Quote: SmokeyTA "i agree with everything you put before. But i would question again whether 'punishment' is the best option. I would much rather see some positive engagement and education.
'Punishment' sometimes draws battle lines which are best avoided.'"
Maybe. I think the best outcome here would be the maximum (8 game) ban, Zak releases another statement accepting the punishment as right & proper, spends those 8 weeks training, helping with RFL anti-homophobia initiatives and doing coaching for Manachester Canalsiders / Pink Rhinos etc.
Also just a continuous drumbeat from the RFL of zero-tolerance to homophobia, in any situation, being good.