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ROB Parker could face a five-match ban after allegedly committing a repeat offence of the tackle that angered St Helens boss Daniel Anderson three weeks ago.
The Wolves prop has been summoned to an RFL hearing in Leeds tomorrow night, Tuesday, after a video panel decided he had used an 'alleged dangerous tackling technique contrary to true spirit of the game' in the 36th, 66th and 70th minutes of Friday's match at Wigan.
The tackles were not put on report during the game but have been categorised as a grade D offence, which brings a ban of between two and five matches.
The challenge, which involves wrapping his arms around his opponent's chest and both legs around his opponent to drag them to the ground, put Parker in hot water after Wolves' home match against St Helens three weeks ago.
A similar challenge in that match caused Saints prop Maurie Fa'asavalu to leave the field injured and left Anderson complaining that the tackle was more at home in WWE wrestling than rugby league.
Parker was sent a warning letter by the RFL regarding the tackle, telling him that any repeat offence would be viewed seriously.
As a result, the alleged repeat offences at the JJB Stadium are likely to see Wolves lose another senior player when they are already depleted because of injuries.
1:50pm Monday 19th May 2008
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Posted by: Tezzerwolf, warrington on 2:31pm Mon 19 May 08
It's getting a bit boring now every week we get a jobswoth looking at games and punishing players, yet every week we get diabolical refereeing decisions that potentially cost teams points in the table. And before Mick the Stains fan comes on and accuses me of sour grapes these decisions are going against every team in the league. Players have a split second to make a judgement yet video refs have all the technology and all the time they want and still can't get it right. I wonder if they get sent a letter or get dragged down to Leeds for a hearing when they make an error?, I think not.
It's getting a bit boring now every week we get a jobswoth looking at games and punishing players, yet every week we get diabolical refereeing decisions that potentially cost teams points in the table. And before Mick the Stains fan comes on and accuses me of sour grapes these decisions are going against every team in the league. Players have a split second to make a judgement yet video refs have all the technology and all the time they want and still can't get it right. I wonder if they get sent a letter or get dragged down to Leeds for a hearing when they make an error?, I think not.
Posted by: alan, warrington on 2:38pm Mon 19 May 08
We are playing rugby league the hardest game in the world not tenis is the game going soft or what. when i was watching the game agaist st's all the high shoots that were put in on ower fellersand punches that went in as well the refs didnt see the they only see what they want to see what a waste of time pulling players in for silly tackles say he is looking to get 5 games its a joke and taking of the wigan game their is a player their that gets away with every thing dont they Mr coley like standing on players feet and putting them out for a couple of weeks and on friday nite was dropping on tackles all nite what as happended to the game ashley cliane should go back to aus and take some of the big wigs back with him bring back jonh holdsworth bob and john connaly and ref that have got balls come on rugby league get your house inorder un happy wire fan
We are playing rugby league the hardest game in the world not tenis is the game going soft or what. when i was watching the game agaist st's all the high shoots that were put in on ower fellersand punches that went in as well the refs didnt see the they only see what they want to see what a waste of time pulling players in for silly tackles say he is looking to get 5 games its a joke and taking of the wigan game their is a player their that gets away with every thing dont they Mr coley like standing on players feet and putting them out for a couple of weeks and on friday nite was dropping on tackles all nite what as happended to the game ashley cliane should go back to aus and take some of the big wigs back with him bring back jonh holdsworth bob and john connaly and ref that have got balls come on rugby league get your house inorder un happy wire fan
Posted by: Mick, Birchwood on 3:15pm Mon 19 May 08
Bring back Fred Lindop I say Tezzer........
Bring back Fred Lindop I say Tezzer........
Posted by: steven, newton on 6:15pm Mon 19 May 08
It makes me laugh when parker gets a letter saying watch his tackling then gets summond for the second offence yet lee briers cumberland throw does'nt get a second thaught they say warrington are inconsistent
It makes me laugh when parker gets a letter saying watch his tackling then gets summond for the second offence yet lee briers cumberland throw does'nt get a second thaught they say warrington are inconsistent
Posted by: sebwakefield, Warrington on 11:02am Tue 20 May 08
Nothing wrong with the Cumberland Throw though is there? If I remember correctly Alfie Langer used it all the time to bring big forwards down.
Nothing wrong with the Cumberland Throw though is there? If I remember correctly Alfie Langer used it all the time to bring big forwards down.
Posted by: Smithy, Warrington on 3:57pm Tue 20 May 08
another excuse 2 penalise warrington and we can't afford players 2 be banned with all the injuries.
Any news on westwood and monaghan ?
another excuse 2 penalise warrington and we can't afford players 2 be banned with all the injuries.
Any news on westwood and monaghan ?
Posted by: steven, newton on 6:07pm Tue 20 May 08
Alfie langer played a long time ago the rules have changed its no longer allowed (i think)
Alfie langer played a long time ago the rules have changed its no longer allowed (i think)
Posted by: Janet, warrington on 6:34pm Tue 20 May 08
Great News, just read that Parker has no punishement for the alleged offences. Come on Wire!!
Great News, just read that Parker has no punishement for the alleged offences. Come on Wire!!
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