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...

A typical RFL statement then

Whiting is having his say too so it's clearly an issue for the players as well: www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Richard- ... story.html

Whiting is having his say too so it's clearly an issue for the players as well: www.hulldailymail.co.uk/Richard- ... story.html

According to the RFL statement "players are more accountable for their actions than ever before".

However referees and RFL officials aren't accountable to anyone.

And therein lies the root of the problem.

More b*llox from the RFL...

"But there is plenty of discussion to be had about how the first half has gone and rightly so. You want to encourage dialogue between the referee and his touch judges and, when you have someone of Steve's experience and knowledge at the game in an official capacity, I think he has every right to go into that dressing room."

What about the other games played in this round? It's seems a rather 'hit & miss' policy...

"There is absolutely no point in having the referees coach in the ground sat there for 80 minutes with no presence about the dressing room area. It's nothing new, I'm a little bit surprised it's hit the headlines."

Again, it's just a matter of fortune (good or bad) that the referees coach is at a particular game...

"What he's said is irrelevant. It was a real ambiguous statement to say the game changed in the second half. We are talking about a fantastic St Helens team who were just behind on scoreboard."

Had Mr Ganson NOT visited the referee at HT there wouldn't have been any kind of ambiguity would there Jon?