Actually this is down to the wingeing Australians not wanting a NZ ref for the GB V Aus game. And once the softies that run the international game allowed this it was always on the cards that home town refs would be allowed to ref there home town side.

John Holdsworth said he came from Kippax which allowed him to referee Leeds games. Would be the equivalent of a Wigan ref saying they're from Hindley under the old rules and being able to referee us. As much as I can't see the need for referees being used in matches involving their hometown clubs I don't think there's much evidence of bias in this situation tbh. As for the comments about Bentham, having been at each of the games he's reffed this year except quins, which I've got on DVD, I can't really see how he can be blamed to be honest. Blaming the ref is a cop out in most instances imo.

Send the physio on with an air horn as the hooter blows, just to make sure he hears it.

I'm stunned Cummings passed on the opportunity to give Bentham this game.

Saving him for the playoffs, no doubt.

Just hope that Silverwood is strong enough to deal with any bad tackles/assaults. I've got a sick feeling that some of our smaller stars ( Sam/Tommy) and maybe even some of our bigger key players (Lockers/Pat)will be targetted by Morley & co.

Anyone seen the picture on the official club site today - a nice picture of Morley doing a grapple tackle on Mossop. Maybe a subtle (or not so subtle!) reminder of what to expect.

Did they not show is hit on Hanson?

I know that Hansen has been quoted (perhaps tounge in cheek) that he owes Mozza for that one. I am really looking forward to seeing how that one plays out.

Morley is a beast, but Hansen is capable of some monster shots.....

I cannot wait for tonight!!!!!!!

Dont worry about Lockers or Pat they as tough b*astards and can take big hits. Sam and Tommy may get their heads taken off though!

I just hope we are talking about rugby rather than referees after the game.

Genius!

difficult one this , how do you criticise the refereeing decisons you have just witnessed without it sounding like sour grapes ?

wire had a game plan . target SF , they got rid of him , target the kicker/1st /2nd reciever , job done

so many late and cheap shots went unpinished , JT does it and we get pulled almost immedieatley

i depair at the standard of refereeing and video refs too

as allready mentioned , when will we get the rub of the green in a big game ?

wire stil deserved to win though

Referee had no control and let a lot go, so many high shots and late tackles it was unreal. But ultimately he didn't make us drop the ball or bomb chances. But to lose by a mere try when playing with only 2 props can't complain too much.

The cheapest shot of all was the one by Joel Tomkins when Myler scored, nothing like a late elbow in the face when you're on the floor.