Sick of hearing rubbish about how Minns was in a bad place. He said he took the stuff on mothers day because he was upset about his mam which I don't doubt as ive lost both my parents so I get how he feels. But the worst thing and this is what I detest is that he used mothers day as an excuse which gets to me big style. Edit, MR, potential libel. Now I'm hearing from some one who sponsored us and a player that he will get 6 months because of compassionate grounds. I'm honest in that I hope he never plays for us again. A lot of fans agree and disagree, but what is funny is that if he played especially for Edit, MR, excessively aggressive insult. you would all want him to have a life ban.

When considering bans I assume the RFL differentiate between drugs used recreationally and those used solely for performance enhancing ( e.g Anabolic steroids) as well as previous history and mitigation ,to suggest a (23 year old) 1st time positive should receive a life ban for recreational use? seems excessive

If he has any sense he'll use any excuse he can to get a lighter ban I don't really believe his excuse but understand why he's using it as for the opening poster I remember the real David Bishop and believe me he definitely wasn't an angel away from the field far from it

I can't speak for Someday, but some people think illegal drug use of any sort is very wrong, and believe harsher punishments are appropriate.

Based on precedent, which seems fairest to me, 2 years or (like Hardaker) a little less is what he'll get. UKAD obviously can't go around significantly changing tariffs retrospectively - although, I suppose you can argue that they're showing some flexibility in cases like Hardaker's.

I agree he should have a 2 year ban and it should be a standard ban for anyone found abusing drugs.

Having said that if we signed Hardaker next year I'd be delighted and would stand by the give the guy a chance in a better environment, he needs a change of scenery and he's learned his lesson rubbish all RL fans trot out when there team signs a bloke whos done wrong but he's really good at rugby. Saying that I'd rather have Barba, apparently saints recruitment is great for getting him.

Now that a precedent has been set with Hardaker for a reduced ban I hope and expect Minns will be treated similarly leniently.