Yeah that's pretty much my reaction too, although I thought Haskell, who i've never been a fan of, was having a really good game until his yellow. Care's yellow was harsh, I'm not sure how you roll away when three people immediately dive on top of you.We're so blessed at lock at the moment, four outstanding players to choose from. Wish we could trade one of them for a proper 7.
Hartleys double movement typified the ridiculous officiating this weekend, Friday night was worse and definitely added to the bore fest that was the Wales France game (mind you Wales deserved nothing for their cynicism and the French are just shit). Haskell's late tackle carried no malice or intent and yet we see the replay over and over again in slow motion.How about we have a TMO rule that says 3 reviews for foul play and only 1 can be in slow motion.
Haskell out, Kvesic in.
Sounds like Mike Brown may be cited for using his boot on a ball being held onto by an Irish player on the ground not releasing the ball once tackled in a ruck. Just seen that Wade tackle, brilliant.
Quote from: Jon Crofts on February 28, 2016, 08:54:09 PMSounds like Mike Brown may be cited for using his boot on a ball being held onto by an Irish player on the ground not releasing the ball once tackled in a ruck. Just seen that Wade tackle, brilliant. Yes. I saw that.Think he'd be unlucky to get a ban as, my view was, an Irish lad pushed into him to clear him out forcing boot to face.
Quote from: nigel on February 28, 2016, 10:29:12 PMQuote from: Jon Crofts on February 28, 2016, 08:54:09 PMSounds like Mike Brown may be cited for using his boot on a ball being held onto by an Irish player on the ground not releasing the ball once tackled in a ruck. Just seen that Wade tackle, brilliant. Yes. I saw that.Think he'd be unlucky to get a ban as, my view was, an Irish lad pushed into him to clear him out forcing boot to face.I'm not so sure, it was dangerous (and aggressive) enough that I think they may throw a week or 2 at him. I very nearly wrote this yesterday as part of a 'Brown makes stupid decisions just like Haskell' rant that I decided against. I think most people on here know my opinion of Mike Brown (and probably think it's incredibly harsh) so I try not to rant too much and he is solid under the high ball, I just think he's an idiot and that slips into his game too easily. If he was clearly the best option we had in his position I'd be less critical (see my views on Dylan Hartley) but people woith big flaws who I don't see as essential to the squad are liabilities and right now Haskell and Brown are on that list (and Cole is very close to joining them because I'm fed up with him refusing the push straight in the scrum and he's getting penalised for it regularly now). Youngs is on dangerous ground as well but that's only because Simpson, Chudley and recently Robson (who was immense again today) are all significantly better than him.