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The 2018 NRL season ended with the Sydney Roosters claiming their 14th premiership with a 21-6 victory over last year’s premiers, Melbourne Storm.
It was a very good match, but the Roosters had already won it in the first 20 minutes – the moment Latrell Mitchell scored his try, the Roosters put their foot on the pedal and never relented, even when Josh Addo-Carr scored against the run of play with the interception.
From what I understand, Cameron Munster will not be suspended, but just fined for kicking Joseph Manu at the back of the head. Really?
I don’t understand get it. First Billy Slater gets off the shoulder charge, and now this. I get they have their own points system, but how can we trust them when they bend the rules?
I guarantee that if I kicked someone at the back of the head, I’d be in jail because it’s standard assault, and any physical attack of the back of the head is a king-hit strike.
Last time I checked that’s illegal – any king-hit assault means I’ll be doing time behind bars.
So why isn’t Cameron Munster getting a suspension as he should? Is it because he’s a ‘star player’? Cameron Smith earlier this year was suspended and he didn’t try to fight it because he knew he was in the wrong.
I love the game of rugby league and watch it religiously, but how can fans keep putting up with the endless inconsistencies? We need to do a few things to clean up this mess.
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1. We need a new referees boss
Two men have put their hands up for the role: Bill Harrigan and Phil Gould. Harrigan already had a run at the role but was told what to do, and he said if he is given the green light to do things his way, he’ll jump to the offer. This man is arguably the greatest ref of all time. He always called it down the middle and took nothing from anyone, so he’s my pick.
Phil Gould also put his hand up and, and given he’s a man who has been involved in the game – whether as a player, coach or commentator – I wouldn’t say no to him. Out of those two, I’m picking Harrigan, but I wouldn’t have a problem if it’s Gus.
2. Rewrite the rulebook
See that open window? In my hand I have the current rulebook, and I just chucked it right out that window. We need to get back to basics because all these added rules make refereeing a very complex job. The basic rules are very straightforward and simple. All I’m saying is to change the rulebook, not the rules altogether – this isn’t WWE.
3. Pinch the referees who show favouritism
I’ve seen this over many years, but some refs appear to be more lenient towards some teams. To quote Geoff Toovey, “There’s gotta be an investigation into this!”.
I’ve said quite a lot here, so now it’s your turn. Whatever you say, so be it – whether you agree with me or not, tell me I’m all sixes and sevens. What do you think about the various points I’ve made, Roarers, and more importantly, what would you like to add or subtract from it?
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