as i have said previously there is no intent it is just poor technique, which needs to be drilled out of him now before it becomes a habbit. At the end of the day he is only 18 and young enough to learn and i am sure he will gain more out of being punished for it than just letting it slide.

Whatever.....

This is the most ridiculous statement I've ever read on here.

Have a word with yourself mate!!!
The difference is clear...bateman was completing a tackle( I agree it "could" have been worse than it actually was )..But Chris Bridge Intentionally struck an opposing player with the elbow, 1 game ban to batemans 3 games...Joke!!!

The judiciary is rightly taking into account the potential seriousness of the injury. If you forearm smash someone in the face as they're running, its virtually impossible to break their neck (as some have bizarrely suggested). You also can't break someone's neck by whacking them in the face with a forearm when they're lying on the ground.

What CAN break someone's neck is landing on their head from even a relatively low height with their bodyweight behind it, or having someone else land on their head to the same effect. The bodyweight makes all the difference to the force applied, combined with the direction of the impact.

I thought Bridge struck the ball.

Interesteing to see if McIlorum gets a three match ban for his tackle lat night. Didn't look any different to Batemans.

Though exactly the same. Also seems the grapple tackle was legal last night.

Disciplinary after the London matchCase Number ON/325/12
Name Shane Rodney
Club London
Shirt Number 11
Match London v Bradford
Competition Super League
Date 06/05/12
Incident considered Dangerous Contact in 1st minute (Langley)
Decision No charge
Details of Charge / Reason for NF Player gets opponent in crusher position however makes room for opponent’s head and does not apply undue pressure MRP - NFA'"

You're expecting consistency out of the RFL Disciplinary Committee?


Silly boy!

It's also OK if your opponent manages to escape the crusher. Seemingly, you can apply this illegal hold, and put the tackled player in a dangerous position, and not make room for his head, yet STILL not be charged, if after a period of time he manages to escape it.



What is the period of time? I think we should be told.

In fact, it seems to be open season when it comes to dangerous play on a Bull.

Meanwhile, elsewhere, the luck of the fall applioesCase Number ON/329/12
Name Ryan Atkins
Club Warrington
Shirt Number 4
Match Warrington v Salford
Competition Super League
Date 06/05/12
Incident considered Dangerous Contact in 34th minute (Williams)
Decision No charge
Details of Charge / Reason for NF Player holds up opponent and then drops weight however does not place pressure on opponent’s head or neck. MRP - NFA'"

And McIllorum? not even charged?

Just highlights the inconsistency of it all.

Oh and Ablett gets a warning for eye gouging.

Excellent work.