Re: Wigan squad for Castleford (R1)
Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:35 pm
I think Smith will cop a ban
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But they did know how it would be policed, the officials have been to every club pre-season.endoman wrote: ↑Sun Feb 18, 2024 4:17 pm If current rules applied in the Manly game I wonder how many would have been left on the field, and how many weeks bans would be dished out. Thought the Watts one was harsh, don't think anything worthy of a ban in the game. If the same things happen 3 months into the season it's different, but game 1, when no one really knows how it will be policed, despite the pre season meetings etc, some leniancy should be called for.
I agree it could go either way; I'd say it's 60/40 in favour of a ban. But I think to suggest there's no chance of a ban is ridiculous.Fan4Fifty wrote: ↑Sun Feb 18, 2024 7:00 pm
I genuinely think this could go either way in Smith's case. From what I can recall Smith has no history of disciplinary issues so has a good record to take into account. The incident itself was unfortunate, in difficult conditions and Smith didn't drive his opponent into the ground, so maybe some mitigation. I doubt a high-profile game will make any difference or that, as some have suggested, the RFL can choose which game(s) he would banned for if a ban is imposed. All pure speculation of course but his past record may just go for him. Fingers crossed!!