This should be banned... *pic*

[mick]

Would love to see it happen on Civoniceva tbh. If Betham broke his arm by hitting big Petro on the jaw, I'd have to assume that Slater's shin, ankle and foot bones would be in 20,000 splinters...

 

[Black Philip]

Would love to see it happen on Civoniceva tbh. If Betham broke his arm by hitting big Petro on the jaw, I'd have to assume that Slater's shin, ankle and foot bones would be in 20,000 splinters...

And Civo would just scratch his jaw and remark "Bloody mosquito season again"

 

[Kimlo]

Slater on notice for sliding tackles
THE NRL has branded two feet-first tackles by Melbourne fullback Billy Slater in the Grand Final as dangerous and warned he risks suspension if he continues. NRL referees director Robert Finch warned Slater he needed to be "careful".

"If he should kick the ball out of a player's hands or make contact with a player's head the repercussions could be grave," Finch said.

"It could be a penalty try, an eight-point try, someone could be hurt or a player could be sent off."

Slater incensed many spectators in last Sunday's Grand Final by sliding feet-first at two Manly players trying to ground the ball for tries.

The two tackles occurred within 10 minutes of each other with Slater sliding towards Manly hooker Matt Ballin in the 23rd minute and then towards left winger Michael Robertson in the 33rd. Yesterday the match review committee pinpointed Slater's tackles - calling the first one "dangerous" and the second "very dangerous".

In both incidents the judiciary said referee Tony Archer could have cautioned Slater.

Finch said kicking the ball from a player's hands was illegal. "They can strip the ball but they can't kick it."

http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/s ... 66,00.html

LOLZIPOP! haha, media is catching on now.

 

[Chumba]

The NRL has warned star Melbourne fullback Billy Slater to be "careful" about potentially dangerous foot-first tackles following the Storm's grand final defeat to Manly.

Slater was twice seen using his feet first in tackles during Melbourne 40-0 grand final loss, both times sliding towards Sea Eagles players who were attempting to score tries.

Despite avoiding any penalty over the incident, Slater has been warned by referees boss Robert Finch.

"If he should kick the ball out of a player's hands or make contact with a player's head the repercussions could be grave," Finch told News Ltd.

"They can strip the ball but they can't kick it.

"It could be a penalty try, an eight-point try, someone could be hurt or a player could be sent off."

The NRL’s match review committee did not level any charges at Slater, but described the two tackles as "dangerous" and "very dangerous" and said referee Tony Archer could have cautioned the fullback.

If he should kick the ball out of a player's hands or make contact with a player's head the repercussions could be grave...
Referees' boss Robert Finch

 

[Nashy]

That's posted directly above your post...

 

[Coxy]

I think I saw an article in the papers about the NRL warning Billy Slater that his slide tackle is dangerous.

Oh...wait :P

 

[Kimlo]

I think I saw an article in the papers about the NRL warning Billy Slater that his slide tackle is dangerous.

Oh...wait :P

The didn't give it a name :( I was hoping they could of called it the sliding ninja or something :P

 

[Chumba]

I don't care about it's name, I just hope that it's gone next time Slater takes the field. I'm not at all surprised that a storm player would be doing such a thing, but I am a little saddened by it. The Storm have done well over the years and all these sorts of little things just add to the stigma. Bellamy is a good enough coach and has easily a good enough team to stay at the top of the comp, but not with the fans if the club continues down the road of what many are seeing as gutter tactics.

 

[Hamm.0]

Bloody gutter tactics those Storm.......

 

[Aeetee]

What is the point of Slater doing this - if he had kicked the ball out of Robertson's hand it would have been a penalty try. If he really injured Robertson he would have been charged with striking - he probably should have been hit with some sort of reckless/careless charge anyway

WRONG. It would not have been a penalty try. The rules states you are allowed to strip the ball over the line, and the worst you will get is a penalty given against u now. Also, knocking the ball out with ur foot doesnt count as a strip, so in fact he wouldnt have been penalised at all. Obviously you are either too young or too ignorant to remember Ridge doing the same thing to the broncos many years ago.

WRONG. You are not allowed to kick the ball out of the hands of a player. If you want to strip you need to use your hands. Many years ago Ridge may have gotten away with it, but rules have changed since then. Did you not know that if Cameron Smith's last ditch effort to stop Witt's try with the foot came off, it would've been a Warriors penalty try?

I disagree. and until i see it in a rule book ill continue to.

The NRL has warned star Melbourne fullback Billy Slater to be "careful" about potentially dangerous foot-first tackles following the Storm's grand final defeat to Manly.

Slater was twice seen using his feet first in tackles during Melbourne 40-0 grand final loss, both times sliding towards Sea Eagles players who were attempting to score tries.

Despite avoiding any penalty over the incident, Slater has been warned by referees boss Robert Finch.

"If he should kick the ball out of a player's hands or make contact with a player's head the repercussions could be grave," Finch told News Ltd.

"They can strip the ball but they can't kick it.

"It could be a penalty try, an eight-point try, someone could be hurt or a player could be sent off."

The NRL’s match review committee did not level any charges at Slater, but described the two tackles as "dangerous" and "very dangerous" and said referee Tony Archer could have cautioned the fullback.

If he should kick the ball out of a player's hands or make contact with a player's head the repercussions could be grave...
Referees' boss Robert Finch

Not the rule book but will Finchy do.... eusa_think

 

[Jeba]

Good work Tee icon_thumbs_u

 

[Hatchy]

My vote goes for the crane

 

[Professor47]

As far as I know the sliding kick is illegal, under some 'dangerous kicking' rule. You can use your foot, but not in a sliding tackle manner, ala Slater.
As far as I'm concerned, the sliding tackle with the foot should just be banned permanently, its so dangerous it is not funny, foot under the ball or dive with your hands, end of story.

 

[QUEENSLANDER]

What is the point of Slater doing this - if he had kicked the ball out of Robertson's hand it would have been a penalty try. If he really injured Robertson he would have been charged with striking - he probably should have been hit with some sort of reckless/careless charge anyway

WRONG. It would not have been a penalty try. The rules states you are allowed to strip the ball over the line, and the worst you will get is a penalty given against u now. Also, knocking the ball out with ur foot doesnt count as a strip, so in fact he wouldnt have been penalised at all. Obviously you are either too young or too ignorant to remember Ridge doing the same thing to the broncos many years ago.

WRONG. You are not allowed to kick the ball out of the hands of a player. If you want to strip you need to use your hands. Many years ago Ridge may have gotten away with it, but rules have changed since then. Did you not know that if Cameron Smith's last ditch effort to stop Witt's try with the foot came off, it would've been a Warriors penalty try?

I disagree. and until i see it in a rule book ill continue to.

The NRL has warned star Melbourne fullback Billy Slater to be "careful" about potentially dangerous foot-first tackles following the Storm's grand final defeat to Manly.

Slater was twice seen using his feet first in tackles during Melbourne 40-0 grand final loss, both times sliding towards Sea Eagles players who were attempting to score tries.

Despite avoiding any penalty over the incident, Slater has been warned by referees boss Robert Finch.

"If he should kick the ball out of a player's hands or make contact with a player's head the repercussions could be grave," Finch told News Ltd.

"They can strip the ball but they can't kick it.

"It could be a penalty try, an eight-point try, someone could be hurt or a player could be sent off."

The NRL’s match review committee did not level any charges at Slater, but described the two tackles as "dangerous" and "very dangerous" and said referee Tony Archer could have cautioned the fullback.

If he should kick the ball out of a player's hands or make contact with a player's head the repercussions could be grave...
Referees' boss Robert Finch

Not the rule book but will Finchy do.... eusa_think

Well the one the other night was as blatant as ever, and wasnt even given a penalty, so obviously its not that black and white... is it [icon_wink

 

[The Brizz]

Slater is a genius, to be able to save as many tries as he has is phenomenal (he kept them alive against us) until someone makes it illegal in all forms of the game I can't see why he should stop as he hasn't hurt anyone yet. I don't like it and hope it is completely black-listed from the rules, but understand why he does it.

 

[gUt]

The radio commentators said that he'd been spoken to after the Grand Final and told that he was not to do it. Obviously they weren't serious.

 

[Coxy]

Thing is, the video referee was Steve Ganson. Slater may have been told by the NRL that it wasn't on, but if it hasn't filtered to the IRLF then that could be why it was missed.

 

[HITMAN82]

Ropati should have got up and hooked the little worm. And yeah I suspect it was the International status that saved him. Had that been an NRL game Slater would be gone for sure. That particular incident was actually even closer to a sprig vs. head collision. Maggot.