although swinging punches is never a good idea, Bailey should have gone as well. a bigger tragedy was that Ian Smith managed to bring the entire English game into disrepute with his absolutely appalling display. not just him, but the linesmen as well (not that they ever actually do anything) were a disgrace. not that the RFL cares what I think but I don't think any of them should be employed as referees.

did he mention the long tackle on delaney without the ball a meter out or the blatent obstruction on ablett for the briscoe try?

the refs are always inconsistant. the calls even themselves out. if radford doent puch bailey repeatedly in the head then the ref can take no action.

thats the difference the man was face down trying to play the ball. there was no scuffle just an attacking. what bailey did happens every game, lauaki is as bad as anyone for it. cunningham did a wakey players eye socket last season. the more wrestling we have in the game the more the players fight to get up.

Do you think that if Bailey hadn't illegally elbowed Radford twice in the head that Radford would have punched him? Serious question.

what they went to the screen for and which proved that tickle and ablett were both running and tangled legs

yeah. please refer to my other post i was amending whilst you posted.

what bailey did happens most sets every game. lauaki is one of the worst ive seen. you watch him every week you must have seen it. cunningham did a wakey players eye socket last season. as i said the more the defence wrestle the more the players fight to get up.

ive seen lauaki punch players on the top of the head with his for arm to get em off him. lets be real about this? honest response would be appreciated?

cos terry albert gets it right all the time?

i think it was obstruction. i deal with it. i was just making the point that the calls are 50/50% for a reason some you get some you dont some are shockers some are baffeling. as much as some refuse to believe it, it happens to all teams.