Moron punter sues NRL over wrong decision

[Coxy]

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... 161yb.html

A KEEN punter is taking legal action against the National Rugby League over a video-refereeing decision.

Wollongong bus driver Carlo Giacometti has taken the NRL to the small claims division of the Local Court over the loss of a head start bet because of what he alleges was the wrongful awarding of a try in the July game between the Brisbane Broncos and today's grand finalists the Sydney Roosters.

In his statement of claim served upon NRL Ltd at its Sydney Fox Studios headquarters on Friday, Mr Giacometti said that he was seeking relief in the sum of $270.30 plus filing fees of $83.

The claim states that he had placed a $51 wager at odds of 5.3 that the Roosters would win by more than 6.5 points.

His claim said: ''At the 70th and 71st minute in the game, the rules were not properly applied - a try [four points] which was clearly not a try, was awarded to Brisbane by the video referee and subsequently converted [an additional two points].

''The defendant is responsible for the proper administration of the rules of the game of rugby league.

''The defendant is the employer of the referee and is vicariously liable for the actions of the match officials.

''The plaintiff suffered loss of his wager as a consequence of the grossly negligent administration of the rules of the game.''

How about the fact the Broncos were disallowed a fair try earlier in the game? Dickhead.
Yet another example of the dickhead nature of punters.

Fact is with sport there is human error. Get over it.

 

[Jeba]

Bloody hell. The amount of times my bets have been screwed over by the refs, if this bloke wins I will consider sueing as well!!!! [icon_razz1

 

[Je$ter]

IT's like $300 ffs, it's not the end of the world hahaha.

 

[Kimlo]

Is it even worth the hassle of courts and a fucking legal case for $250??? Just wow.

 

[Flutterby]

I think it's probably not actually about the money but more about the point and frustration that the refs are so often blatantly wrong and nothing appears to be done about holding them accountable for their performance. But yeah, he's still a douche.

 

[Professor47]

I think it's probably not actually about the money but more about the point and frustration that the refs are so often blatantly wrong and nothing appears to be done about holding them accountable for their performance. But yeah, he's still a douche.

Yup.

 

[Twiztid]

Maybe I should sue the Roosters player that tackled Nightgale when he made that break with only 5 mins to go. I put $5 on him at half time for last try scorer and though I would only win $55, it would have paid for the day.