Interesting insight into our preparation and tackling

From the decision to find H not guilty, but thought it warranted a separate thread re how we do things - link rlhttp://www.therfl.co.uk/disciplinary/item?3129rl

Quote: undue pressure "The player explained about the techniques that they are coached and that they have individual reviews of opponents. They were briefed he is the third best offloader in the game and gets really quick play the balls. Intention was to slow the play the ball down and prevent the off load. Lynch turned to look for the off load rather than being turned by the player's actions. Harrison is coached to get his hips under the opponents and that is what he did on this occasion. Other players' (Leuluai sweeping the leg and J Tomkins coming over from the side) actions contributed to the tackle and when Hansen realised that Lynch's head was in a potentially dangerous position he changed position to ensure his safety. Hansen's left arm was trying to control the ball and was not putting pressure on the head and there was no movement from the legs to deliver an impact to the neck. The priority was to prevent the offload. Michael Maguire, representing the player, stated that in 2009 and 2010 Lynch was the highest off loader in the game. In 2011 he currently has the third highest number of off loads. To ensure he can off load effectively Lynch spins upon impact. Mr Maguire reiterated that Hansen's priority was to prevent the offload. Mr Maguire encourages his players to ensure the safety of opponents and in this instance Harrison ensured that Lynch landed safely. The players are instructed to slow the play the ball and to ideally get opponents on their backs with their head safely on the floor. Shaun Wane also added that there was no "undue pressure" and the player can be seen to lift his backside which releases pressure and allows the player to move to the floor safely.'"