Quote Boss Hog="Boss Hog"In Drinkwater`s case, it wasn`t a head injury.'"
Not it was late contact causing flexion to the head, neck or spinal column.
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Guidance on Grading for Dangerous Contact (Late hit on passer)
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):
Behaves in any way contrary to the true spirit of the game (includes Dangerous
Contact)
[iA 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.
