Scarlet Al
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Any footage out there?
not convinced. is hair pulling a red card offence?
i like the way that Northampton are playing recently (much as i enjoyed the way that Gloucester played a few seasons back), but i wouldn't call myself a fan.
red card for pulling hair i would suggest is over the top. act contrary to good sportsmanship, certainly. but not a red card.
I'm not convinced you should be officiating....
Attempting to commit foul play can be an offence in itself. Are you suggesting that a player throwing a punch has committed no offence unless it connects?As is repeatedly said on this site, you can't always take intent into consideration when making decisions and I don't think he actually landed a serious punch.
ok, ignoring the fact that i'm retired due to a back condition, that's getting awfully close to a personal attack...
now now guys it's only meant to be a debate
Attempting to commit foul play can be an offence in itself. Are you suggesting that a player throwing a punch has committed no offence unless it connects?
See my post on the Hair pulling thread for my take on what happened.I'm suggesting that intending to throw a punch but not connecting should rank below one that connects. At least two other Leicester players connected but stayed on the field.
ok, ignoring the fact that i'm retired due to a back condition, that's getting awfully close to a personal attack...
Careful chaps, don't get drawn in to the multi camera trap. Remember that the commentators had a wonderful overhead angle. Barnes was close to the action and at least attempted to solve the situation. How many referees would have bottled it and given a yellow? Was he trying to send a message that brawls of this nature are not acceptable at this level of rugby?