If they are biased then it's about time things went against Leeds

We should tell the RFL that due to injuries we are unable to fulfil the fixture. See how the Sky boss react to that…

I think they’re more incompetent than bias.

I’m not sure how many frivolous additional bans there’s been, but I think we’ve only won one appeal all year. I’m not sure how much other teams have contested bans. But for the the whole idea of adding bans after one has been given out is mad. Surely there should be a right to appeal and if you can point to even a shred of mitigation (in this case the player falling into the tackle) then it isn’t frivolous.

You can say it’s not strong enough evidence to overturn.

But it’s not frivolous.

I also agree with the idea we should only be banning acts of foul play, not accidents. I’m pretty sure Union has a wording of ‘It is a rugby incident’ when someone’s head just ends up the wrong place or a player falls into the tackle. Maybe we need something similar.

Genuinely shocked at the extra match. What a mess.

I said it was guaranteed to be increased. Goldfish learn quicker!

In football iirc correctly the ‘frivolous’ thing was brought in because clubs were appealing, knowing an appeal would delay a player missing a game and sometime allow them to appear in a key fixture they would missed had they just taken the ban..
They were calculated appeals , with little chance of actual success, but tactically delayed a suspension.

That isn’t happening here, the clubs have nothing to gain from appealing , and sure they should be free to do so without fear of further penalty.

*keegan mode on... I would bloody love it if we go there and...

Sadly, I'm losing interest in our game.
Hardcore fans are becoming disillusioned.
Instead of trying to attract new fans, unfortunately the game is doing the opposite.
And with belts tightening everywhere in the current climate, I fear a part-time future.

We (Saints) have been on the receiving end of some ridiculous bans but Martin's takes the biscuit .
A slightly careless tackle , which doesn't even result in a sin bin on the day, ends up as 2 game ban.
The MRP is making a mockery of the game .

Dick.

How on earth can it be frivolous when there was no intent.
It`s not even clumsy as its more of a slap in a downward motion which catches Mellor on his nose.
No malice and no intent it happens in all ages of rugby from 10 year olds upwards.
It is such a bad decision that they should be made to justify it compared to the incidents by Kasiano and Tomkins.
I know it`s a stupid idea but we should just throw the game and refuse to tackle any of their players in case they get banned.
Lets see what the RFL come up with then.

Only as daft a comment as someone claiming it's bias.

Perfectly worded and sums it all up..

Best thing we can do now is make this an incentive/ reason to turn over Catalans and stick 2 fingers up to the RFL. I'd love to know what Rohan Smith thought of this shambles!! F÷@k you RFL.

It’s farcical. Big game with a SKY audience. Everyone wants to see the best players in a competitive game. Martin on a goal kicking record run too, which adds interest. And now look ….! We need a breakaway league, before there’s no fans left……

Agree completely. The MRP is, in effect, saying under no circumstances challenge our decisions. That's not the action of a bona fide body confident in its decision making process or satisfied that those decisions are made via a sound process and are evidence based and can be held up to scrutiny. Surely all clubs can see that next time it could be them. Joint representation may be the catalyst for changing this utter shambles.