As the footage shows, Ablett caught Briers on the chops and then grabbed his shirt collar and scragged him down. Looks ugly but is part of the game. Briers took exception to the clatter on the chops and give Ablett a quick punch. Penalty to Leeds and 10 minutes for Briers is as far as it goes. Ablett laughing at Briers for the total lack of strength in the punch was funny and worth another 10 yards.

Just for consistency I'm guessing that the panel will review the sly dig that Bailey gave to Ratchford before Harrison pushed him over.

I think the main problem is consistency. IF Childs had given him 10 I dont think much would have been said other than maybe the feeble of the punch.

I said on another thread that I think Abblett saved him by laughing at him and not retaliating and even the melee (if you can call it that) was to make sure no one started anything.

If Briers was sent for 10 or worse sent off, would the result be the same? The only thing for certain atm was that it remained 13 v 13 and Wire took the advantage. Best seen by the next tackle (I think) were they forced a knock on by Abllett, (wont say anything about the shoulder by Wood). But Leeds should have been doing that to Briers and making sure he got hit good and hard either legally or not.

IMO Briers should get at least a one match ban. For two reasons, firstly there was intent to hit a man blind sided, you can laugh all you want about Briers punching like my two year old niece. But what it is to stop someone doing a proper job of connecting with someone next time? A bit like the tip tackle it has the potential to cause serious injury but how many of them actually do?

Secondly, I said earlier that Ablett had saved Briers getting any card. I certainly do not want to see players rolling on the floor feigning injury just like they do in football just to make sure justice is done.

Did my eyes deceive me or did Ablett take Briers high (however lightly) in the face before grabbing his collar?

he's got him on the jaw as he's reaching out cos briers stepped him, after he made contact shot past he's got hold of his collar as thats all he can connect with.

How many times have you seen penaltys given for that, the defender being wrong footed, hitting with a lazy arm.

I only saw this on the telly last night watching the BBC highlights and they didn't make much of a fuss over it on there. I do reckon it was a sending off offence, but either way, so be it. When will find out if he's been charged and the end result?

I seem to recall Ablett (who is a grub) giving Briers a lot of heavy attention in last year's grand final, and I know that doesn't condone Lee's punch on Saturday, but it might go towards explaining why he lost his rag so easily this time.

Pretty amazing what Photoshop can do really, as I'm sure I've read that Ablett had his back to Sir Lee when he tickled him ! www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... l#comments I'm not sure what the rules are but this report states that the RFL can still look at video evidence even though the incident wasn't put on report. In a way I'm cool with that as it allows the RFL to review really malicious & dirty play that hasn't been picked up by the match officials, after all they can't have eyes everywhere or have X-ray vision. I'm guessing though that he'll get brought up before the beak and will get a fine or a one match ban, reduced to not missing a game by submitting an EGP.

Pretty amazing what Photoshop can do really, as I'm sure I've read that Ablett had his back to Sir Lee when he tickled him ! www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... l#comments I'm not sure what the rules are but this report states that the RFL can still look at video evidence even though the incident wasn't put on report. In a way I'm cool with that as it allows the RFL to review really malicious & dirty play that hasn't been picked up by the match officials, after all they can't have eyes everywhere or have X-ray vision. I'm guessing though that he'll get brought up before the beak and will get a fine or a one match ban, reduced to not missing a game by submitting an EGP.

He did punch a player, just because it was a crap punch doesn't mean he didn't do it.

For any Leeds fans reading this topic, did Kylie Leuluai pick up a ban for when he threw 3 punches at Peter Fox in the first play off game last season, while he was on the floor, for basically nothing? genuine question. i actually dont know?

Cheap shot. Pen and 10 at most. But the tackle before was high before slipping to the shoulder which was missed by the ref.

Quote wiretilidie08="wiretilidie08"For any Leeds fans reading this topic, did Kylie Leuluai pick up a ban for when he threw 3 punches at Peter Fox in the first play off game last season, while he was on the floor, for basically nothing? genuine question. i actually dont know?'" www1.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... or-leuluai So all things being equal, he should probably get the same and that be the end of it.But you just never know with the RFL.

Quote wiretilidie08="wiretilidie08"For any Leeds fans reading this topic, did Kylie Leuluai pick up a ban for when he threw 3 punches at Peter Fox in the first play off game last season, while he was on the floor, for basically nothing? genuine question. i actually dont know?'" www1.skysports.com/rugby-league/ ... or-leuluai So all things being equal, he should probably get the same and that be the end of it.But you just never know with the RFL.

Grade A charge for Briers. That's from the rfl.