I applaud the stance from Mr Hudgell. FC and KR are on pitch rivals and long may that continue. But on things like this a united stance is strength.

There have been 95 incidents (for all clubs) put before disciplinary since the beginning of March this year.
17 were in our last 2 matches.

Last year there were 42 in the same period.

Does the game really need such scrutiny?

If a player does get injured then by all means check the video.

Most injuries are accidental anyway, so what are they trying to achieve?

We need a few other chairmen including AP to come out and back what Hudgell has said if anything is to change.

Fantastic example they really are very similar and you can see who lifted Whitings legs.

Nothing will be done though unless all fans decide to do something at the magic weekend for instance like "RFL out chanting" or something.

That won't work. They'll be too busy patting themselves on the back for organising another "successful" and "inovative" magic weekend.

Mr Koukash rlbeating his drum againrl as well.

The tackle on Whiting was much worse, it's a joke no one got banned for that

And the RFL fight back.....:1jlzy1su] "The RFL has issued the following statement in response to recent criticism of the sport’s disciplinary systemsRugby League’s disciplinary process is the envy of many other major sports and is held in high regard for its transparency, consistency and fairness.
“The sport has long been in the vanguard for its readiness to embrace technology and the use of video replays, both during and after games, means player are more accountable for their actions than ever before.
“The individuals involved on the Match Review Panel and disciplinary Tribunals all bring considerable expertise, including experience on the playing field at international level, to the process.
“That tribunal process is totally independent and constantly reviewed

Well said Neil. We may be the biggest rivals in Superleague but on this issue we are totally together. Perhaps its time for a petition to be started calling on the RFL to make the necessary changes. I'm sure supporters of all clubs would willingly sign it to let those in authority know just how we all feel.

Grrrr.

Well we wont want rid of "magic" as its an opportunity to bring out a 4th shirt.

"Transparency, consistency and fairness"

Fuck me, how did he manage to write that. Orwellian doublethink at its finest.

Highly predictable but no more true now than it was last night.

rlHere's some more closing of ranks on the issue at Wakey.rl

I'm afraid the game is up to a great degree and nothing that the RFL hit back with will change the minds of the majority of clubs and fans alike.

Totally agree. It's scandalous that they think a statement like that which actually doesn't say anything will placate fans and clubs. They really must think we are stupid.

Nothing in that brief RFL statement that addresses any of the concerns raised by Neil's own statement...

However, it does highlight a combination of complacency and self-satisfaction...