A shoulder into the head is (for me) another example of getting it wrong even if the game at large has a problem agreeing with my viewpoint.

i cant agree, baileys tackle was perfectly executed

Bailey's tackle is massive, apparently.

And legal apparently so I'll just have to be at odds with the game as it stands. So be it.

A headbutt, upper arm, lower arm, elbow, knee, boot to the head would all be deemed illegal but not a shoulder in this instance.

Page 2 called, can it have it's joke back?

I know it's not meant but couldn't the official SL website have taken more care with it's rlnews headlinesrl

I've heard that also.

Not having a go at Bailey or Leeds, but if a tackle that leaves a player with a facial/head injury, or knocks him out, is deemed to be legal, shouldnt the definition of what is legal be reconsidered?

Its quite common for players/clubs/fans/commentators to defend tackles on the the grounds that the initial contact was legal, but shouldnt it be the responsibility of the tackler to ensure that they do not end up making contact with the head? ie the tackler should leave a safety margin?

In which case then no-one would ever tackle Rob Burrow unless they started in a kneeling position.

To Cibaman, welcome to the debate.

I was beginning to think it was just me. 9.208984375:10