Season Ending Bans: A Pattern Emerges in Rugby League Discipline The recent spate of season ending bans handed out by the NRL's match review committee has raised questions about the consistency and fairness of the league's disciplinary system.
Jacob Saifiti, the Newcastle prop, is the latest player to be hit with a four game suspension for a high tackle on Warriors winger Luke Laulilii.
The use of technology to aid in disciplinary decisions has increased significantly, with the match review committee relying heavily on slow motion footage and expert analysis.