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The discussion on whether refs calls are right or wrong is pointless. If there is a common perception that they are wrong it is incredibly dangerous for the future of the game. If there is a common perception that nothing is being done about it, same result. The introduction of interpretation and game management dilutes the rules to the extent that there is no reference point any more. I have downloaded the rules this season to see if there were changes, but no, the rules are the same, it is just the process that has changed. A large percentage of the contentious decisions are around the ruck and from my observation approximately 10% of rucks are conducted to the rules. If the rules were applied and tacklers released the ball carrier, and neither tried to slow the play, or push through the ruck, there would be a major benefit. Then you just have to fix the 10m rule and look for forward passes and most would be very happy.
Is it just halftime in the game of hammer the refs?
Hi Greg,
I agree and the ruck issue is much bigger and is being abused continually because the refs generally ignore most ruck breaches.
The rules of play the ball as in stand before placing the ball and not touching the marker, or the attacker and not moving forward after the tackle is complete are broken in 99% of rucks.
The defensive line moving before the the ball has been “played backward” is not only common, it is the norm.
Players moving sideways, or into the marker when playing the ball is very common and this takes the markers out of the game and gives the attacking team an unfair advantage.
Generally the ruck is a lottery and the part of the game where most advantage is gained and the refs either can’t, or won’t control it.
If the game can’t be played by the rules, the rules, or the adjudication process needs to be re-assessed.
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The referees have a massive effect on the game often and we must remember that the NRL is now more theater than sport. The NRL increasingly lives and dies on media perception and the management and marketing people don’t seem to have quite caught up. In the media perception is much more powerful than fact, so perception has at some time to be taken seriously. I am not privy to planning of the way refs control games, but if I am to believe what I hear there is a certain amount of scripting of game control in that the refs management meets with coaches to warn what they are going to crack down on, like playing the ball with the foot for two weeks early in the season.
There is an obvious attempt to run the game for broadcast while pretending to do it by the rules, but not really.
If the game was refereed to the rules there would be absolutely no need for meetings, because the refs would be following the same rules every game.
It would be very good PR if the fans were aware of what efforts are made by the refs management to improve the PERCEIVED! quality of their performance.
Some quality managers who have good training and decision making experience, but not necessarily refereeing or playing experience may make a difference. The current model isn’t working well enough, otherwise we wouldn’t be banging on about it.
Are you picking the best people for the finals, Mr Archer?