You should watch the game back it's worth it.

Whilst drinkwater was embarrassing, it'd matty lees' own fault for being a cowardly cheap shop merchant, despite being carded he still hit someone in the back in Identical fashion after he came back on. He could try cleaning up his act.

That's fine, award the HIA straight away and then give the medical staff the time they need to get the player off the pitch safely.

In Drinkwater`s case, it wasn`t a head injury.

Oh for the days when not every match was televised and there wasn't always a video ref to play up to.

Not it was late contact causing flexion to the head, neck or spinal column.


The RFL has been asked to provide further clarity around the guidance used for determining
the grade of Dangerous Contact charges, specifically for the charge under Law 15.1 (i)A defending player makes contact with an opponent after the ball has been
released by an opponent in a vulnerable position which causes flexion to the
head, neck or spinal column on an attacking player, which poses an
unacceptable risk of injury to that player.[/i

For the avoidance of doubt, this document relates solely to this particular section contained
within Dangerous Contact of the On Field Sentencing Guidelines pursuant to the above
Charge. It is not intended to apply to any additional contact to the head offences which fall
under Laws 15.1 (a) Trips, kicks or strikes another player, 15.1 (b) When tackling or attempting
to tackle makes contact with the head or neck of an opponent or 15.1 (k) Shoulder Charge.
The Laws of the Game serve to protect players from concussions and sub concussions caused
by flexion to the head, neck or spinal column as a result of intentional, reckless or careless
late hits.
Any contact with a player after he or she has released the ball amounts to Misconduct pursuant
to the Laws of the Game.
Players have a duty to their opponents to operate within the Laws of the Game.

Lees is an absolute liability and isn’t good enough to offset that. Wouldn’t want him anywhere near my side. Saints have splashed a bit of cash on their backs for next season when their pack needs a lot of work IMO.

I think Lees would be great under Burgess, but agreed their pack needs work.

They looked knackered on Sat and not just Walmsley. Delaney had been on 5 minutes when he was struggling to get back into the line.

As long as Wellens is the coach they could sign JWH and Moses Leota and they'd still be a pretty average side. Awful coach.

1 match Penalty Notice.

There's some cracking posts on redvee including this one which I think's my favourite:

I can imagine the conversation during last week:

Frayssinous: "Paul I have a brilliant plan for the game against Warrington"
Wellens: "Go on""
Frayssinous: "How about we utilise five one-up drives and a crap kick on every set?"
Wellens: "But we've tried that every game so far this season and it's failed miserably?"
Frayssinous: "Exactly, Warrington won't expect us to be using it again"
Wellens: "Great thinking, let's go with that"

We should mock St Helens at our peril. Even if this is one of their worst seasons they are likely to finish in the top 6. wasnt so long ago we were sweating on beating tolouse at home to stay in the league.

Agree. May as well send them off for 10 mins, than let them lie down for ten while we have to endure 10 mins of the same replay.

I agree it’s not wise to mock Saints…..bloody fun though !

That couldn't be more untrue.

The team finishing 3rd has to play one more game than the teams 1st and 2nd - By definition, it will therefore be harder to win it. In theory, Warrington could have to go through St Helens, Hull KR and Wigan to win it...

Additionally, one of the top 2 could get an easier run dependent on how the first round of play offs go.