Warriors centre Zak Hardaker has been fined again by the RFL for celebrating during a match.
Players were given guidelines when the season resumed about what celebrations were allowed, to try and reduce the risk of spreading Covid-19.
Fist bumps or a pat on the back were allowed but anyone hugging risked a fine, which was initially £250 before being reduced.
Hardaker took to Twitter to say: "Well just received ANOTHER fine for CELEBRATING in the Hull match. No high fives or hugs or anything of that sort. Every other sport celebrates really don’t understand why they do it in RL. Definitely needs looking at ahead of next year. #Joke."
He found support from team-mate Oliver Gildart, who replied: "Absolute joke make us play three games a week, not on full salary, no recovery or treatment allowed then fine us for celebrating shambles."
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Zak Hardaker hits out after being fined by RFL for celebrating
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Zak Hardaker hits out after being fined by RFL for celebrating
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
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Re: Zak Hardaker hits out after being fined by RFL for celebrating
What a load of bollocks!
Why St Helens were free to celebrate Grand Final winning-try
SAINTS players will not face any sanction for their jubilant celebrations after Jack Welsby's Grand Final winning try against Wigan.
That is because it was the final match of the season and would therefore cause no issues in subsequent weeks.
Questions had been asked about the policy after Wigan's Zak Hardaker took to social media to complain about being fined for celebrating in the semi-final against Hull FC.
This particular policy was brought in to curtail unnecessary contact to reduce the risk of coronavirus impacting on the competition.
The policy was questioned, given the physical nature of the contact sport, but like dispensing with scrums - celebrations were deemed unneccessary.
Players were told they could fist bump or pat a team-mate on the back but were not allowed to hug each other after scoring a try.
Fines initially started at £250 but have subsequently been reduced.
However, given that the Grand Final was the last match of the season, both sets of players were free to celebrate their one try each in an utterly compelling showpiece at the KCOM Stadium.
Saints' understandably joyous celebrations at the end captured the essence of the season - and the experience would have been poorer without it.
Saints supporters had already said on social media that they would have had a whip round to pay for any....but now that won't be neccessary.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/189 ... ebrations/
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
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Re: Zak Hardaker hits out after being fined by RFL for celebrating
I'd seen Zak's post earlier and thought that it was ridiculous to get fined for celebrating.
i get the elation of the Saints celebration, as i think Wigan players and fans would have been exactly the same if it was the other way round, and think its right that they arent fined.
however, when players are busting their guts to get games played, and i am assuming that majority of players across all teams have taken pay cuts, it is just a kick in the guts to then take more money off them for giving someone a hug when they've scored
i get the elation of the Saints celebration, as i think Wigan players and fans would have been exactly the same if it was the other way round, and think its right that they arent fined.
however, when players are busting their guts to get games played, and i am assuming that majority of players across all teams have taken pay cuts, it is just a kick in the guts to then take more money off them for giving someone a hug when they've scored
Re: Zak Hardaker hits out after being fined by RFL for celebrating
Its another example of why the rfl isnt fit for service. Stupid rule, can have a 3 man tackle but no hugging bore off.
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Re: Zak Hardaker hits out after being fined by RFL for celebrating
Well done to the RFL.
Never miss an opportunity to let the game down.
Never miss an opportunity to let the game down.
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Re: Zak Hardaker hits out after being fined by RFL for celebrating
I've told you before Josie. Stop sitting on the fence and say what you mean!josie andrews wrote: ↑Fri Dec 04, 2020 3:03 pm What a load of bollocks!
Why St Helens were free to celebrate Grand Final winning-try
SAINTS players will not face any sanction for their jubilant celebrations after Jack Welsby's Grand Final winning try against Wigan.
That is because it was the final match of the season and would therefore cause no issues in subsequent weeks.
Questions had been asked about the policy after Wigan's Zak Hardaker took to social media to complain about being fined for celebrating in the semi-final against Hull FC.
This particular policy was brought in to curtail unnecessary contact to reduce the risk of coronavirus impacting on the competition.
The policy was questioned, given the physical nature of the contact sport, but like dispensing with scrums - celebrations were deemed unneccessary.
Players were told they could fist bump or pat a team-mate on the back but were not allowed to hug each other after scoring a try.
Fines initially started at £250 but have subsequently been reduced.
However, given that the Grand Final was the last match of the season, both sets of players were free to celebrate their one try each in an utterly compelling showpiece at the KCOM Stadium.
Saints' understandably joyous celebrations at the end captured the essence of the season - and the experience would have been poorer without it.
Saints supporters had already said on social media that they would have had a whip round to pay for any....but now that won't be neccessary.
https://www.sthelensstar.co.uk/news/189 ... ebrations/
Re: Zak Hardaker hits out after being fined by RFL for celebrating
Pathetic by the RFL, clueless leadership offers very little confidence moving forward, just when the game needs some brains. Just when you think things can only get better post Nigel Wood and deja vu instead !
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Re: Zak Hardaker hits out after being fined by RFL for celebrating
Nigel Wood is the biggest influence behind the scenes to get Bradford back into SL and playing in Odsal next season. He has money "invested" in it
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Re: Zak Hardaker hits out after being fined by RFL for celebrating
Well with the shocking salary he was on he must have plenty to invest in a failing team. And then along came his replacement who was on an even more outrageous bung.wall_of_voodoo wrote: ↑Sat Dec 05, 2020 10:41 amNigel Wood is the biggest influence behind the scenes to get Bradford back into SL and playing in Odsal next season. He has money "invested" in it
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Il n'y a rien de mal a ça mais il est difficile de penser à autre chose.
Now Europe is just for holidays.
Il n'y a rien de mal a ça mais il est difficile de penser à autre chose.
Now Europe is just for holidays.