Re: RD 7 | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Mar 13, 2020 2:16 pm  

I dont understand what sinfields saying, on the one hand that with this player suspected of having it others could and it would be irresponsible to put the catalan squad at risk, but on the other hand hes said had it been a game in this country it would have gone ahead?!

Re: RD 7 | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Mar 13, 2020 2:22 pm  

Seth wrote:

I dont understand what sinfields saying, on the one hand that with this player suspected of having it others could and it would be irresponsible to put the catalan squad at risk, but on the other hand hes said had it been a game in this country it would have gone ahead?!

I think one of the factors was the fact they were due to fly on a standard flight with members of the public no?

Re: RD 7 | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Mar 13, 2020 2:28 pm  

Reckon RFL might fine us heavily when i think about it. They cant have teams calling games off without their permission whether that reason be right or wrong.

The RFL or SL shouldve taken that decision away from Leeds or Catalans earlier in the week but we all know how inept they are but ultimately its not Leeds' call.

I stand by the clubs decision 100%. Its absolutely the right call but i dont see how the governing body can allow it to go unpunished even in these unprecedented times.

Hope common sense prevails but somehow i think a fine is looming.

Re: RD 7 | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Mar 13, 2020 2:39 pm  

He said that there are 3 separate governments terms and conditions to travel and take into consideration

Re: RD 7 | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Mar 13, 2020 2:40 pm  

simonw wrote:

I think one of the factors was the fact they were due to fly on a standard flight with members of the public no?

It was, but then he also said it was irresponsible to come in to contact with the catalan players so thats a contradiction

Re: RD 7 | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Mar 13, 2020 2:59 pm  

Marty Grrrrrrrrrr! wrote:

Reckon RFL might fine us heavily when i think about it. They cant have teams calling games off without their permission whether that reason be right or wrong.

The RFL or SL shouldve taken that decision away from Leeds or Catalans earlier in the week but we all know how inept they are but ultimately its not Leeds' call.

I stand by the clubs decision 100%. Its absolutely the right call but i dont see how the governing body can allow it to go unpunished even in these unprecedented times.

Hope common sense prevails but somehow i think a fine is looming.

Said on the news they were going to look at sanctions for us either fine or points which is absolutely ridiculous tin pot governing body we have

[Ex-Swarcliffe Rhino]

Re: RD 7 | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Mar 13, 2020 3:52 pm  

Sounds ridiculous and will be robustly challenged i'd imagine.

Re: RD 7 | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Mar 13, 2020 4:04 pm  

I agree with the point that ultimately it is not Leeds' decision to call off a game, but it IS Leeds' decision as to whether to travel in the current circumstances (with the obvious implication that the game will not happen).

To threaten sanctions in the circumstances is just nonsense. As soon as I read the press release I just shook my head in disbelief at how tone deaf and unnecessary it was.

Re: RD 7 | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Mar 13, 2020 5:21 pm  

The rfl and Pearson have come out as well as each other in the last 24 hours

Re: RD 7 | Catalan Dragons (A) : Fri Mar 13, 2020 6:05 pm  

Award the game to Catalans if really necessary, but talk of anything else is ridiculous...