Christ, no wonder Saints are in so much debt.

Devil or the deep blue sea. If they finish 2nd he will miss the semi, if frivolous could get 3 which means he would miss 1st match of next season.

It was a very reckless tackle & he could have caused more damage than he did. Deserves a ban & should be more than the accidental shoulder hits (by tall players) that always bring 3 matches ban.

Agreed. The Billington one for Huddersfield was a high outstretched arm that caught Thewlis flush on the chin. No idea how that is judged to be less of a 'crime' than the kind of accidental impacts you are referring to.

How have I managed to laugh at my own joke?

And as expected they are going to apeal it