Agree with what you say Kettycat. We’ve taken our grandson several times to Wembley , magic weekend and to the Grand Final. This year we chose to take him to Toulouse. As you say there’s only so far your money stretches.

Even one yellow could have affected the game significantly.

You’re correct it’s 2 separate incidents, both worthy of a yellow card.
He was also guilty of a 3rd high shot and had Child been better and seen all three then maybe a red would have followed the 3rd act of fowl play due to repeated dangerous play.

I agree that early in the season it was over zealous but watching the incidents back he threw his forearm in with a closed fist and the look on his face tells you he had intent and hit the target he was aiming for. Yellow for me but borderline red!

Official BBC viewing figures for the game were 1million peaking at 1.4

I certainly wouldn't have complained if he been given the red card.

Earlier in the season, he'd have been sent off (twice)