game? That's as bad a challenge as I've seen for many years and 2-3 games is ridiculous.

Re: Chase - how long ban? : Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:52 pm  

Neil HFC wrote:

Are the decisions to cite, and the reviewing pannel the same people? If so, I very much doubt they'll step outside the guidelines. Even if its different set of people I'd be very suprised if they wanted to stick their heads above the parapet, even where it is obvious the level of sanction set is farcical.

I assume it is set up that way to avoid collusion. The compliance officer can request it but it would go in the letter to Rangi - not been mentioned.
Now it is left to the tribunal to take the initiative.

The tribunal rota shows the 3 tomorrow are, P Charlesworth ,W George and R Bridge

I'm not holding my breath.

Re: Chase - how long ban? : Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:00 pm  

Rock God X wrote:

Agreed. Very poor decision. What exactly does a player have to do to get a lengthy ban in our game? That's as bad a challenge as I've seen for many years and 2-3 games is ridiculous.

It's not what you do it's who you are.

Re: Chase - how long ban? : Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:07 pm  

G1 wrote:

Your view on the challenge by a Wkefield player on Friday night that left Rob Burrow with a suspectyed fractured cheekbone?

Did you post your disgust about that or is it just reserved for alleged fouls from Cas players?

It looked like a clash of heads, if thats helps.

Its not likely he did, no doubt you did though.

Oh dear

Re: Chase - how long ban? : Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:09 pm  

wow, seen the replays now...........that is disgusting, its assault is that............horrible attack, massive ban for that should be the minimum!!

Re: Chase - how long ban? : Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:14 pm  

Remains to be seen what the panel will do, but the charge looks like a rather pathetic cop-out and is extremely disrespectful of the severity of Ropati's injury.

On a point of interest - is there any precedent for RL players reporting an on-field assault to the police?

Re: Chase - how long ban? : Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:23 pm  

bren2k wrote: Remains to be seen what the panel will do, but the charge looks like a rather pathetic cop-out and is extremely disrecpectful of the severity of Ropati's injury. On a point of interest - is there any precedent for RL players reporting an on-field assault to the police? Just found this, but can't find anything post-trial. http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/8442862.Rugby_player_appears_in_court_accused_of_pitch_assault/?ref=rss

bren2k wrote: Remains to be seen what the panel will do, but the charge looks like a rather pathetic cop-out and is extremely disrecpectful of the severity of Ropati's injury. On a point of interest - is there any precedent for RL players reporting an on-field assault to the police? Just found this, but can't find anything post-trial. http://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/8442862.Rugby_player_appears_in_court_accused_of_pitch_assault/?ref=rss

Re: Chase - how long ban? : Mon Apr 16, 2012 5:36 pm  

It is disgraceful, however I knew as I am sure most did the RFL would be spineless! they are a joke..

Re: Chase - how long ban? : Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:10 pm  

What a JOKE ban length. If he did that in the street he'd be in jail!

Re: Chase - how long ban? : Mon Apr 16, 2012 6:19 pm  

nottinghamtiger wrote:

Gareth Hock got 4 matches for eye gouging. This was a grade E-F offence.
Elliot Whitehead got 5 matches for biting. This was a grade E-F offence
I think Chase will be charged witha grade C-E offence (strikes with elbow whilst tackling - reckless).
Chase did get banned last year, so that will also go against him.
I'm going for a 3 match ban - it's less serious than the above named incidents but his previous record might add another match so he could miss 4.

Told you.