MRP still sat on the Monday. And McDonnell appeal was heard the next day.

No doubt the panel were attracted by treble time for the sitting.

https://www.rugby-league.com/article/61 ... view-panel

https://www.rugby-league.com/article/61 ... view-panel

Thus is what he's being charged with and he can argue his case.

Ok. Will be interesting to see how it pans out. From rumours on here, it appears to be Leigh providing all the evidence, and while that might be enough for a RL tribunal to go along with, I'd be interested to know if that could stand up in an actual civil court, if McGuire were to be certain of his innocence and felt he needed to clear his reputation from what would be a huge stain on his character, not just within sporting circles?

He was refused the right to appeal at his previous tribunal, don`t remember that happening before to another player?

If McGuire was to use a Civil Court to clear his name, then the RFL, may regret that decision.

If McGuire has done what he is accused of, and the evidence is there, he should be out of the club. And frankly Powell probably should too: if he and his team couldn't communicate to McGuire what was expected during the previous two months he was sat on the sidelines, you have to question his competence as a coach and a leader.

Just been reading the minutes of the panel for magic Weekend. What a load of rubbish. When you look at the decisions and bans that have been dished out in the past this looks more like a cash raising event. 2 matches for punching and 1 match for a classic hip drop which injured Pitts, your having a laugh. Still £2,750 for an after meeting p**s up.

That's hilarious ... was it April 1st ?

That's the unknown, million dollar question on here, isn't it?

Fitzpatrick is often cited as being the man who seeks out targets and I suspect, especially with overseas players, he will be the man who will be getting approached by Aussie agents looking to get their man a payday in SL.

I'd reckon it's not 100% on either of them, but Fitzpatrick probably has control over the purse strings over Powell, so likely has the final say from a Powell approved list?

If someone in my team at work does something ridiculous and brings the whole organisation into disrepute, that's on them. If I bring them back into the team, tell my bosses they've learned their lesson, and they go and do the exact same thing, I'm going to be answering some very difficult questions.

The stuff about me being desperate for Powell to go is deranged. I'm absolutely desperate for it all to work but I'm starting to fear the worst.

This change of culture has clearly worked.