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Union TMO is leaps and bounds better than what we have now. They even rule on forward passes.
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Union TMO is leaps and bounds better than what we have now. They even rule on forward passes.
- Jan 25, 2014
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And then we would have legitimate tries disallowed because they look a little doubtful, which would cause even more controversy.
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This sums up the officiating in the Storm vs Eels game.
- Mar 4, 2008
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i don't think there was anything more controversial than the benefit of the doubt ruling ... some refs gave it to the attacking team, some to the defensive team... zero consistency, although that is the NRL's M.O
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Is that touching his finger?
- Jan 25, 2014
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Well, I was asking the question. Does it touch his fingers or not?
After the game the bunker actually showed a different angle on twitter that shows his hand missed the ball. Right at the point where it was suspected he touched it, that other angle shows a clear gap in between his fingers and the ball.
After the game the bunker actually showed a different angle on twitter that shows his hand missed the ball. Right at the point where it was suspected he touched it, that other angle shows a clear gap in between his fingers and the ball.
Crazy Sam
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I much prefer the current system to the previous 'benefit of the doubt = try' system.
I don't think the calls were that controversial in that game; the Manly player was clearly offside in the first one that was disallowed, and there was no reason to deny Peachey a try in that second one. It seems like people are complaining about it because it looked like something 'must' be wrong with it just because it was unusual.
I don't think the calls were that controversial in that game; the Manly player was clearly offside in the first one that was disallowed, and there was no reason to deny Peachey a try in that second one. It seems like people are complaining about it because it looked like something 'must' be wrong with it just because it was unusual.
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I don't like that coming off the chest or torso is not a knock on. It's kind of like if people are going in for a tackle and the incidentally touch a ball that's being passed it's considered "played at". If they're going for the ball and miss it with their hands, why be rewarded? In fact, if it's in a crash ball situation and someone gets a short hard pass and it just bounces off their torso it's almost always called a knock on.
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He should be directing his anger at Uate. And Walker for putting his right foot in front of the kicker.
Although, I did think that try should have been awarded as I didn't think it was conclusive, but they would have had other angles so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt.
jarro65
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Tommy turbo also made a few bad errors.
Matthew Wright dropped a ball with the line wide open......scores were 10 all [emoji53]
Big Pete
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There's no doubt in my mind the better side won, but the way they won was appalling and ruined the game.
I don't blame the video referee, their hands were tied. It was Sutton referring it upstairs as a try and the rule that was the biggest issue.
The only solace is that Manly get a taste of their own medicine after the ridiculous torso try all those years ago.
I don't blame the video referee, their hands were tied. It was Sutton referring it upstairs as a try and the rule that was the biggest issue.
The only solace is that Manly get a taste of their own medicine after the ridiculous torso try all those years ago.
jarro65
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My biggest gripe with the whole procedure is :
Why does the onfield ref have to give an opinion ?
Why can't the people upstairs, with all the technology, just take over and give us the correct decision .... 100% of the time ?
Big Pete
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The system isn't perfect and it isn't being used in the spirit we originally thought it would be.
Originally it was supposed to mirror cricket where there was still a human element involved. When the referee had signaled try, that actually meant the try was on the board and the video referee would have to check if there was enough proof to reneg the try.
It sounded great on paper but they set an awful precedent right away when they over-turned a Andrew McCullough try in the 2013 season opener.
Since then it's been a lottery. Sometimes the video referees respect their jurisdiction then other times they violate it and default to balance of probabilities.
Originally it was supposed to mirror cricket where there was still a human element involved. When the referee had signaled try, that actually meant the try was on the board and the video referee would have to check if there was enough proof to reneg the try.
It sounded great on paper but they set an awful precedent right away when they over-turned a Andrew McCullough try in the 2013 season opener.
Since then it's been a lottery. Sometimes the video referees respect their jurisdiction then other times they violate it and default to balance of probabilities.
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The bunker system needs to take a leaf out of the NFL video review system.
During reviews in the NFL the ref is able to zoom in for more detail on key plays.
During reviews in the NFL the ref is able to zoom in for more detail on key plays.
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