Video Refs to have Big Brother watching

[Fozz]

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/sport/nrl/story/0,26746,25596904-5003409,00.html

THE under-fire video refereeing system is about to get a revolutionary overhaul, with the NRL investigating a "big brother-style" judging panel to overrule contentious decisions.

In the wake of Jarryd Hayne's no-try in last Wednesday night's Origin opener in Melbourne, The Sunday Telegraph has learned of a secret plan for a war room of ex-coaches, players and referees that would assist the video referee in the decision.

The system is based on a successful model used in the National Hockey League in the US and Canada that is said to have an astonishing success rate of 99.2 per cent.

The system, which has never been used in Australian sport, would involve:

A panel of highly qualified judges watching matches live from their bunker - not located at the ground - with the NRL providing enough manpower to cover games simultaneously;

People such as Finch and former coaches Stuart Raper and Graham Murray joining ex-players and retired referees in the war room;

Looks like the whinging worked again.

Remember Golden Point? That came about after New South Waiiiills drew with QLD and we retained the series.

The 99.2% figure is interesting though, what is the video refs current sucess rate because I'd wager it's 99% too.

 

[Browny]

WTF!! So we have the video refs who check the onfield refs, we will now have another set of video refs to check the video refs.

What happens if the experts in the bunker get it wrong or right but NSW dont like it?

Who Polices the Police?

 

[Fozz]

I think we should just admit defeat and have Gus Gould make all the decisions.

 

[Je$ter]

What a crock. This is ridiculous, if anything it will hold up games even more, which is what most people don't want.

 

[broncosil]

Yep, the whinging has worked again. Can't admit that it was a no-try, so they rather spend tons of cash like this. Video refs do not make that many mistakes, and the no-try of Hayne's certainly was not one of them.

I would wage that the video refs accuracy would also be around 99%.

 

[Hamm.0]

I think we should just admit defeat and have Gus Gould make all the decisions.

Can he also give 30 minute coaching lessons every Thursday night?

Seriously, does anyone else get the feeling Gus masturbates in front of mirror holding a chalk board and play book?

 

[Black Philip]

WTF is the point of the video ref then if they are gonna start this? Complete joke.

 

[Browny]

I think we should just admit defeat and have Gus Gould make all the decisions.

Can he also give 30 minute coaching lessons every Thursday night?

Seriously, does anyone else get the feeling Gus masturbates in front of mirror holding a chalk board and play book?

Thanks for the mental image Hammo ya douche [icon_razz1

 

[Foordy]

So, they want games to go for 4 hours like they do in the NFL (even though theres only like 48 mins game time)

 

[Kimlo]

I'll reserve my judgement until I see it, IMO it could be good at the same time it may make it even worse.

 

[Fozz]

THE under-fire video refereeing system is about to get a revolutionary overhaul, with the NRL investigating a "big brother-style" judging panel to overrule contentious decisions.

I don't think it will add to the time it takes but it's still a stupid stupid idea.

 

[Clintos]

So, they want games to go for 4 hours like they do in the NFL (even though theres only like 48 mins game time)

I think you are exaggerating a bit there. I don't see how it would take much longer at all. They would be getting all the same angles and views as the video refs (and us at home) would, and should they feel a decision is incorrect they may only need to push a button or something to overrule it.

The main question should be the point of having video refs if they do choose to go ahead with this.

FTR - The NFL has four 15 minute quarters. The reason the game goes for much longer has nothing to do with ruling on decisions, but rather clock stopping and play calling.

 

[Je$ter]

I don't see how a panel of ex-players could over-rule calls regarding people stepping out, grounding of the ball - either it happens or it doesn't, simple.

However with obstructions and double movements you could see the validity of the system. I still don't think it would work.

 

[Nashy]

Awesome. Sometimes the replays are the best part of a game. Really.

 

[mrslong]

Seriously, it was still a no try, he stood on the feking line. GGGGGAWD!

 

[Bajar]

WTF is the point of the video ref then if they are gonna start this? Complete joke.

Quoted for Truth.

Seriously, there are so many bigger things to fix in the game than this. Waste of time, and effort, imo.

 

[Emma]

I think we should just admit defeat and have Gus Gould make all the decisions.

Can he also give 30 minute coaching lessons every Thursday night?

Seriously, does anyone else get the feeling Gus masturbates in front of mirror holding a chalk board and play book?

I just threw up in my mouth a little bit....thanks Hammo. [icon_non

 

[Bajar]

Actually, that statement means Gould would have to have three hands...