The lisone ban is absolute horse sht, how on earth does he get more than Donaldson and what the fk does this all say about the Nu Brown red who now gets no games. Its a joke.

Lisones seemed to go up off the shoulder, rather than straight shot to the face like Donaldsons, more strange decisions from the MRP

Hicks' comments re: Nu Brown

Robert Hicks, the RFL’s Director of Operations and Legal, said: “We are in the very early stages of the season at all levels having introduced significant changes as recommended by the sport’s Brain Health Sub-Committee, and in that regard we thank the players and coaches for their response.

“Comparing Round Two of the Betfred Super League to the opening round, there has been a significant reduction in the number of charges, reflecting a significant change in player behaviour – with a tiny proportion of over 3,000 tackle events leading to charges for head contact. It has been a similar story through the early rounds of the Betfred Challenge Cup and the AB Sundecks 1895 Cup.

“However we have acknowledged throughout this process that it would be challenging for all, and that as a governing body we need to be flexible, and sympathetic to those at the sharp end.

“The dismissal of Nu Brown at Warrington on Friday night was an uncomfortable moment for the sport, and it has highlighted a lack of clarity in the wording of the framework as followed by match officials on the night.

“We recognise this will be of little consolation to the player or his club – and we thank them for their measured response.

“Head to head contact was an area highlighted as especially important by the Brain Health Sub-Committee, given the impact on two players, so it will remain a focus of the framework, and will continue to be sanctioned – specific to initial contact.

“The meetings with head coaches and senior players this week are another opportunity to update and consult, given the importance of communication through this process

MRP think the Lisone one is as bad as the Pele swinging arm then

The Lisone one was dumb, he didn't need to do that. But it wasn't worse than Donaldson's. 3 and 2 the other way around would make much more sense.

The RFL admitting the Brown send off was incorrect is very positive news.

Correct.

Lisone was punished on the day and at most a 1 match ban will be sufficient.

Would love to get an explanation of how they reached these decisions as it is ridiculous! Donaldson jumps into thr tackle and swings the arm with direct contact to the head. If he got 3 matches there would be no complaints.
Lisone is instinctive attempt to stop a try across the shoulder and bounces upwards clearly no intent to put a hit on the opponent. Anybody whos pkayed the game knows the difference in those 2 tackles. Although a different type of tackle Lisone more in common with the Brierley on at Leeds. If Donno got 3 you could possibly accept 1 for Lisone but these decisions look like the MVP don't have a clue and are drawing the sanctions out of a hat!

Absolutely outrageous that ban for Lisone

I am rapidly, very rapidly losing interest in the game I'm afraid

Yep, same here. I’m becoming totally perplexed with it all. It’s simply laughable.

It seems the last few seasons have started off the same way for many fans. Anticipation and excitement for the season to commence, yet within weeks rule changes and new policies have made a growing number of fans despondent and created apathy.

I’ve never known a covering body so out of touch and pathetic as the RFL.

I actually agree with Matthew Shaw on this.
This is all in response to those suing the game.
Well done lads.

Going by the video, Lisone's doesn't look as bad as Donaldson's, it will be interesting to see the explanation. It may be they feel Lisone has enough time and space to make a lower tackle, or it could be the amount of force in the contact is higher than it appears on the video, but I think the club should have a good chance of getting it reduced

To be fair here, there were only 6 charges overall, and 3 suspensions this week, not exactly earth shattering.