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08 :: R13 Fri :: Dragons 28 Broncos 10 @ WIN

Round 13 Result :: Dragons v Broncos


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salivor

First Grade
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This is one of the worst officiated games I've seen in a while. Cummins has been ridiculous on the markers tonight.
 

nadine

Juniors
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457
FFS I give up, Tim Sheens is really fuming now.
The commentators made note of that.

This is one of the worst officiated games I've seen in a while. Cummins has been ridiculous on the markers tonight.
I'll be the first to admit I'm a Dragons supporter, but Cummins tonight is a freaking joke.
 

Azkatro

First Grade
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6,905
Uh... try?

Gotta love the consistency of BOD.
No less consistent than the opinions of people on this forum. Last week it was whinge whinge whinge about the Wests Tigers no-try, now they get the same situation and give it a try, and it's whinge whinge whinge!
 

cupid

Juniors
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1,989
No less consistent than the opinions of people on this forum. Last week it was whinge whinge whinge about the Wests Tigers no-try, now they get the same situation and give it a try, and it's whinge whinge whinge!
Who said all the people who are complaining now complained last week?
 

Azkatro

First Grade
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Who said all the people who are complaining now complained last week?
Mate I am not naming names. I am just saying that no matter what the referees decide there is anger directed towards them and whinging from the fans. I am absolutely sick to death of the constant criticism of referees - it has become a bad habit for too many.
 

cupid

Juniors
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1,989
Mate I am not naming names. I am just saying that no matter what the referees decide there is anger directed towards them and whinging from the fans. I am absolutely sick to death of the constant criticism of referees - it has become a bad habit for too many.
You have a point but the **** they serve deserves complaining.
 

*Paul*

Juniors
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2,151
I can see where the video ref is coming from that there is no conclusive shot that shows separation therefore you could say benefit of the doubt but come on we all know it wasn't a try.

The problem is now is that there's been so much precedent, the officials are pretty much obliged to give them.
 

Azkatro

First Grade
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You have a point but the **** they serve deserves complaining.
The thing is if we managed to ease up on the 50/50's the culture of complaining would decline and it would give refs the opportunity to relax a little more and ultimately do a better job.
 

nadine

Juniors
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457
Cummins is seriously having a shocker. He gives penalties for rakes when they're not there, but then doesn't go on the advice of the video ref when rakes are there (the one just before the Carroll try).

10-3 Penalties now. Ouch

Nightgale's back on top of the try scoring chart, #11 of the season.
 

Frederick

Moderator
Staff member
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27,636
I blame Robert Finch. Obviously doesn't know the rules, completely fails at teaching consistency, and refuses to acknowledge all the **** ups that occur every single game. Why can't we get Bill Harrigan coaching the refs? People say that Andrew Johns, arguably the greatest player of all time, would be a great coach - why not have arguably the greatest ref of all time coaching the refs?
 

Apey

Moderator
Staff member
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28,283
The broncos are ****ing **** in attack. No ball distribution, and even then, it's the same crap over and over. Their forwards and other players are just standing still and not running into the tackles hard enough. How do they ever expect to break through from a stand-still position.

That being said, they are without some players. Still, no excuse for the rest of them to be playing like crap.
 

Azkatro

First Grade
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I blame Robert Finch. Obviously doesn't know the rules, completely fails at teaching consistency, and refuses to acknowledge all the **** ups that occur every single game. Why can't we get Bill Harrigan coaching the refs? People say that Andrew Johns, arguably the greatest player of all time, would be a great coach - why not have arguably the greatest ref of all time coaching the refs?
I actually agree with your thoughts re Robert Finch. Refereeing and the rulebook as a whole have declined terribly since his appointment. Not sure how he's kept his job for so long. I feel the next referee boss will have to undo a lot of the bad work he's done.
 

nadine

Juniors
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457
*faints from shock*

Dragons actually got a penalty. First of the half.

Nightingale gets a double.
 

God-King Dean

Immortal
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46,614
I blame Robert Finch.

Agreed, I've been saying it for years.

Who does this guy answer to ? For years (especially the past few) the refereeing has been terrible. What has changed ? Who's gotten sacked ? The vid ref is making more wrong decisions.
 

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