“We’re seeing that in America at the moment where the Trump administration is leaning on the judiciary. Well here the ARL should remove itself entirely from the judicial process. “I don’t know what the motivation is behind this.” Similar sentiments were expressed on the radio open lines across the echo chamber that is talkback Tuesday. It felt like there was a change to a system that isn’t broken. The concerns were mirrored across clubland. When it comes to the whole process of sanctioning players, the common belief is this: once you’re charged, you’re done for. Given the low success rate at the judiciary, and the extra loading that comes with an unsuccessful appeal, there is little appetite to front up and plead your case at Rugby League Central.