Rules for some

[The Popper]

Is it just me? Or are the playoffs teams getting away with things that the Sharks normally get pinged for again and again and again and again ad infinitum.

 

[blacktip-reefy]

just you.
I saw the unbelievable tonight.
A dogs player getting sent off for 10 for a professional foul!
Could you picture that ever happening if Moore was still alive?

 

[The Popper]

Nope, Blacktip. I think you're wrong again. Sure the PF rule was used correctly in that instance in that game. But otherwise: defences up too fast, incorrect play the balls, high tackles, late tackles, flop tackles, etc, etc.

 

[shadowboxer]

it might be because the game is live. Needs to be quicker, more brutal or people might change the channel, or something like that..

 

[The Popper]

Shoe on the other foot. Gus is right. The current Strip Rule IS the worst rule in Rugby League.

 

[blacktip-reefy]

just being sarcastic Popper
Ay gae involving the sharks involves a 20 penalty game.
Lets have a look at the wash up on Sunday night & we will see if there is any creedance in what you say.

 

[The Popper]

Yep. Let's see what you think, Blacktip. I do believe that quite a number of things have been let go that Cronulla have been penalised for in the past. Not that I think it's wrong that they've cut out the nit-picking. I like a free flowing game. But I think the same should apply to everybody. I really think someone like Mander penalises Cronulla unmercifully for the slightest indiscretion.
And the sooner they pyss off the strip rule the better IMO.

 

[Mako]

I think that the penalties increase in line with the amount you mouth off to the Ref.

Last night the Dogs were up 4 - 0 in penalties in first half and then got penalised. They mouthed off and were marched. After that the flow of penalties went to Cowboys. By early in second half it was 5 - 5.

Lesson - SHUT THE F#@K UP.

 

[The Popper]

Will Finch get a similar penalty to Beattie? I think not. NRL penalise one of their beloved Roosters. Perish the thought.