you really expect anything else?

Oh dear

Great, precedent set by the RFL. Let's get Kylie to tw@ him one in the semi if all that happens is a penalty.

Anyone who views the Wardle and Briers incidents as being similar enough to warrant equal punishment is ignoring the rather obvious difference between the two.

Wardle was charged with a sustained punching - Grade C offence, while Briers was charged with a punching in reaction to opponent - Grade A.

They were never going to cop the same punishment under the present system and it's simplistic to think they ever were.

Eddie Hemmings compared the incident to the Wardle one during the commentary. Many of today's fans of the SL product form their outraged opinions on the basis of what they are told to see and hear on Sky. Throw in some personal club bias and bingo - outraged opinion is set in concrete and no amount of evidence or genuine comparative analysis will alter it. I guess it's just easier that way. Beats having to think I suppose.

Yes I think that would be a good idea.

Preferably in the first minute of the game.

I don't care anymore.
Have slowly become disillusioned with the game.

The refs...the video ref....the RFL...the judiciary panel...skint clubs...embarrassing sponsors (if any).....clueless inane commentary on sky.....stupid play off systems...stupid promotion/relegation suggestions....The World Cup played in front of poor crowds....Australia winning the World Cup....MacNamara still in a job...Wakefield & Castelford refusing to merge when it makes sense....etc etc

Could you not at least save your disillusionment with the game until the RFL announce their internal inquiry into why England failed so badly in the World Cup?

We all knew what was coming regarding Briers ,

Just my opinion but a few punches should not always result in a 1 game ban especially for the retaliator as is he or his team mates just going to let it go

But for a cowardly punch coming from behind when not expected , well to me that should be worthy of a couple 0f games at least

Reads just like the Wigan board when they were knocked out last season.

He was only fined a packet of sweets and a cheeky smile.

Briers should have been fined a lot more for such a pathetic effort at a punch.

Ablett OTOH should be dropped for cowardice. He evacuated his bowels (and possession) at least a second before the posse of Warrington forwards got anywhere near putting a hit on him after the Briers incident. (22 minutes and 58 seconds on the clock for those interested).