I'd love to hear John Wilkins view of the Welsby incident. He's been condemning those kind of tackles all season but now the shoe is on the other foot I'm guessing he'll think common sense should prevail.
This is what all fans have been asking for all year.
The Welsby tackle wasn't an intentional high tackle but it was reckless and they have to put in place the same punishments as they have all year. No doubt it will change for next year just like I'm sure they will have 2 weeks before semi's and final for concussion protocol.
I just don't understand how the people in charge don't see how there changes will affect the sport from the onset.
As a sport we are continually taking a reactive approach to the poor choices of those in charge.

Why is it mad? I could fall flat on my and be fine but my feet could be above my head. If you think it's mad, probably best to explain why, or, well, you look mad?

I think in terms of tackling technic there will be many more occasions where the hips are above the head.

If a players legs are on the ground you can't physically spear or tip tackle them.

Lifting the legs is where the issue comes I. As it maybe fine bit it can easily go wrong as other players in the tackle and the tackled player themselves cant then control the tackle with forces moving in many different directions.

I think the refs have a duty here as if motion is stopped, the call for held should be quicker.

There are many times were the motion is stopped and whilst the players continue to wrestle no held is called, resulting in very late offloading or tacklers continuing to wrestle or lift in an attempt to complete the tackle.

For me if forward motion is stopped then that should be held.

What's unbelievable? Seriously, what did I post there that triggered you?

I found the whole day disappointing. no atmosphere outside, no act on before the start.
I found it all subdued compared to every other time I've been