Dally M controversy: judge steps down

[Timmah]

http://leagueunlimited.com/news/31730-dally-m-controversy-sees-ruan-sims-step-down-as-judge/

A social media storm over Dally M votes from a Round 7 NRL match has seen Jillaroos player Ruan Sims resign from her role as Dally M judge.

Sims was assigned to judge the Eels-Sea Eagles clash at ANZ Stadium last Sunday April 22, however a change to the NSWRL Women's Premiership schedule meant she was playing for the Cronulla-Caringbah Sharks at the same time as the match she was supposed to be judging.

Subsequently, Sims watched a replay and gave points based on that viewing, rather than being directly at the ground watching live. Points were given to Mitchell Moses, Tim Mannah (both Eels) and Api Koroisau (Sea Eagles).

Today, Sims released a statement confirming events and ultimately stepping down as judge:


Later, the NRL's dedicated media account confirmed with a short statement they would have the game reviewed.

 

[Fufu Andronez]

Lol... So you're not allowed to award points if you watch the game on replay.

But they are hiring someone to watch a replay and re-award the points.

Sounds legit

 

[Liddell]

Isn’t rothfield a judge?

I’d rather she watches and judges on a replay than live and 14 stubbies deep.

 

[no name]

Who gives a f**k.
Dally M’s have been tainted with favouritism for years.
Probably does a better job than the rest of the muppets.

 

[Vic Mackey]

the Dally Ms have been a farce for ages now. the players give the players association awards much more credence

 

[forward pass]

Even if she watched a replay - I still don't know how Api was 3rd best on field.

 

[typicalfan]

Not being at the ground means you miss a lot of what’s going on. Kick chase line speed extra efforts are easier to see live. Plus Api one point?

 

[ElectricEelMan]

She should have been sacked/resigned for the simple fact she gave Api one point.
Anyone giving Api one point for that performance cannot judge performances in the slightest

 

[Big Salad]

Not sure the situation's entirely her fault given she was playing at the time of the game. It seems odd that she would've been allocated to judge that match in those circumstances.

Regardless, it doesn't excuse some of the appalling comments towards and about her on Twitter over this.

 

[jc155776]

So easy to have a bet on and rig these things. Or play an agenda etc.

 

[mozza91]

The judging has been iffy for ages. Thurston once polled 2 points for a Dragons vs Warriors game.

 

[Life's Good]

Not sure the situation's entirely her fault given she was playing at the time of the game. It seems odd that she would've been allocated to judge that match in those circumstances.

Regardless, it doesn't excuse some of the appalling comments towards and about her on Twitter over this.

Yes, but people need something to be outraged over & this obviously qualifies high on the national importance scale for the Tw@tterati.

 

[Iafeta]

The concept is flawed. If you put on 60, play awesome, but are 4th best on field you get nothing. If you play in a dogs breakfast you could get a 2 for just being there.

Grade players out of 10 is a better system imo.

 

[Vic Mackey]

She should have been sacked/resigned for the simple fact she gave Api one point.
Anyone giving Api one point for that performance cannot judge performances in the slightest

I’m sure the fact that he’s good mates with her brothers had nothing to do with it

 

[Vic Mackey]

The judging has been iffy for ages. Thurston once polled 2 points for a Dragons vs Warriors game.

You’re right it has been iffy, half of QLD blew up that he didn’t get 3

 

[Iafeta]

I’m sure the fact that he’s good mates with her brothers had nothing to do with it

Definitely a red hot case of Bula reprezent there

 

[Clifferd]

Isn’t rothfield a judge?

I’d rather she watches and judges on a replay than live and 14 stubbies deep.

Only 14 deep?

We’re talking about Rothfield here.

 

[mozza91]

You’re right it has been iffy, half of QLD blew up that he didn’t get 3

Just so competitive. He actually polled some votes in the Allan Border medal this year.

 

[Coastbloke]

Code in crisis..

 

[Canard]

And yet Kevin Walters his allowed to be a judge whilst commentating?

If you want a good laugh have a look at some of the people he has awarded points to this year.

This award is basically one big troll.