It's certainly a very odd way of running a disciplinary procedure.

If a neutral witness hasn't heard anything definite, then I struggle to see how this case could hold up, Wire, or even McGuire himself, could simply take it to an independent court?

The headline doesn't reflect what the story says. And seriousaboutrl.com isn't really a serious source.

Very true, I think most of their journalism comes from sites like this or the milkman etc etc.

I must say, in these days of life changing injuries & conditions possibly being provoked by unnecessary or excessive physical contact that the focus for rugby league & its disciplinary panel should be on preventing such injuries rather having a hiss fit over a runaway mouth.

You would like to think so but it’s the world we live in now,

Both can be punished.

It's Josh Charnley that's made the accusation against McGuire. But there's no independent witness this time, so unless Leigh can come come up with evidence this won't go anywhere. I've not been told what was Charnley's alleging yet, but no doubt i'll find out.

If that’s the case I don’t understand why they have till Tuesday evening to respond

Yes, I referred to the Charnley incident being put on report earlier.

From what I remember, Charnley and McGuire were not isolated from the other players and someone must have heard what was said, but decided to avoid any involvement once the ref decided to put the incident on report.

Well I heard him shout " you are very slow for a winger" ( admittedly I was in my kitchen at the time) so I would guess he will get at least a 12 match ban.

As far as I'm aware it has to be an independent witness. Leigh players won't count as they're not impartial.

Not sure if I read it correctly but if he does get cited it won’t be dealt with till next week, he would be free to play at magic.

Good job neither of the Joshes are the type to harbour grudges.