Taking the two points when the other team has a player sent to the sin bin. Yay or Nay?

[Bgoodorgoodatit]

From the games I've watched its happened twice now. Roosters last week and the Sharks this week where an opposing player is sent to the bin and the team receiving the penalty has taken the two. On both occasion neither team really got back in a good position to attack while they had the advantage and both teams lost. Also If there has been any other Sin Bins what was the result?

My point being if your only going to get about 4 sets with the advantage why throw one of them away when your already in a good attacking position?

I would always think the best option would be to keep the pressure on in the opposing teams half and keep them down there as long as possible. Taking the 2 just puts you back in you own half.

Anyone else noticed this? Thoughts?

 

[carcharias]

From my experience I’d have to say nay

 

[moffla]

Depends on the situation of the game obviously but for last night's example I thought it was the right choice given the score (mind you I was watching a replay and already knew what happened after).

With that said, dare I say a team like the storm or cowboys would have also taken the two, gone back, got through their sets and got another try before that advantage ran out.

 

[Bgoodorgoodatit]

Depends on the situation of the game obviously but for last night's example I thought it was the right choice given the score (mind you I was watching a replay and already knew what happened after).

With that said, dare I say a team like the storm or cowboys would have also taken the two, gone back, got through their sets and got another try before that advantage ran out.

Definitely dependent on the situation. i Still thought last night the sharks should have kept the pressure on especially running into that headwind and how difficult it was proving to get up the other end of the field. Did Dugan drop that one over the line while they had the advantage? cant remember.

id be interested to keep a track of it and see over the season which option proves more effective in terms of wins/losses plus if a team does take the two how often they also score a try and visa versa.

 

[Shorty]

You'r right it is a little strange because it gives the defensive line a rest with a man out.
I suppose though there's no guarantee of scoring points vs taking the 2 plus getting the ball again.

 

[muzby]

If you can't score against 12 men you are incompetent.

Or Cronulla.

Or both.

 

[OldPanther]

From the games I've watched its happened twice now. Roosters last week and the Sharks this week where an opposing player is sent to the bin and the team receiving the penalty has taken the two. On both occasion neither team really got back in a good position to attack while they had the advantage and both teams lost. Also If there has been any other Sin Bins what was the result?

My point being if your only going to get about 4 sets with the advantage why throw one of them away when your already in a good attacking position?

I would always think the best option would be to keep the pressure on in the opposing teams half and keep them down there as long as possible. Taking the 2 just puts you back in you own half.

Anyone else noticed this? Thoughts?

Panthers did it against the Eels and won.

 

[Pommy]

Watching the game last night I couldn’t believe they chose to do it.
To be honest I’m not a fan of it happening at all before about 60 mins.

 

[Bgoodorgoodatit]

Panthers did it against the Eels and won.

True forgot about that one... watched that game too... way to pay attention.. ha ha

did you score again while Moses (i think) was in the Bin

 

[horrie hastings]

I'm always of the belief take the 2pts when its on offer.

 

[OldPanther]

True forgot about that one... watched that game too... way to pay attention.. ha ha

did you score again while Moses (i think) was in the Bin

Yeah scored again in the next set or two.

 

[Vee]

I like Sterlo’s therory, “Do whatever your opponents would not want.”

 

[AJB1102]

Sharkies have a good knack for taking the 2 at the wrong time and losing without bringing sin bins into the conversation.

But they're particularly bad lately when they find themselves a man up. They seem to think they're the ones that need to waste time.

Frustrating bunch of merkins.

 

[Vee]

Sharkies have a good knack for taking the 2 at the wrong time and losing without bringing sin bins into the conversation.

But they're particularly bad lately when they find themselves a man up. They seem to think they're the ones that need to waste time.

Frustrating bunch of merkins.

Yeah but who cares about them?

 

[AJB1102]

Yeah but who cares about them?

As a Sharks fan, I do.

Given they were mentioned in the OP I thought it fit.

Why did you feel the need to comment? Do you care just a little bit too? hehehe I fink ya miiiight!

 

[billygilmore]

I like Sterlo’s therory, “Do whatever your opponents would not want.”

Grand final, behind by 1 point, have penalty in front of the sticks, 30 secs to go, look over at opposing captain he gives you that, yeah man take the 2 look. Damn it Sterlo said don’t do want they want you to do

 

[Vee]

As a Sharks fan, I do.

Given they were mentioned in the OP I thought it fit.

Why did you feel the need to comment? Do you care just a little bit too? hehehe I fink ya miiiight!

Don’t flatter (no pun intended) yourself.

 

[Vee]

Grand final, behind by 1 point, have penalty in front of the sticks, 30 secs to go, look over at opposing captain he gives you that, yeah man take the 2 look. Damn it Sterlo said don’t do want they want you to do

But what do they really want?

 

[billygilmore]

But what do they really want?

Take the quick tap and work your way for a penalty try

 

[AJB1102]

Don’t flatter (no pun intended) yourself.

UP UP CRONULLA!

You can't help yaself you know you love it.