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.

Cocaine metabolites detectable several weeks after being taken ,so Minns story plausible.
Not condoning and acknowledge he's a professional sportsman but he's a 23 year old whose good at rugby not necessarily at making sensible decisions off the field ? I still don't and I'm over 60

No.
No matter who he played for it think that a 2 year ban is appropriate.
Having lost my mom 2 years ago, I understand what he's going through. And he has my sympathies. Never having taken drugs I can't say if it works. But if I'm honest, mothers day isn't the worst day. His birthday, her birthday and days when he hears/sees a song/tv/films that reminds him of her.
Hopefully he'll have learned his lesson.

I admit i’d likely be a bit more cynical about his defence. But anything more than two years would clearly be unjust, based on previous cases. As would, at the other end of the spectrum, the 6 months you mention.

Historically we ( RL) don't have a great record regards substance misuse (alcohol in particular) my generation almost boastful of players whose consumption was legendary
without acknowledging the long long term effects of alcohol had on these individuals? Perhaps if we should be less ready to condem and more prepared to address the wider issues through education/support etc.The 'State of mind' initituative a great example of how the sport can address a previously taboo subject what's RL doing re substance abuse?

sick of hearing rubbish were from i have not heard that much ? ime sorry but i think he will learn his lesson he's done wrong and knows that i hope he comes back stronger do you think the wigan fans will be bothered about hardaker ?

Yes some Wigan fans will be bothered about hardaker most will not but that does not mean he should be back playing neither should minns

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.