I personally think Brian Mac wasn't critical enough of referees early in his tenure, even when poor decisions obviously played a part in a Leeds defeat. Psychological warfare plays a massive part in any sport nowadays, a club that doesn't utilise it is at a massive disadvantage. Shaun Wane went big on it last season, while Nathan Brown has pressurised the authorities for years. Don't kid yourself that the outburst from Catalans Dragons last season didn't influence the RFL and officials in there latest game against Leeds. Ian Smith epitomised an official feeling the heat psychologically when he awarded the Leon Pryce "try". Everyone else in the world could see the ball wasn't grounded and Leeds should have been awarded a penalty as Joel Moon was pushed off Pryce as he attempted to tackle him. This wasn't a spur of the moment, heat of the battle, not sure I saw it decision. It was a calculated disregard of RL rules as Smith watched the replay 8 or 9 times and clearly saw the Catalans player commit the offence. Why did he cheat and allow the Catalans infringement to go unpunished ? You know the answer, I know the answer and Brian Mac knows the answer. It is a good job there was no screen at the game because I'm sure Mcdermott would've landed himself in a lot of trouble had he seen the Pryce "try" that Ian Smith awarded. I don't think anyone can quantify how much of Man Utds' success has been due indirectly to the pressure Ferguson has heaped on match officials and the FA. He has been a master of psychological warfare that has made his players task so much easier. I think the RFL have been harsh on Mac, I await their judgement on Nathan Brown calling Bentham a "dumbo", especially as he has plenty of form for shooting his gob off. I think in light of what Mac said Brown could be looking at thousands considering his history.

Or just turn up and put in a decent performance.

Without Dureau they are a shockingly poor side comprised of mediocre local products and overseas players stealing a living. They add nothing to the competition other than a jolly awayday for fans.

James Child started getting SL games in March 2009.

Taking the 58 Les Catalans home Regular Round games + 4 Play-Off ties - season 2009 to date - the referee list for their home games looks like this:

12 - Ben Thaler
10 - James Child, Richard Silverwood
9 - Steve Ganson
7 - Thierry Alibert
5 - Ian Smith
4 - Phil Bentham
2 - Robert Hicks, Tim Roby
1 - Gareth Hewer

Within that overall timeframe Child's first game in Perpignan was during May 2010 which means he has controlled 10 of their most recent 42 home Regular Round and Play-Off fixtures - 24%

Paul Andersons comment on Saturdays game at Catalans. Anderson was tight-lipped over the sending-off of Robinson but admitted the incident re-energised his team.

"I am very angry but I like my money

I know Bentham has had some time out due to injury, but only four Catalan home games in that period? Seems an incredibly low number.

Whoa whoa whoa. They're a decent, competitive side that often make the playoffs and get very good home crowds. What do longtime stalwarts of English Rugby League Cas and Salford (who played out a game of touch and pass in front of two and a half thousand yesterday) bring to the competition, in comparison?