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He might not have meant to hurt the bloke but what he did was reckless and dangerous and also against the rules. He deserved whatever ban he gets in my opinion, it was unnecessary and out of order to lift like that. I'm not even sure he needed to get involved to that extent that he did.

Also, Powell probably will get a ban. Whilst completely accidental I feel, and more freakish/unfortunate than the Tautai one, it was still careless and potentially serious consequences.

FWIW I watched the game with 2 Rhinos fans. Their verdict was that Tautai's tackle was made to look bad by timing of Flower and other Wigan player pushing the player over - no ban, possible fine or sin bin sufficient.

Powell at first accidental, but on replay noticed Powell's fingers bent as if intending to scratch - two matches!

Not my view but those of "neutral" supporters.

Panchitta Marra wrote:The timing of the leg lift by TT happened at exactly the same time petal was lowering the players head and body, therefore exaggerating the severity of the tackle.
I don't think for a second that there was any intent of nastiness by TT.

You could tell there wasn't by the look on his face after it happened imo

medlocke wrote:

Panchitta Marra wrote:The timing of the leg lift by TT happened at exactly the same time petal was lowering the players head and body, therefore exaggerating the severity of the tackle.
I don't think for a second that there was any intent of nastiness by TT.

You could tell there wasn't by the look on his face after it happened imo

My Mrs said exactly the same.

Panchitta Marra wrote:

medlocke wrote:

Panchitta Marra wrote:The timing of the leg lift by TT happened at exactly the same time petal was lowering the players head and body, therefore exaggerating the severity of the tackle.
I don't think for a second that there was any intent of nastiness by TT.

You could tell there wasn't by the look on his face after it happened imo

My Mrs said exactly the same.

Yet the same player had his hands between the players legs in order to lift him up!

He either intended it (not the spearing part) or he actually doesn't know what he is doing on a rugby pitch Either way he will get banned and that is down to pure stupidity at a moment when Wigan were really under pressure and did not need such actions

medlocke wrote:

morley pie eater wrote:

medlocke wrote:Looks like we've gone into this thinking it was already won, also, what is the point of Mossop & Tomkins :eusa17:

Agree re Tomkins, Meds but thought Moose had a great game. Is this one of your wind-ups?

No, should never have brought them back, just wondering how awful Sam will be when he turns up

we are so weak in defence with gels and Tomkins on the right side.There timing and reading of the game is gonna lose us a big game soon..I would play gildart and Bateman in the centres for the rest of the season and sign a centre for next season

Panchitta Marra wrote:

medlocke wrote:

Panchitta Marra wrote:The timing of the leg lift by TT happened at exactly the same time petal was lowering the players head and body, therefore exaggerating the severity of the tackle.
I don't think for a second that there was any intent of nastiness by TT.

You could tell there wasn't by the look on his face after it happened imo

My Mrs said exactly the same.

i agree it was just a braindead decision but not half as bad as gels pass near our own try line with seconds remaining.I,along with many Wigan fans S%%t myself when he passed it.I think SW would have run on the pitch and hit him if we had lost

Firestarter wrote:

medlocke wrote:

morley pie eater wrote: Agree re Tomkins, Meds but thought Moose had a great game. Is this one of your wind-ups?

No, should never have brought them back, just wondering how awful Sam will be when he turns up

we are so weak in defence with gels and Tomkins on the right side.There timing and reading of the game is gonna lose us a big game soon..I would play gildart and Bateman in the centres for the rest of the season and sign a centre for next season

You need to add Smith into that equation.

markill wrote:He might not have meant to hurt the bloke but what he did was reckless and dangerous and also against the rules. He deserved whatever ban he gets in my opinion, it was unnecessary and out of order to lift like that. I'm not even sure he needed to get involved to that extent that he did.

Also, Powell probably will get a ban. Whilst completely accidental I feel, and more freakish/unfortunate than the Tautai one, it was still careless and potentially serious consequences.

Correct. I don't think we will miss TT. I bet Roby is hoping that Powell doesn't get a ban, he'll have to play 80 mins against MM if he does!

Big games MM plays 80 without doubt!!