The controversial system was trialled, and Maori skipper Adam Blair was the first player to use the technology – although the decision was not in his favour.
Remember a few years ago when this was the arduous process at pretty much every scrum for a lost ball in the tackle. Certainly don’t miss that!
Kudos where it’s due. The shot clock and reluctance to go to the video have given the NRL a much better viewing experience.
Hopefully the captains challenge can also help once the game gets used to it.
Without a hitch?
Took Blair longer than the allowed 10 seconds to challenge. There was no footage of the play available, the players stood around for 90 seconds for the ref to say “no strip, ok where were we”
Hopefully this isn’t what the captain’s challenge looks like in full flight
Flexis
Roar Rookie
Wasn’t even close. Who’s responsible for timing the 10 seconds?
Flexis
Roar Rookie
Remember a few years ago when this was the arduous process at pretty much every scrum for a lost ball in the tackle. Certainly don’t miss that! Kudos where it’s due. The shot clock and reluctance to go to the video have given the NRL a much better viewing experience. Hopefully the captains challenge can also help once the game gets used to it.
The Barry
Roar Guru
Without a hitch? Took Blair longer than the allowed 10 seconds to challenge. There was no footage of the play available, the players stood around for 90 seconds for the ref to say “no strip, ok where were we” Hopefully this isn’t what the captain’s challenge looks like in full flight