Re: Ben Flower : Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:51 pm  

Hasbag wrote:

I predict a 'sending off sufficient', especially if they go on to win and have to play in the WCC.

3 teams play in the WCC next year, including the two finalists, so they are playing either way.

Re: Ben Flower : Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:52 pm  

They have taken out Saints' only recognised halfback. And it's worked, Saints are struggling.

A deliberate ploy by scumbag Wane. Although not ideal, he will see the red card as a necessary sacrifice.

Re: Ben Flower : Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:55 pm  

Bal wrote:

They can't. Minimum is 4 matches for grade E. He'll get top end, so 7 or 8.

8 games is too lenient.

31 games in SL next year (should you make the Super , 33 if you reach the GF, so he should be banned for at least 33 matches.

Re: Ben Flower : Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:56 pm  

Anyway, expected nothing less from a team coached by Shaun Wane. No doubt he was told to go out and "do some damage".

Re: Ben Flower : Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:56 pm  

tony1983 wrote:

They have taken out Saints' only recognised halfback. And it's worked, Saints are struggling.

A deliberate ploy by scumbag Wane. Although not ideal, he will see the red card as a necessary sacrifice.

Wouldn't actually be that surprised, after hearing Wane's pre match comments

Re: Ben Flower : Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:58 pm  

tenerifeRhino wrote:

Season long ban IMO

Re: Ben Flower : Sat Oct 11, 2014 5:59 pm  

If you care to look on the Wigan board started a thread roundly criticising Flower. That second punch was shocking and he deserves a very long ban.

I assume you have all just seen the half time replay. Hohia should have walked too.

Re: Ben Flower : Sat Oct 11, 2014 6:01 pm  

CommanderShepard wrote: 8 games is too lenient. 31 games in SL next year (should you make the Super , 33 if you reach the GF, so he should be banned for at least 33 matches. Well unless they change the grades, that's what he will get unfortunately. I agree with your sentiment, it was thuggery and its very debatable if 8 match top end is a severe enough punishment. Guidelines are here

CommanderShepard wrote: 8 games is too lenient. 31 games in SL next year (should you make the Super , 33 if you reach the GF, so he should be banned for at least 33 matches. Well unless they change the grades, that's what he will get unfortunately. I agree with your sentiment, it was thuggery and its very debatable if 8 match top end is a severe enough punishment. Guidelines are here

Re: Ben Flower : Sat Oct 11, 2014 6:01 pm  

Eastbourne Warrior wrote:

If you care to look on the Wigan board started a thread roundly criticising Flower. That second punch was shocking and he deserves a very long ban.

I assume you have all just seen the half time replay. Hohia should have walked too.

Hohiah should have walked? Bolox

Re: Ben Flower : Sat Oct 11, 2014 6:01 pm  

Eastbourne Warrior wrote:

If you care to look on the Wigan board started a thread roundly criticising Flower. That second punch was shocking and he deserves a very long ban.

I assume you have all just seen the half time replay. Hohia should have walked too.

Hohia would have been penalised, not worth any more than that imo.