Right....
He is soft. He can't ride tackles at all and goes down if he even gets the slightest touch. (that's not to detract from the fact that he is a good footballer). Yes he does get targeted more than other Birkenhead players but I've seen other players that get similar attention at least have an element of grit about them.
Don't take my word for it, lets watch and see how he goes this summer playing in the big boys league.
I have to laugh at your 'offer better protection'. All players should be afforded equal protection from referees. You say it like he deserves more than others.