How far can the "big daft lad" defence carry one player?

Twice in nine months he's been a "big daft lad". A less talented player would currently be shopping for a new employer IMO.

If Leeds are that committed to equality and diversity, should they be looking to take some form of pre-emptive action against Hardaker - in public - now he's effectively admitted the offence?

With all respect, whether or not you have an issue isn't the issue. Let's face it, there are many - and I'm not saying they're wrong - who would remain dissatisfied however the apology was worded. What is important is that the statement makes it clear that ZH's behaviour was offensive and unacceptable and that he and the club recognise this. Let's face it; the statement is aimed more towards the impressionable than it is towards people like yourself who know better.

Anyone lip read what the Leigh player said to Zak as he scored his try...no doubt we'll have a moral outcry and clips on the VT any minute

He won't cop a ban. He is a Leeds player (not allowed).

Peacock won't get one either. (same reason)

Wasn't Ablett banned this week? Can't have been, he's a Leeds player.

you did just witness him throw multiple punches?

Grade C offence .Repeated violent punching. Thaliar saw it ( micro phone picked him up saying he saw the punches and he kept shouting 'Jamie pack it in') but as usual bottled a red card.

Peacock will get a ban.

Sorry if that, and the Ablett ban, is inconvenient to any conspiracy theorists.

never a red card. The Leigh lad saw an opportunity to put a shot on peacock, and snagged a foam into his face when he was on the floor, then buried his head in to peacocks. He was the aggressor, peacock finished it though

Agree it shouldn't be a sending off. But he will get a ban for it given what others have got done for this season.