The Refs

[Carlos Parra]

All great questions, that I'm assuming no one at NRL HQ can answer. They have dug a rod for their backs.

I think that's what we call a mixed metaphor.

[Carlos Parra]

I thought that too at first, but from side on he got him a microsecond after he received the ball so was ok.

I enjoyed seeing Angus shove the 2 dragons players after Sloan tossed Billy Smith onto hard ground near the fence when the ball was already clearly out of play. They deserved it.

Thanks for clarifying. It probably happened when I blinked

I also enjoyed watching Angus dish out some love.

[Lydon]

High shots that cannot be realistically avoided should not be sinbinned, or possibly even penalised. Mitigating circumstances must mean something - it’s just common sense.

Common sense for everyone except the ones making these rules,I mean how difficult is it to change for the betterment of the game?

Why are they just sitting back and allowing the game to become a total farce whilst everyone is talking about it?

[Mickie Lane]

Common sense for everyone except the ones making these rules,I mean how difficult is it to change for the betterment of the game?

Why are they just sitting back and allowing the game to become a total farce whilst everyone is talking about it?

The game is in great shape & thats why everyone is talking about it.
If you can get your brain to think that the game is played by humans who most of the time play good but sometimes make mistakes & then think the same of the refs, bunker & administrators then you will appreciate the game more.
Perfection is not going to happen.

[Lydon]

The game is in great shape & thats why everyone is talking about it.
If you can get your brain to think that the game is played by humans who most of the time play good but sometimes make mistakes & then think the same of the refs, bunker & administrators then you will appreciate the game more.
Perfection is not going to happen.

The game is being talked about by everyone for the wrong reasons,just get in the socials or read the papers and you will hopefully understand..

I love the game as much as any other supporter,and will always follow it no matter what.
But at this point of time the game is being ruined by certain rules and the officiating..

And to your last point no one is asking for perfection from the officials,sadly it’s nowhere close to that..

[Mickie Lane]

The game is being talked about by everyone for the wrong reasons,just get in the socials or read the papers and you will hopefully understand..

I love the game as much as any other supporter,and will always follow it no matter what.
But at this point of time the game is being ruined by certain rules and the officiating..

And to your last point no one is asking for perfection from the officials,sadly it’s nowhere close to that..

Thats the difference between you & I, Im not on any social media (only the Chookpen) & I dont read the paper because its $3 which is robbery.
Social media is a platform for whingers & people who shoot off their message whilst in the moment.
People like Valandys, Robbo & Nick take no notice of it like me.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

The game is being ruined by these over the top soft reactions by the officials. You can't hit someone hard anymore or even in the chest. The bins this weekend like Sandon and poor old SST last night were typical examples of decisions buggering up the game. Andrew Johns was catatonic over it on the Footy Show today, for once I couldn't argue with him.

[bondi paul]

So any media identity that criticises the officialdom has prior approval from the NRL. It’s so blatantly obvious.
It furthers revenue and the drama is what the partnership feed off. The public gets suckered. Not me.
As for the officialdom by Smith in the Anzac Day match, it was questionable due to the NRL being on their best behaviour due to it being such a big spectacle.
His prior appointment for Easts and his officiating was abysmal and all kinds of wrong.
The upcoming Tragic round in Brisbane another example of an engineered comp with due consideration to the QLD dollar.

[Carlos Parra]

So any media identity that criticises the officialdom has prior approval from the NRL. It’s so blatantly obvious.
It furthers revenue and the drama is what the partnership feed off. The public gets suckered. Not me.
As for the officialdom by Smith in the Anzac Day match, it was questionable due to the NRL being on their best behaviour due to it being such a big spectacle.
His prior appointment for Easts and his officiating was abysmal and all kinds of wrong.
The upcoming Tragic round in Brisbane another example of an engineered comp with due consideration to the QLD dollar.

I'm glad someone else saw it.

[Lydon]

Thats the difference between you & I, Im not on any social media (only the Chookpen) & I dont read the paper because its $3 which is robbery.
Social media is a platform for whingers & people who shoot off their message whilst in the moment.
People like Valandys, Robbo & Nick take no notice of it like me.

Fair enough Mickie,happy to disagree on this one..

[HunchoRooster]

I think the standard of officiating in the NRL is amongst the worst in the world in terms of fully professional sporting competitions.

[Carlos Parra]

I think the standard of officiating in the NRL is amongst the worst in the world in terms of fully professional sporting competitions.

Careful, you might need King Saliva's approval before making that observation.

[The Lip]

Thats the difference between you & I, Im not on any social media (only the Chookpen) & I dont read the paper because its $3 which is robbery.
Social media is a platform for whingers & people who shoot off their message whilst in the moment.
People like Valandys, Robbo & Nick take no notice of it like me.

Funny this I was asked the question of if you could invite 4 people to a dinner party who would you? I said PVL, Robbo, Uncle Nick and Mickie Lane.

[Mickie Lane]

Funny this I was asked the question of if you could invite 4 people to a dinner party who would you? I said PVL, Robbo, Uncle Nick and Mickie Lane.

Thanks Lippy