Spot on about Scrutes. I see Andy Wilson in the Grauniad described him and Lynchy as the most effective pair of props in the competition, who with the change in England coach will hopefully get "overdue" recognition for international honours.

That hit was right in front of me - we felt the stand shake. I think it was even better than Sam's on Moi Moi. Big credit to Clinton for handling it. HKR were really bigging-up their marquee signing start of the season but, as I said earlier, someone forgot to tell Nick.

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It was a great hit! Nothing wrong with it from where i was. Scruton just read the play well. Clinton was lined up to perfection.

Now I'm well aware as a Hull KR you aren't going to agree with me but at the time I thought it was an awful tackle. Scruton ran at pace, jumped and I'm fairly sure made contact with Clinton's head in a manner which was dangerous and could have caused injury.

I can see why you all thought it was a good hit, because it was. It was however illegal. I'll be prepared to change my mind when I've seen the footage as this is just my feeling after seeing it once, live.

That and you are wrong.



No it wasn't

Well it'll be a great debate this when you start with such an open mind.

I clearly stated that this was my feeling at the time and that I hadn't had the benefit of a replay, the RFL Disciplinary panel (who have had the benefit of a replay) clearly think there's something in it.

Have you seen a replay?

The tackle was right in front of me. It looked very hard but legal. The officials chatted about it but took no action.

The citing surprised me, especially in view of the panel's view of certain other incidents in the game, including the clotheslining of Donaldson and Murrell's antics earlier.

But I saw it once, at speed, in real time. I've not seen a replay yet so you have to be prepared to discover that something happened that you did not see. Would be surprised and disappointed though.

Nothing to do with open mindedness.



Which is wrong.



Innocent until proven guilty in Britain.



Don't need to it was a fair tackle as clear as day.

You can see that 'hit' again on the guardian highlights. I've watched it a few times and can't make my mind up about it. Hopefully the rfl will think the same!

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Doesn't look malicious to me.

wonder what the chances are of RFL showing us the same leniency they've shown certain other teams repeat offenders. wouldnt be surprised if he gets full 2 matches even though it seemed a fair tackle from my recollection and viewing the video on guardian website.