Not much incentive to be a referee when the powers that be basically say we believe the pkayer over the official. His defence was probably a character reference from Zak Hardaker and the Tompkins boys. We can complain about the quality of ref's but they should not be disrespected in this manner. Its not the end of the world mind as some are predicting

Interesting.
At which stage is the referees version of events taken into account, as this seems crucial in this case? The match review panel can assess high tackles etc from watching the video but this comes down to something that was said, much harder to determine from just watching the game. Presumably the refs microphone provides some info, but Kendall's opinion must surely be given at some point. It would seem strange if these are not looked at at stage 1 before any ban is issued. If that is the case and it is decided that the abuse was directed to the referee and a ban issued it seems an odd one to overturn.

Ref's report is included on the Monday.
Wigan appear to have convinced/proven in the appeal that he wasn't swearing at the ref.

Totally different from the Myler incident before anyone goes on about it - in that case Myler accused the ref of cheating which is a worse offence than swearing.

Transparency would help the RFL,after all that's what they are striving towards.Cannot see the appeal judgement on the disciplinary cases website.The disciplinary have a history of ludicrous judgements.Ben Flowers (punching) ban during the off season,or Bobby Gouldings time limited ban as opposed to a game length ban so he could play in the test series.Coaches, players,CEOs and fans are not happy with the process.Something needs to be fixed.

The coaches and CEOs literally designed the process.

Well, Kendall's been dropped to the Championship.

His explanation that he was swearing at LMS is pretty neat. The panel probably sided with him immediately

Who wouldn't ?

Myler
Briscoe Newman Briscoe Handley
Lui Leeming
Thompson Dwyer Prior
Martin Gannon
Tetevano

Smith Holroyd Vuniyayawa Donaldson

Mclelland O’Connor Walters Broadbent

Just can't get going Mclelland in one week with a decent performance out the next poorly.

He misses out due to illness.

Get stuck into Bateman and get him wound up, losses his cool quicker that a beer in the sun.

Jeez what is it with McLelland?
Has he ever played 2 consecutive games this year?
Shame as he played well last week.
Hopefully he`s ok for Monday.

Plenty of grunt on that bench. Keep our discipline and complete high and we have a good chance.

He’s just too hit n miss and can’t keep himself fit. Not good.

Not sure McLelland can help being ill. Jeez