Re: RD 23 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Mon Aug 08, 2022 5:58 pm  

I could cope with the heavy handed bans if they increased the cap so at least you could have more squad cover but the lack of consistency is so bad.
Some get 2-3 Game bans,some just dont even qualify for a penalty.

Re: RD 23 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Mon Aug 08, 2022 6:01 pm  

ChampagneSuperRovers wrote:

The Korbin Sims 2 match ban for us is even more laughable than the Fusitua talk . What this sport is turning into is unrecognizable from when I first watched it. As if injuries arent a problem in itself these days they pile on ludicrous bans on top. The paying speccy barely sees two full strength teams go head to head nowadays

Given the squeeze on incomes and the competition for leisure £££, you'd expect the RFL to be doing everything it can to maximise the attractiveness of its product. Instead, through the MRP, it is doing the exact opposite. Folk will vote with their wallets and RL will be the loser.

Re: RD 23 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Mon Aug 08, 2022 6:13 pm  

Emagdnim13 wrote:

I could cope with the heavy handed bans if they increased the cap so at least you could have more squad cover but the lack of consistency is so bad.
Some get 2-3 Game bans,some just dont even qualify for a penalty.

tbf they're consistent in banning as many Leeds players as possible each week

Re: RD 23 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Mon Aug 08, 2022 6:17 pm  

YosemiteSam wrote:

Given the squeeze on incomes and the competition for leisure £££, you'd expect the RFL to be doing everything it can to maximise the attractiveness of its product. Instead, through the MRP, it is doing the exact opposite. Folk will vote with their wallets and RL will be the loser.

I'd like to see them focus on "deliberate foul play." I know you can never say for sure if a player did something deliberately, but you can make an educated judgement. We're seeing players suspended for getting high speed collisions slightly wrong. Seems a ridiculous way to carry on. I'd love to see them survey season ticket holders at all clubs. They are the people who fund the clubs, at the most basic level, and their opinion should be heard.

Re: RD 23 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Mon Aug 08, 2022 6:32 pm  

ArthurClues wrote:

I'd like to see them focus on "deliberate foul play." I know you can never say for sure if a player did something deliberately, but you can make an educated judgement. We're seeing players suspended for getting high speed collisions slightly wrong. Seems a ridiculous way to carry on. I'd love to see them survey season ticket holders at all clubs. They are the people who fund the clubs, at the most basic level, and their opinion should be heard.

It's damaging the product at a time when RL needs to be both holding on to its core support and attracting new fans. The current set up is doing neither.
I agree about a survey. I think we already know the results, which is why it'll never happen.

Re: RD 23 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:17 pm  

ArthurClues wrote:

I'd like to see them focus on "deliberate foul play." I know you can never say for sure if a player did something deliberately, but you can make an educated judgement. We're seeing players suspended for getting high speed collisions slightly wrong. Seems a ridiculous way to carry on. I'd love to see them survey season ticket holders at all clubs. They are the people who fund the clubs, at the most basic level, and their opinion should be heard.

Agree AC.
As usual the RFL have taken everything literally and once again are behind the NRL in handing out bans for accidental offences.
Again I`m sure other players have been given 1 match bans for tripping yet the default if you play for Leeds is 2 games (Prior and Sezer)

Re: RD 23 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Mon Aug 08, 2022 7:22 pm  

chapylad wrote:

Agree AC.
As usual the RFL have taken everything literally and once again are behind the NRL in handing out bans for accidental offences.
Again I`m sure other players have been given 1 match bans for tripping yet the default if you play for Leeds is 2 games (Prior and Sezer)

dont forget Bodene Thompson getting the same, despite having no other charges this season

Re: RD 23 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:18 pm  

Neruda wrote:

dont forget Bodene Thompson getting the same, despite having no other charges this season

Yep forgot that one.
I said it before that a decent Solicitor could/should be able to put a case forward comparing the same types of incidents, the length of ban and the individuals previous record for Leeds players against other teams players.
I`m sure our own statos could do it on here.

Re: RD 23 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Mon Aug 08, 2022 9:32 pm  

chapylad wrote:

Yep forgot that one.
I said it before that a decent Solicitor could/should be able to put a case forward comparing the same types of incidents, the length of ban and the individuals previous record for Leeds players against other teams players.
I`m sure our own statos could do it on here.

What’s the point. Is not a fair legal justice court, with an independent jury. They can just increase bans.
And then the World Cup comes and will be totally different. They’ve made this sport a joke. Leeds v KR had the potential to be a good game at one point…….

Re: RD 23 | Hull Kingston Rovers (A) : Tue Aug 09, 2022 6:37 am  

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