Globaleagle,
I too wrote to the NRL and got the same response. A lot of 'cut n paste' going on at nrl headquarters.
This is it
Hi Pete,
Thanks for your email.
Every incident is looked at individually and the circumstances considered when it comes to determining whether a charge is necessary. To ensure consistency and fairness in penalties awarded by the Match Review Committee, penalties are awarded according to a pre-determined points system. In looking at how they grade an incident of foul play, the MRC looks, among other things, at the nature and force of the contact.
The MRC examined the incident you refer to but did not believe it warranted a charge or further review.
It is worth noting that player Burgess was given a concerning act notice by the Match Review Committee for his contact with player Cherry-Evans.
While you may not agree with the decision to issue a charge, it is worth noting that the Match Review Committee is an independent body that make their decisions independently of the NRL administration. The current system is one which is supported by players, coaches and officials of the game and our tough stance on dangerous plays means that players are not only penalised for dangerous play but also the potential to cause injury as well.
We share your concerns and be assured that player safety and wellbeing remains a key priority for us.
Thanks again for taking the time to write to us and we hope you and your family reconsider your support of Rugby League.
Kind regards
Robert
Supporter Liaison
Once I received that lame response which wreaked of Greenturd cliches I gave him a spray and have now moved on.