Referee This Week ...

[Tom Verlaine's Ghost]

I see we've got Luke Phillips.

Would love to hear the banter between he and Minichiello! I wonder if Mini will wink at him at any stage?

[stephenj]

anyone going to canberra ill lend you my rabbitt ears to listen in? at least diamond will keep the home town advantage honest?

[Geohood]

Is this the first time a referee will officiate a match with someone they have played with?

[Tom Verlaine's Ghost]

Is this the first time a referee will officiate a match with someone they have played with?

I can't speak with any authority ... but surely it must be.

Wouldn't it be hilarious if Luke forgot his role and ran onto a pass!

[Guest]

Based on his playing career I think Henry Perenara would have played with Paul Gallen.

[roorooman]

Not sure if this is such a smart move by the NRL.

Too early in his refereeing career. Maybe later when he has more experience.

There will be cries of bias from opposing fans.

How would we like it if Luke Patten (current video referee assistant) be in the video ref box while we are playing bulldogs in a couple weeks time ?

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Not sure if this is such a smart move by the NRL.

Too early in his refereeing career. Maybe later when he has more experience.

There will be cries of bias from opposing fans.

How would we like it if Luke Patten (current video referee assistant) be in the video ref box while we are playing bulldogs in a couple weeks time ?

I sorta agree joey.

[IRoosterManI]

didnt he Play 1 game for Canberra too?

[kurtsherlock6]

Not sure if this is such a smart move by the NRL.

Too early in his refereeing career. Maybe later when he has more experience.

There will be cries of bias from opposing fans.

How would we like it if Luke Patten (current video referee assistant) be in the video ref box while we are playing bulldogs in a couple weeks time ?

And here's me thinking all refs were supposed to be impartial.

[Guest]

Been looking forward to this day the Dogs had bloody Greg Hartley for years on their side.

[Guest]

I cant wait untik we get perenara as a ref .... I never knew he is 1st cousins with sbw.

[Hawkeye]

Did you ever think there may be a subconscious reverse bias.
In order to prove to the NRL world that he is impartial and would not show favouritism toward the roosters, he may overcompensate ?
Hope not, but it may happen.

[kurtsherlock6]

Did you ever think there may be a subconscious reverse bias.
In order to prove to the NRL world that he is impartial and would not show favouritism toward the roosters, he may overcompensate ?
Hope not, but it may happen.

LOL, talk about taking conspiracy theories to a whole new level.

Seriously though i do know where your coming from.

[Hawkeye]

LOL, talk about taking conspiracy theories to a whole new level.

Seriously though i do know where your coming from.

Haha
Yeah I'm just trying to put a bit of reverse spin on his appointment .... and dampen the thoughts of some on here who are somehow expecting Diamond to do us all sorts of favours.
He's one of the pink brigade now, he's not a Rooster wearing a ref's uniform !

[Tom Verlaine's Ghost]

He's one of us and I'll expect favours.