Re: Bateman Back at Red Hall : Mon Apr 30, 2012 7:05 pm
Haha what makes me laugh is that the MAJORITY (not all) of wire fans wouldn't be bothered if it had been the other way round and don't pretend you wouldn't. Last game Bridge could have easily snapped Jeffries neck back with that forearm and there was intent in that. Similar with Chase's forearm (except he did damage). If Bridge gets 1 game and Chase 3-4 games then Bateman should get 2 games as I rekon its closer to Bridge's incident than Chases. But dont come on here saying you would be disgusted if it was a warrington player performing the tackle.
Imho I wouldn't ban it and don't see anything wrong particularly didnt put pressure on his neck it was spread out through the shoulders and chest mainly. He had Hodgson lifted slightly anyway then when ref shouted held he dropped on him (not picked him up then rammed him into the ground) but literally fell on him. If it had been a warrington player I wouldnt have been bothered just liek Carvells kicking, in my opinion (as a player at semi-pro) then I think that unless your legs go near the opposition head or groin then your okay, all it is is trying to get the player off you and regain your feet a few seconds quicker.