Farrell - 4 week ban reduced to 3!

[ABClub]

Farrell's last ban was two and half seasons ago. Plus this is only his third hearing in well over 300 Professional games.

Given it wasn't a high entry level offence the 4 week ban with 1 week knocked off for attending the course is completely inline with other recent hearings.

Lots of folk yelling at clouds over this.

[westwinds31]

Farrell's last ban was two and half seasons ago. Plus this is only his third hearing in well over 300 Professional games.

Given it wasn't a high entry level offence the 4 week ban with 1 week knocked off for attending the course is completely inline with other recent hearings.

Lots of folk yelling at clouds over this.

100% this ^^^

Because of who he plays for and because he doesn’t fit the mould with his dour, serious personality where he gives nothing away. Social media erupts which gives the perception that he’s a dirty player who can’t tackle properly. Others who are more media-friendly we can forgive.

[SthrnTiger]

Farrell's last ban was two and half seasons ago. Plus this is only his third hearing in well over 300 Professional games.

Given it wasn't a high entry level offence the 4 week ban with 1 week knocked off for attending the course is completely inline with other recent hearings.

Lots of folk yelling at clouds over this.

100% this ^^^

Because of who he plays for and because he doesn’t fit the mould with his dour, serious personality where he gives nothing away. Social media erupts which gives the perception that he’s a dirty player who can’t tackle properly. Others who are more media-friendly we can forgive.

Yep I agree as well. Completely standard ban and application for the incident. Counting the Bristol game isn’t as bad as previous more ridiculous cases in the past - Nick David had 2 games a day apart count (Barbarians & prem cup) whilst Wales arranged a friendly so North would be available,

[Hot_Charlie]

It's also worth noting that the England squad regularly "releases" players to their clubs. So he could well even be named in the training squad but listed as one of those who could be "released" back to their club

He could be. However that would obviously raise eyebrows seeing as that's very rarely anyone who's likely to be involved in the 23 the following week, and because if released back to his club he would be unable to play.

A moral quandary the Steve Borthwick probably didn't need to have to deal with, as the ball is probably in his court. I'm not sure I can judge what he's going to do.

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I don't mind the ban really, but I think he got away with one earlier in the season as well and the fact that he didn't get anything in the game had a massive effect on the result.

[trendylfj]

It's also worth noting that the England squad regularly "releases" players to their clubs. So he could well even be named in the training squad but listed as one of those who could be "released" back to their club

He could be. However that would obviously raise eyebrows seeing as that's very rarely anyone who's likely to be involved in the 23 the following week, and because if released back to his club he would be unable to play.

A moral quandary the Steve Borthwick probably didn't need to have to deal with, as the ball is probably in his court. I'm not sure I can judge what he's going to do.

It is also worth noting the comments of the committee as they had obviously foreseen this possibility when they said

"should there be a change of circumstances, then it will be the responsibility of the parties to consider the position and to ensure that the sanction imposed by this panel remains meaningful. If necessary, the player's free-to-play date will be amended to ensure the sanction remains meaningful.'

[Hot_Charlie]

It's also worth noting that the England squad regularly "releases" players to their clubs. So he could well even be named in the training squad but listed as one of those who could be "released" back to their club

He could be. However that would obviously raise eyebrows seeing as that's very rarely anyone who's likely to be involved in the 23 the following week, and because if released back to his club he would be unable to play.

A moral quandary the Steve Borthwick probably didn't need to have to deal with, as the ball is probably in his court. I'm not sure I can judge what he's going to do.

It is also worth noting the comments of the committee as they had obviously foreseen this possibility when they said

"should there be a change of circumstances, then it will be the responsibility of the parties to consider the position and to ensure that the sanction imposed by this panel remains meaningful. If necessary, the player's free-to-play date will be amended to ensure the sanction remains meaningful.'

Indeed so. See my post on page 1 - I posted that same excerpt!