It was as deliberate an attack to the head as Morley's was for GB at the JJB against the aussies in the first eight seconds.

Both rightly sent off by Ganson.

For everyone saying he was trying to punch the ball out, watch the incident again and look where the ball is to where Sams head is. Absolutely no where near. Cowardly act from Raynor. But i wouldnt be surprised if the RFL let hm get away with it.

cant grab a ball with a closed fist! no matter which way you look at it! and even if you could, you cant grab a ball out if your not even aiming for the ball, unless it was on the end of sams chin! i think he'll get at most a two match ban! but he deserves more! the way he landed could of broken his neck! if thats not dangerous i dont know what is!

Rubbish, that fist has "love" tattooed on it.

Are you sure it isn't the "hate" one?

Please avoid the stereotype if you would. Whilst there may be some rubbish coming from Dulls' fans this is the not representative from other parts of Yorkshire.

Has to get a ban for me, clenched fist to the head with a fair amount of force cannot be considered a legitimate attempt at a tackle, regardless of intent. If he really was going for the ball from that angle, you have to question his coordination that he managed to smack Tomkins in the side of the face. I don't know his intent so I don't know if it was intentional or not, but the result was a very bad challenge to the head that could easily have caused serious damage.

As a side point, imagine the outrage on here had Jeff Lima done that to an opposition player!

If he was going for the ball he's a rubbish shot.

Beat me to the screen shot Cronus, he's a metre from the ball, is he that bad at timing tackles/punches?

Chrisirvine Chris Irvine
Bradford's Gareth Raynor charged by RFL with Grade B high tackle on Tomkins in #challengecup tie - more a tickle really ... #rugbyleague

from twitter

seriously????

This may be a contadiction but I think he must have been going for the ball but he should get 3 matches. Otherwise, it would set a precedent.

Knocked me sick. Surprised at Raynor. Sam's been on twitter today. I think it was probably a mistimed really poor attempt at a tackle. A lot of Bradford fans should be holding their heads in shame.

I made the reply that thankfully when I tickle my kids, I don't knock them out.

I have asked if he would mind being tickled for charity