RFL Statement: Academy Grand Final

[EDINBURGH-WARRIOR]

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2023/09/ ... and-final/

[josie andrews]

The RFL Board have ruled that Wigan Warriors cannot play in this weekend’s Academy Grand Final after it emerged that they made 12 interchanges in last weekend’s Semi-Final against Warrington Wolves – four more than the limit of eight.

Wigan won the game 18-12, but the RFL Board have ruled that Warrington should be reinstated to play St Helens in Sunday’s Final at the Totally Wicked Stadium.

The judgement contains the following explanation: “Clearly, this is a difficult decision to reach. The Board recognises the emotion on all sides here and especially the impact on everyone involved.”

https://wiganwarriors.com/blog/2023/09/ ... and-final/

[josie andrews]

Who keeps count?? No fourth official was appointed!!

RFL absolutely stink of corruption IMO

Is this to make up for the massive mistake they’ve made with Paul Vaughan Warrington have got to have something

[Gerrumonside]

Surely we would know if we made 50% more subs than was permitted?!?

[Charriots Offiah]

Who keeps count?? No fourth official was appointed!!

RFL absolutely stink of corruption IMO

Is this to make up for the massive mistake they’ve made with Paul Vaughan Warrington have got to have something

Somebody at the club is at fault, ultimately it is the responsibility of the coach to get it right. There is no excuse.

[No straw damn us]

Who keeps count?? No fourth official was appointed!!

RFL absolutely stink of corruption IMO

Is this to make up for the massive mistake they’ve made with Paul Vaughan Warrington have got to have something

Somebody at the club is at fault, ultimately it is the responsibility of the coach to get it right. There is no excuse.

It's the clubs responsibility. I don't necessarily blame the coach he will be watching the game but someone should be keeping count and informing him. However its taken a long time for it to be reviewed and not given Wire enough time to prepare.

[keptinthedarkfans]

Who keeps count?? No fourth official was appointed!!

RFL absolutely stink of corruption IMO

Is this to make up for the massive mistake they’ve made with Paul Vaughan Warrington have got to have something

Somebody at the club is at fault, ultimately it is the responsibility of the coach to get it right. There is no excuse.

It's the clubs responsibility. I don't necessarily blame the coach he will be watching the game but someone should be keeping count and informing him. However its taken a long time for it to be reviewed and not given Wire enough time to prepare.

Have to agree poor from club players I feel for.
Baffled tho on how long its taken to come to this

[Shemtatupu]

Genuinely no idea how this can be considered anyone other than the clubs fault?

[Charriots Offiah]

Who keeps count?? No fourth official was appointed!!

RFL absolutely stink of corruption IMO

Is this to make up for the massive mistake they’ve made with Paul Vaughan Warrington have got to have something

Somebody at the club is at fault, ultimately it is the responsibility of the coach to get it right. There is no excuse.

It's the clubs responsibility. I don't necessarily blame the coach he will be watching the game but someone should be keeping count and informing him. However its taken a long time for it to be reviewed and not given Wire enough time to prepare.

Processes should be in place and followed, there is no excuse. Ultimately, the responsibility lies with the coach. Half the Wire lads could be on their holidays!

[Caboosegg]

So would the same be applied in SL or would they just fine the club.