Some would argue that not going after the story is bad journalism, the guys who pay their wages would at least.

Don't know if they require anonymity, don't know if anybody has previously asked. On BackChat the other week Chris Irvine admitted to being in the post match and being one of those that asked the match commissioner about Silverwood reporting anything.

I wonder if Andrew Gilligan regretted going after the story on flimsy facts in the Dr David Kelly furore.Some thought his journalism was good journalism, I'm sure David Kelly would disagree.

Not exactly in the same league as some RL journalists asking the Match Commissioner post match "did Silverwood hear any Hardaker say anything?"

Agreed not in the same league,unless your the one put under the grubby media's spotlight with little substantiation.

TBF though I don't think the media did really make a big song and dance about it. They inquired about it and reported it of course but they also reported Hardaker's view the other day when he talked about how the RFL was dragging it's heels and the effect it was having on his family.

That was the one thing I think he got wrong in the aftermath when he made a comment about journalists being a waste of breathe. He used them himself to tell his side of the story so he was ok with that particular participation. When you compare it to the field day journalists had over some of the footballing incidents with the likes of John Terry, Luis Suarez, Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney then they didn't do anything like that. Even on that BackChat episode you had Stevo, Danny Lockwood and Chris Irvine all saying it seems to be a nonsense and I've not seen any sensationalising of it except from opposition fans on social media.

Given Bill eve's hysteria on here, he really should have given up watching the NRL years ago. Virtually every club has players guilty of domestic violence, general thuggery on the streets or lewd behaviour. Surely they should all be sacked - no matter how high profile they are. Unless actually hitting a woman is somehow a lesser crime than calling someone a name?

The hysteria on show here is from those fools who would rather their clubs players never get the sack no matter what offences have been committed, if only to prevent a rival club from signing that player

Of course, it takes an even bigger fool to consider homophobic abuse as nothing more than name calling.

The 21st century clearly appears to have passed some people by.

Having said that, Queensland isn't exactly notorious for it's progressive views.

It likes to refer to itself as the Sunshine State.

The moniker Redneck State would be far more appropriate.

Is that what you tell your 'mates' when you visit?

Below par attempt at changing the subject duly noted.

Your last post could be interesting and tested in the days to come William (nothing to do with the Rhinos or Hardaker may i add)

This topics trolling rating of A* has now dropped off the scale to U "Unscored".

Had to put a link to the RFL statement on the thread they started on the Wakey board as it didn't appear anyone was going to update it and just as I expected from them they're spouting the usual "Leeds affected the verdict","GH rules the RFL" and even someone suggesting it's a "Scottish Verdict" of Not proven. The more vehement attackers of Zak didn't have the class to accept the outcome let alone apologise for being waaaaaay OTT. No class, no surprise!

There is no place in the modern world for homophobia, its not quite "name calling" as you say

Your still not managing to get your head out of your @r5e, are you?

All that was heard is f****** something, a name. Only those with an agenda have said the something was an homophobic word. Shown now as no evidence to back this up, therefore just "name calling".

Too right! I suggest you locate the kid with the blond hair and red, chubby cheeks who lead a chorus of your fans in a homophobic chant aimed towards Tom Briscoe and try convince him.