You can, and have been able to for a few years now, use 2 pre-season games providing they are sanctioned by the RFL.

'Getting a grip' was what got him into this trouble in the first place

I think it’s a ridiculously harsh ban. George Burgess got the same ban for a blatant eye gouge.

Forget the fact superleague players have had a mere 2 or 3 games for attacking the testes.

No justice no peace

I think if you take into account no other factors then perhaps you have a point. But George has clear on-field disciplinary issues and bans already this season - the panel surely are more likely to throw the book at you if they keep seeing your face sat in front of them.

Leon Pryce only got 3 games for it and he had plenty of previous including launching a ball at a touch judge. Challenge Cup Final to play in.

Only last week Kenny Edwards walked away from a charge of inciting the crowd (much much worse in my book) despite it being clear for all to see on TV. High profile incident busily being swept under the carpet as one of the clubs involved have a Challenge Cup final to play in.

If only Flanagan could have an ex. referee and Sky sports employee as his defence counsel.

I don't think he should play again this season after that but to have this running into next year when he's (to the best of my knowledge) not signed on with anyone yet is extremely harsh. Especially as he's a part timer with kids.

The whole thing stinks of corruption.

As a part-timer with kids, he is the one responsible for doing what he did, for absolutely no reason, describing it as a "brain explosion", but he had only been on for two minutes.

His record is appalling and he is a liability.

The penalty for the charge as drawn, and graded, which grading HE ACCEPTED start at 8 games and so he is in fact a lucky lad as he could well have got longer. Nobody can whinge about him getting the deserved minimum.

If the penalty starts at 8 games, and you get only 8 games, that is what they call "leniency".

Has he played his last game for us?

If so, he should at least qualify for a couple of testemonials

I'd say so. He is PT and I'd imagine fairly cheap but we've Doyle coming through, Hallas has definitely improved in that position too. Also wouldn't surprise me to eventually see Lilley move there and Milnes cement his place as our 6.

I know what Kear means though, you are always better off with players with a bit of dog, who can wind p the opposition players and fans and so disrupt their play. It's just that I draw the line at what he did, absolutely no need at all and what's worse, brainless, as it was guaranteed not to end well, with everything on TV nowadays.

Maybe Bradley Gallagher would be the next candidate? He's been charged three times this year same as George, so must have plenty of attitude, but not for anything spherical

I agree on the fact that he has a bit of mongrel but he’s also had too many brain explosions this year. I wonder if he’s actually able to reign it in. With Doyle looking to come through I’d be surprised if we kept Flanagan.

The law's an ass

We need a hooker for the reserves next year. Flanagan fits the bill, he's p/t and he can be effectively 4th choice for the first team.

Seen Gallagher a few times at Dudley Hill, think the kid could have a massive future. Good grounding and his parents are great people.

I love players with a bit of niggle

Seen Gallagher a few times at Dudley Hill, think the kid could have a massive future. Good grounding and his parents are great people.

I love players with a bit of niggle, not sure this post is relevant mind ha