What happens on the field stays on the field IMO. I don't think any legal action should taken or we are going into a lot of trouble ahead.

Completely agree. Flower has had his punishment in probably single handedly losing his team the GF, The RFL will probably add 7-8 matches at the start of next season to that.
Wonder if he'll get the move to Hull he wanted now?

I think the RFL need to handle it correctly though for the future of the sport, Wigoons style is a damaging one that you don,t want creeping into the game at school boy level . If it does it might reduce the no of people playing this game as the kids try to emulate the professionals resulting in long term physical injuries.

It's wonderful that even following a comprehensive defeat Wigan as a club become even more despised by the rest of the RL community

I doubt there is a neutral around today that has an ounce of sympathy for them

Lets put this in the context of Boxing. Hitting a KO'd opponent during the count would get you a life ban. Easy!!!.

love this twitter feed: Barrow Police: "When out and about tonight don't act like @WiganWarriorsRL Ben Flower or you will end up #bangedupinbarrow". Enough said.

Leaving aside for a minute last night's thuggery ( and congrats to Saints on the win, BTW ) I actually DO have some sympathy with the current Wigan as a [iclub[/i, if not as a team. Under the 'ancien regime' of Maurice Lindsay, Wigan's 'devil take the hindmost' attitude to RL almost destroyed the game as a contest, and essentially bankrupted Wigan twice while doing so. We saw them try to repeat the process under Dave Whelan, the chairman who wanted an end to a salary cap in RL ( where he was one of the richest owners ) but wanted one imposing in soccer ( where the Russians and Arabs make him look a pauper ). I was pleased when Ian Lenegan took over. A passionate Wiganer to be sure, but clearly an RL fan first and foremost. This was a chance for a fresh start. Unfortunately the rot this time has set in at coaching level. Moreover, given the on-field success that the Maguire/Wane tactics have brought, it will be difficult for Lenagan to contemplate change.

Take your day in the sun by all means, have a good gloat if you want I don’t blame or begrudge it you, but please, and I did say please do not go completely over the top. I know you and anyone else who is not a Wigan supporter will ever agree but the fact is Wigan is now, and never has been any worse than any other club. So again have your day, but please don’t go too far with the boot.

Just watched it back on UTube. Mose scatters about 3 of THEM in the brawl afterwards. #dontmesswithmose

Fair enough but, in return, please don't lose your objectivity as a Wigan fan. There is a reason that the RL community views, and articulates, that your team is coached and act in a manner that is considered as thuggery. Read the posts and coaches comments.

So many people are not wrong.

Maybe Flower thought he was playing a different game.

I think there should be legal action against Flower.

RL is getting an absolute hammering because of this. I know theres the whole what happens on the field stays on the field etc, but this crossed a line, a line that must never be crossed again, so there needs to be serious consequences for flower. He needs to take responsibility for his actions.

Mose was dragged away by about 4 players. He was just pointing at Flower. That was scary enough for me lol...

If Flower is available I reckon Mose will stampede all over him come Good Friday.

Said this on other boards...The second punch was the dangerous one. With the first punch his head can jolt back and the body can absorb the punch...you see this in boxing when you almost see the energy from the knock out punch move down the body like a little wave (view Hatton's knockout against Manny on youtube as an example). With the second punch the head is against the floor and his brain and skull absorb the full impact of the punch hence the concussion (now finally recognised as a potentially serious brain injury if not treated right). He could have potentially done some serious permanent damage.

I'm a strong believer of what happens on the pitch stays on the pitch but Flower deserves a very long ban from the sport. This isn't just fusty cuffs that happen in the heat of the moment on a rugby pitch, these are actions that can finish careers.