2017 Elim Final, Sun - Sharks 14-15* Cowboys @ Allianz

[shaggs]

It was a penalty. But once again consistency is an issue. I've seen cooper cronk do that several times this year without repercussions

Different rules for the big three.


Refs and channel nine keeping the cows in it

 

[Sphagnum]

The difference is that a break was made right through where the marker would have been if not held back.

That doesn't usually happen.

If the on field ref didn't pick it up and Maloney scored the bunker wouldn't even have looked at it.

 

[skeepe]

Good to see some strong correct calls being made for once.

The real shame is that we're surprised, because everything that happened in that last 5 minutes was ruled exactly as per the laws of the game.

 

[Tweed Titan]

I really hope the refs do a lot more sin binning next year. They are way too lenient right now on violent, reckless and cynical play.

 

[Tommy Smith]

Really are you ducked in the head.

Yes I am.

Happens 10 times every weekend with nothing

No it doesn't.

 

[Apey]

Geez bird is a dick

Derp

Bravveeeee

Herp a derp

Hess is so much plod

Hi moffo

 

[King hit]

The Cowboys doing remarkably well to stay in touch here. They look lost in attack and have been smashed with the ball countless times but are still putting up a fight. They aren't gone here but will need to make the most out of the 10 minutes they've got here with a man up.

 

[to_ddeath]

Finally Scumulla penalized sufficiently for their grubby low dog first half antics.
10 very important minutes coming up for the Cows.

 

[skeepe]

If the on field ref didn't pick it up and Maloney scored the bunker wouldn't even have looked at it.

Like a lot of things. But the on-field ref did pick it up. Not sure what you're trying to argue really.

 

[Tweed Titan]

Good to see some strong correct calls being made for once.

The real shame is that we're surprised, because everything that happened in that last 5 minutes was ruled exactly as per the laws of the game.

The problem is how far the refs have moved away from the black and white of the rule book over the last 5 years and made a lot more grey and dependent on the situation and absolute severity.

 

[DJShaksta]

Correct decision to penalize the marker obstruction and the Maloney sin binning. Good decisions refs.

Agreed, but completely inconsistent as usual.

 

[Binga]

Ashley Klein cops a lot of crap, but should get praise for those last two calls. All correct, yet brave in a sudden death final

 

[WaznTheGreat]

Parra don't seem to like the favourites tag.

The Cowboys could be a real banana skin for them.

2005 must still scar them.

No way will Parra be the favs,we don't have Gutho and French and the Sharks have 7 players in the starting team who have played Origin,Gallen,Holmes,Bird,Graham,Maloney,Fifita,Lewis

Surely it's not possible we can be the favs against last seasons champions who are Origin stacked

 

[Tweed Titan]

Bring back the 5min sin bi

Bugger that just sin bin cheats for 10 minutes and watch that type of play disappear. Why should refs feel bad or conflicted about punishing cheating teams/players?

5 minutes is rediculously short.

 

[Sphagnum]

Like a lot of things. But the on-field ref did pick it up. Not sure what you're trying to argue really.

Yeah. God forbid anyone should have a shot at the officiating.

 

[Dummy Spit Johns]

Simple fact is if Cronulla didn't spend so much time grubbing it up they wouldn't have to complain about a sin bin.
And they were warned earlier

 

[Canard]

Really are you ducked in the head. Happens 10 times every weekend with nothing

There was a bin yesterday afternoon.

 

[shaggs]

Good to see some strong correct calls being made for once.

The real shame is that we're surprised, because everything that happened in that last 5 minutes was ruled exactly as per the laws of the game.

That's great and all, but why wait until
The 4th semi??

The refs have been shit all year. Why start reading he rule book now??

 

[Grapple]

If Sharks win it'll be a great game of hot head footy against Parra. Stupid penalties galore, Fifita and Gallen vs Kenny Edwards, Manu Mau... Bring it on!

 

[Tweed Titan]

Refs have gone sin bin happy.

No they haven't. They don't use it nearly often enough. Watch any other sport and you see dismissals much more often.