Didn't notice anything in the build up or hear the linesmans comments because my dad was going potty next to me! In that case, I'd be more inclined to say it was a bit more premeditated.

When I watched the game back I noticed that Ferres had twice before lifted legs in the tackle.

In the first there was half a spear tackle on Roby followed by a slightly late shot on Walsh, not sure if ferres was involved but it was on his flank.

I haven't thourght of him as a dirty player in the past but someone who likes to play rough. The lift itself was so unneeded can't just say he got it wrong and lomax landed on his head which can happen .... There was something behind it I think, just not to that degree, has to be 7 game ban

Completely agree that Ferres was very close the edge on quite a few tackles today, could have been penalised several times.

Just had a look at the grading suggestions, and a spear tackle with pressure on the head or neck (which in this instance there clearly is) carries a penalty of grade E-F (4-8 games to 8+ games)

8 Games plus for me and i'm not joking. No place in the game for that kind of tackle and who is Brett Ferres to determine whether a bloke walks again or not ? To lift any player like that takes a huge amount of strength and effort and then to continue that motion and drive him into the floor is appalling. The fact Lomax isent paralyzed should not take anything off that tackle, just one each either way and Lomax is lying in hospital waiting to feel movement in his legs. Watch the game and it's clear that Ferres is un-happy at a number of decisions and took his anger out on Lomax. I'll be appalled if it's not at least 8 games

He has been charged with a Grade E, 4-8 match ban.

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It has to be 8 games

If the rule is 4-8
What do you have to do to get 8???
The extent of injury or no injury cannot come into this.

I can't get over how disgusting that tackle was.

One thing the would eradicate things like this would be very hefty fines to go with the ban.

If he picks up 8 games, our next game against them in the league will be the 8th.

He won't get 8 games. The panel will take into consideration that no injury occurred.

I reckon he'll get 6.

Not 7. Is there a difference? Other than he managed to get Lomax totally vertical? The other fella managed about 120 degrees??