Round 17 Discussion

[johnyE]

Seen quite a few incorrect PTB not pulled up lately.

I'm constantly amazed how blatant some PTB are , and the refs just let them go, like holding down players in tackles, offside in defence, and especially forward passes , like Cam Smiths pass to big Tino on the line last night . That was a crucial moment in that game , and even the commentary actually stopped, they paused and then Fittler says... that was a mile forward. We ALL can see it and if the refs calls aren't suss enough that 6 again rule must be a betting ruse for the NRL , or you might suspect so , because the refs can now influence a result more so now than ever.

 

[winslow_wong]

I'm constantly amazed how blatant some PTB are , and the refs just let them go, like holding down players in tackles, offside in defence, and especially forward passes , like Cam Smiths pass to big Tino on the line last night . That was a crucial moment in that game , and even the commentary actually stopped, they paused and then Fittler says... that was a mile forward. We ALL can see it and if the refs calls aren't suss enough that 6 again rule must be a betting ruse for the NRL , or you might suspect so , because the refs can now influence a result more so now than ever.

I wonder if they’ll ever be able to review a forward pass...

 

[Sproj]

I wonder if they’ll ever be able to review a forward pass...

They already do if it is the Broncos.

 

[Huge]

Technology has been around for ages. Could easily introduce it but like the virtual 10 metre line it exposes the nrl. Too much power in our hands.

 

[Big Pete]

I'm constantly amazed how blatant some PTB are , and the refs just let them go, like holding down players in tackles, offside in defence, and especially forward passes , like Cam Smiths pass to big Tino on the line last night . That was a crucial moment in that game , and even the commentary actually stopped, they paused and then Fittler says... that was a mile forward. We ALL can see it and if the refs calls aren't suss enough that 6 again rule must be a betting ruse for the NRL , or you might suspect so , because the refs can now influence a result more so now than ever.

The reverse angle showed Smith threw it flat.

I wouldn't take Freddy's word for it either, he's very hit and miss when it comes to referees. For a guy who presents himself as a very 'zen' person, he loves a good whinge.

 

[BruiserMk1]

The reverse angle showed Smith threw it flat.

I wouldn't take Freddy's word for it either, he's very hit and miss when it comes to referees. For a guy who presents himself as a very 'zen' person, he loves a good whinge.

Fair point @Big Pete

 

[The True King]

I wonder if they’ll ever be able to review a forward pass...

I've always wondered this for offside on the kick chase too. Often they'll be extremely close and it just seems to favour whatever the on-field decision was. There was one a few weeks back during the Sharks game where Ramien looked a mile offside but the bunker cleared it as onside.

What I also don't get is how they can refer a knock on to the bunker (say from a contested bomb) and determine who's hand it touched and which direction the ball travelled, yet they can't go back and look at a pass.

 

[The Don]

I've always wondered this for offside on the kick chase too. Often they'll be extremely close and it just seems to favour whatever the on-field decision was. There was one a few weeks back during the Sharks game where Ramien looked a mile offside but the bunker cleared it as onside.

What I also don't get is how they can refer a knock on to the bunker (say from a contested bomb) and determine who's hand it touched and which direction the ball travelled, yet they can't go back and look at a pass.

Does it have something to do with that momentum garbage. Knock ons off contested bombs are usually pretty obvious whereas the momentum stuff really puts a grey area in whats forward imo. Wish they just went back to having to pass backwards. You can definitely pass forward with hands travelling in a backwards motion.

 

[ZTop]

I've seen some shit calls in my time, but that's the worst!!!!! If that's a punch I'm a skinned goose

 

[The True King]

"That was the worst sin bin I have ever seen"

Vossy said it best.

 

[ZTop]

How shit are parra? Warriors are getting overlaps and they are a man down

 

[ZTop]

Brown can't take what he gives.

 

[ZTop]

And that's how a refereeing decision ruins a game

 

[mrslong]

*Waiting patiently for Brown to be suspended 2 weeks for a knee to the head*

 

[The True King]

If you ever needed evidence that this competition is manufactured this game is it. Parra are being carried by atrocious refereeing.

They're actually a chance in of winning the whole thing if the NRL keeps this up.

 

[ZTop]

If you ever needed evidence that this competition is manufactured this game is it. Parra are being carried by atrocious refereeing.

They're actually a chance in of winning the whole thing if the NRL keeps this up.

The refereeing has been completely bullshit. Atkins is a useless prick and Parra are being carried by him

 

[Jedhead]

I can't believe that Parra are getting the benefit of 50/50 calls. It's so unusual..

 

[Galah]

Try of the year?