: Tue Jul 21, 2009 9:53 am  

IngsRoader wrote:

If you follow the logic through of the decision it means it's OK to punch someone (after all a 'jab' is a punch) even though they can't defend themself (a.because they weren't expecting it b.they have no free hands) as long as you don't hit them in the eye

Don't be silly. What they are actually saying is it's okay to punch someone in the face as long as you don't intend to hit them in the eye.

: Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:01 am  

The main problem is the perception that the big guns get more favourable treatment, and the only way they could get round that is by being harsher on the big names, which of course is also unfair.

If Stosic runs out on Sunday and Cunningham scores the winning try that helps us up the table, all of this will be forgotten.

: Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:00 am  

I think it’s disgusting that Ben Cockayne can get a 1 match ban for a grapple tackle (that wasn’t penalised at the time or even classed as a penalty 3 years ago) because it was potentially dangerous yet Kieron Cunningham can intentionally punch someone in the face, yet get a warning because he accidently hit his eye!

The mind boggles!

: Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:16 am  

j_hunter_hkr wrote:

I think it’s disgusting that Ben Cockayne can get a 1 match ban for a grapple tackle (that wasn’t penalised at the time or even classed as a penalty 3 years ago) because it was potentially dangerous yet Kieron Cunningham can intentionally punch someone in the face, yet get a warning because he accidently hit his eye!

The mind boggles!

Fair point - well made!

: Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:08 pm  

one is Keiron Cunningham and the other is Ben Cockayne - simples

fwiw i don't think the incident itself warranted a long ban or anything and certainly it shouldn't have anything to do with whether he injured Stosic, but i think a 1 match ban would have been fair.

the reasoning RFL gave out was just utter cobblers

: Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:20 pm  

pocket 4's wrote:

one is Keiron Cunningham and the other is Ben Cockayne - simples

Comparing those two shows how simple you are. Kieron is a family man and he hasn't ever beaten anyone up.

: Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:26 pm  

SaintsFan wrote:

Comparing those two shows how simple you are. Kieron is a family man and he hasn't ever beaten anyone up.

and your point is???

i was going on disciplinary records. Which sort of backs up why one was treated harsher than than the other.

being a family man really shouldn't impact on displine for on-field matters though should it.

wind your neck in before you start calling people simple.

: Tue Jul 21, 2009 12:27 pm  

SaintsFan wrote:

Comparing those two shows how simple you are. Kieron is a family man and he hasn't ever beaten anyone up.

And that's relevant to RFL disciplinary... how, exactly? "Oh, Kieron's a nice guy, despite punching somebody in the eye (accidently), so we should be lenient"?

My point was how inconsistent the disciplinary actions are. There must be a defining factor and maybe player status is it.

: Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:00 pm  

Deano G wrote:

Amusing thread.

As a Wigan fan I find it hilarious that fans of other clubs are surprised to learn that Saints have the RFL in their pocket. Its been like this for years.

did they take over from you lot then???

: Tue Jul 21, 2009 4:05 pm  

OoOGazOoO wrote:

:lol:

Deary me, all this fuss about a tap on the face.

Lets hope no-one ever catches im on the chin with a beauty.

almost as much fuss as when your "goalkicking fullback" wellens caught a nothingone from demetriou!!!!
Water down the gene pool, or in your case gene puddle!! It's not good for ya!!