Welcome to 2011 it was a straight Red in todays game he left the ground and therefore reckless and excessive and the rules state he had to go just because he got some of the ball and did'nt snap Mcartneys leg is irrellevant nowadays.
But he left the ground because the ball (which he won) was off the ground. What else are you supposed to do? It was harsh.
But he left the ground because the ball (which he won) was off the ground. What else are you supposed to do? It was harsh.
The rules are clear ,i don't make them but you can not leave the ground like he did no matter where the ball is and irrespective of his contact with the ball there was no doubts it was a Red IMO.