Quote: SmokeyTA "I don't think Ferres out him in that position and I don't think he picked Gildart up. I think he was reckless and failed in his duty of care. I think he deserved a ban. Had he put Gildart in to that position, had he picked him had it been malicious and intentional then it should be longer.'"
I think you need to take a second look my friend. Even Ferries himself admits as much (although he tries to pass the buck on to Gildart which the disciplinary panel rightly rubbished!) The attempt to hurt was quite clear and intentional. I won't go so far as to say the intention was to injure however he must have realised that he was, at best, running the risk. Given the outcome, I can't really imagine a worse example of a crusher. He should have received the maximum ban for this offence.