Sam Obst is a better golfer than Ryan may be he took him out because he cant beat him at golf either

I must say I'm surprised at the Cat B rating for the offence, carrying only a maximum of two games.

It was a late, deliberate short-arm to the head. The sort of cheap shot that breaks players' jaws.

McGoldrick can count himself a very lucky chap

Lucky is not the word !!!!!

Let him off ffs,its obvious he did nothing wrong.

Let him play against us saturday.

Mcgoldrick suspended for Saturday, thank god.

Phew!!! That's at least 3 less penalties we'll concede, without Ryan McCompletedick on the pitch.

Amazingly the report describes it as a major blow to Cas's chances against Hull KR. The reporter's obviously not seen his recent games then!

We have bemoaned the lack of consistency in grading and sanctions from the RFL this season and (much as criticising one of our own doesn't seem right) this again is a rank mis-judgment.

The 'tackle' and contact on Obst was deliberate, calculated and targetted at the head, so for that to be a Cat B offence and 2 matches is stupid. I don't mind McGoldrick, I would love to have half the talent he does - but it had nothing to do with Rugby League, it was pointless and cheap and what protection does it offer kickers if this is only 2 games.

I would suggest if that 'tackle' had been made on Rangi Chase by a Hull player, we would be highly upset by the sanction and our coach would have somethig to say about it.

My thoughts exactly - the glib responses of some people on this thread are rather distasteful, given the severity of McGoldrick's attack on Obst.

Once again, with this and the Hock decision, the RFL have shown a total disregard for player welfare.

Mcgoldrick deserved more than 2 games. I cannot work out that disciplinary panel

MCGOLDRICK IS AN IDIOT.the sooner cas let him go the better.its time the board and fans took off there rose tinted glasses and saw mcgoldrick for what he his.the number of games he has cost us .we would have been at wembley if it handent been for him.hope millward puts him in his place and gives him a final warning.behave or your out.

Here we go again, everbody jumping on the 'I hate Goldy' bandwagon - its wonder the wheels can stand the weight.

Love him or loathe him the + & -'s are clearly as follows;

Negatives.

1) Hot headed temprement that often leads to needless penalties, sin binnings, sending off's and bans.
2) One on one tackles, and tackling technique in general is often poor.
3) Ability at fielding high kicks is at best mediocre.
4) Has made some needlessly controversial comments in the press, that may or may not have lowered the clubs reputation somewhat.

Positives.

1) Has the ability to create tries for himself and others, especially with the short pass, second only to Rangi in this department.
2) Has extremely good pace, and the ability to beat a defending opponent with footwork.
3) Can be utilised in a number of positions throughout the back line, including 6 & 7 where we have little or no cover.
4) Is not afraid to mix it with teams, if we are being bullied.
5) Has shown loyalty to the club, not leaving when relegated, and working through bad patches of form to regain his place in the team.
6) Does lots of work in the community, especially with junior sides.

So there you have it, yes the guy has his bad points, but also many good ones. Personally I think he has been one of our best attacking players of the season, and yes lately his form has dipped, but if you look at our results and think about our last few performances then he's far from on his own on that one.

I would not some up Goldys effectiveness based on the last few matchs, but rather whats he's done all year, good and bad.

Finally if your idea of good rugby player is only players who play fair, and no one with a darker side on the pitch, then you're ruling out a lot of quality players both past and present.

Just a thought though, suppose it would be easier to say - yeh you're a disgrace Goldy go home, and not have to bother thinking for myself!

I might go read the Daily Star now, to see what else I should be thinking.

I agree, his pace was amazing when given a 20yard start on a full length try scored by Hull at the weekend.

I remember him catching the player up easily and throwing him into touch. Oh wait......

Big fella , can you answer a question, why do you ban someone from your board for telling a few truths and the odd giggle , but allow your clowns to infest this board............................. its a bit churlish dont you think, or should that read childish.

you cant play on my board but im gonna play on yours , change the name to big kid , its more apt

Sorry Westyorkylad - however you are seeing a different player in Goldie compared to what 99% of the RL pulblic see. Personally I find it hard to imagine that the 99% are wrong!