As said, what hit where isnt clear but the RFL have a representative at each game who may be asked for input. Also, its not be stated anywhere where contact was made; that may provide details of what needs to be looked at. Looking at the incident, I wondered whether Austin's right leg came around due to the momentum of the tackle. As others have said, the need to make the tackle was legitimate and my opinion was that Maguire was actually looking for a penalty for lying on, rather than for the impact.

Ah well. Austin will probably get a ban but its nothing Tomkins hasn't done before. Distinctly remember him forearm smashing Myler in the face under the sticks a good 5-10 seconds after the ball had been touched down a fair few years ago. Not so much as a penalty given.

Only two games in and Austin already looking at a ban and you’d think with his experience he’d know better.Let’s just hope he’s not going do this regular or he could be touring Europe more than playing.

I think Austin is trying to make a mark, in a way for self preservation.. He knows that he'll be targeted every week. If he sets his stall out early on by being aggressive, it might dissuade a few grubs like Tompkins not to target him so much throughout the season.

The tackle was not complete. Austin was well within his right to complete it and we’d have been slating him if he hadn’t.

However, it seems there has been contact with the head. The duty of care rests with the tackling player.

Clumsy, not malicious, I expect a ban of some form.

Previous page, I posted that exact example.

That's not to mention his penchant for high tackles, face grabbing, kicking out and stamping on ppl, and generally grabbing players from behind and throwing them to the floor

Austin for all his class seems a bit of a grub.
An Aussie Danny Brough.

You forgot barmaid abuse

Give over

According to an article in the Hull Daily Mail today Tomkins could play for KR next weekend.

It won't be long before he gets a name and reputation if he keeps it up.