id love to but i have no idea how this twitter lark works,

managed to avoid everything to do with it

There are some irritating things that go on in tackles but to suggest that a carpet "third man in" ban is the answer is utter nonsense.



99% of the time Wigan's tackle technique is fine. If the 1% of the time it isn't they get penalised, then no worries. Same as any other team.



Third man in attacking the standing leg is where this is a problem, but that is already against the rules so what more needs to be done other than enforcing rules already in place

#letsoutlawfullbacksthatcan'tcatch



Like Pemps says, likely they are on the wind-up. Either way, nothing Mathers and Briers have to say will end up making any difference apart from making them look daft.

wiganrugbyfans Wigan Warriors Fans

@RichardMathers You've been banned for 6 matches in last 3 years and had 2 reds for dangerous attacks to the head. #letsoutlawrichiemathers

To be fair, this entire thread is based on a false OP.



its.....



#letsoutlaw3rdmaninATKNEES



Which I 100% agree with. He's not asking for a blanket ban





RichardMathers

I've got no problem with 6 men in the tackle!! it's specifically targeting players knees and ankles whist held. #letsoutlaw3rdmaninatknees

But isn't that already the rule anyway?

Yup, a new directive for this season. Maybe they are just saying that it should be treated even more harshly.



Definately not asking for a blanket ban on 3rd man in the tackle though, just when they are focusing on the knees and ankles.

So is a one man tackle aimed at the knees ok or not?



A dangerous tackle no matter how many players are involved has always been able to be penalised.

It's not a false OP. What he tweeted this morning was "That's not directed at any team at all it's a unnecessary thing that has crept in our game... #letsoutlaw3rdmanin #"

I replied asking him if he wants 2 as a maximum and the tune has since changed.

My twitter can't keep up with this debate. Is Mathers going for the record for most re-tweets??



Also whoever this "3rd man" is he needs to be watched out for, he's clearly a maniac, attacking joints and generally trying to injure everyone. I also heard he was behind the second gunman on the grassy knoll and was indeed the one responsible for JFK's assassination, coward.