Quote: PurpleCheeseWarrior "Fair enough, I hadn't seen that angle. Still, is that really deserving of a ban? It's not like he's full on dived at him shoulder first and aimed for his head.
Rugby is a tough sport, but because of a few delicate flowers, who've probably never played the game, all aggression is seemingly frowned upon.'"
You're incredibly patronising, especially for someone who was actually wrong.
To answer you question, Ben Westwood's punch in the grand final was cynical and deliberate. I thought it worthy of more than one match. I didn't realise it was only one as i didn't much care after a grand final defeat tbh.
Clubbs offence here is against the rules these days and is reckless.
Do i think that should be a ban, and against the rules? No i don't.
But it is, isn't it? And no amount of faux outrage or anti wigan nonsense will change that.
The fact is, we know more now about concussion that we ever have and the rules have been changed to help protect our sporting heroes in both their careers and in later life. If you don't like that then i suggest you spend your life watching youtube and the 'Good old days'
My issue is the inconsistent refereeing. Nothing more.
And before you say it, yes i played the game. For twenty years. Yes i like most got knocked out plenty of times, and yes it was to a high standard until i got too old.
