Re: Take it cannonball Tackles are aloud : Thu Jul 21, 2016 11:44 pm  

McDermott's post match interview is good viewing

"I'm not speaking as a coach, I'm speaking as a bloke who doesn't want to see those tackles, if Shaun Wane is genuinely saying don't speak about this because we want to get away with it and he wants to continue getting away with it then I'm coming back saying you shouldn't be using those types of techniques"

"I think it's poor form for him to put his players eligibility first before the game and players safety."

"What we're talking about now is whether you can cynically break his knee when he's not watching when someone else has held him up like two bullies holding him up against a wall..... I think it's a pile of crap and I think Shaun Wane trying to defend his player is very poor form"

Spot on!

Re: Take it cannonball Tackles are aloud : Fri Jul 22, 2016 5:31 am  

Well said Mac hope he doesn't get a fine.

Re: Take it cannonball Tackles are aloud : Fri Jul 22, 2016 7:28 am  

Wigg'n wrote:

Nope, pretty busy actually with a big derby coming up with both clubs going for a top 4 finish and the grand final. How's Headingley? Cricket match on I hear?

Getting ready to be bridesmaids again?

Re: Take it cannonball Tackles are aloud : Fri Jul 22, 2016 12:07 pm  

ThePrinter wrote:

McDermott's post match interview is good viewing

"I'm not speaking as a coach, I'm speaking as a bloke who doesn't want to see those tackles, if Shaun Wane is genuinely saying don't speak about this because we want to get away with it and he wants to continue getting away with it then I'm coming back saying you shouldn't be using those types of techniques"

"I think it's poor form for him to put his players eligibility first before the game and players safety."

"What we're talking about now is whether you can cynically break his knee when he's not watching when someone else has held him up like two bullies holding him up against a wall..... I think it's a pile of crap and I think Shaun Wane trying to defend his player is very poor form"

Spot on!

Just watched the interview and hats off to Brian for his comments. The brutish tactics that Wigan players are coached is going to result in a career ending injury or possibly even worse.

Re: Take it cannonball Tackles are aloud : Fri Jul 22, 2016 4:34 pm  

Whilst I think Shaun Wane is nothing more than a thug in a suit the blame for this type of stuff has to ultimately sit with the rfl.

A two game initial ban was derisory but to then reduce it sends a dangerous message.

If you want to stop something then give a 4+ game ban and don't bottle it at appeal. Otherwise you are just letting the Wanes of this world get away with it.

Re: Take it cannonball Tackles are aloud : Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:13 pm  

Brian Mac

Re: Take it cannonball Tackles are aloud : Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:30 pm  

Just seen the interview. I've got to say (even as an FC fan) I'm really impressed with the way McDermott is handling himself. He's a credit to the sport.

Re: Take it cannonball Tackles are aloud : Fri Jul 22, 2016 6:53 pm  

It would be a different story altogether if somebody ' canonballed' Sam Tomkins and finished his career no doubt.

Re: Take it cannonball Tackles are aloud : Fri Jul 22, 2016 8:51 pm  

taken wigans new signing two weeks to become a thug. doesn't take long

Re: Take it cannonball Tackles are aloud : Sat Jul 23, 2016 7:41 am  

If Mcd fined, shouldn't Wane be fined also?