The best bit about this is the justification of Wigan fans trying to claim its somehow Hohaia's fault. We all agree on the second punch that is was a disgrace.
Let's get this straight, he looks at Flower and turns around to start running back. Flower runs up and clobbers him.
I have posted the picture earlier in this thread and here's the shot before where Flower lifts his arm and draws it back before moving it into Hohaia's head:
There is no need for his arm to be there, never mind to make contact with Hohaia's head. He clobbers him, knocking Hohaia in front of him and pushes him to the floor to carry on running.
Let's get this straight:
* Could Flower have carried on running his line? Yes, he was stood at the side of him.
* Has Flower any need to lift his arm to that height or angle? No, he could have carried on running past Hohaia.
* If Flower doesn't make contact, Hohaia doesn't come running in and the resulting punches don't take place.
For me:
* Flower should have a charge for striking Hohaia in back play
* Hohaia should be charged for retaliating and striking with the forearm but will probably get off with EGP.
* Flower should be up for that second punch.