Double standards, referee touching a player

[cpwigan]

During the build up to the send off of Joel. At the end of a prolonged discussion whereby Yeoman clearly threatends Joel Tomkins whilst stood next to Ganson. Fitzgibbon then carrys on whining to Ganson. Sam Tomkins wants to take the penalty, Fitzgibbon verybally abuses Sam whilst stood next to Ganson.

GANSON THEN PROCEEDS TO PUSH AND PROD SAM IN THE CHEST

Anybody remember what happened to Gaz Hock for merely putting a hand on Ian Smith?

[Shaun1967]

I commented on this at the time.
It shows the total lack of respect that Ganson has for those around him (including his fellow officials).

[cpwigan]

Exactly. It works both ways too. In education a teacher can be dismissed and prosecuted as easily, probably more than a pupil. Referees are not allowed to physically touch players

[matt3009]

again though ,what will be done about it sweet fa like normal
the rfl are turning themselves into a laughing stock and very quickly eroding any credibility they still have

[DaveO]

Referees are not allowed to physically touch players

Is that an actual rule in SL? (I know it is in junior rugby union where my son plays). If so regardless of any controversy over who got banned or not in the Hull game Ganson needs a ban himself.

[cpwigan]

Referees are not allowed to physically touch players

Is that an actual rule in SL? (I know it is in junior rugby union where my son plays). If so regardless of any controversy over who got banned or not in the Hull game Ganson needs a ban himself.

I would think so Dave even as a basic rule. The rule exists in the main because amateur referees referees amateurs / children.

Can anybody imagine what would happen if a Premier League referee or 6 Nations referee pushed a player. Whatsmore Gnson did so twice, the first he struggled to make decent contact so he then had a second go.

I still cannot believe a professional referee stood there whilst Yeoman and Joel traded threats and insults whilst being apparently disciplined by said referee. There was an obvious argument to sin bin or even send both off there and then.

[cumbria_warrior]

The more I read these threadsz the more i want to complain about the standards of refs and touch judges, can any one let me know the best email address to write to please?

[BriH]

I for one will be complaining.
Perhaps The Riversiders should write to the RFL?

[cumbria_warrior]

I tried that email adress and it was returned as unavailable will try again

[onedego]

Rang RFL switchboard a little while ago, they're having problems with the e-mails - their IT guys are looking at it and advise to try again later on today