But then ANY time a player juggled the ball would be called back if it went slightly forward in the process - even if there was no opposition close to them. It's never going to be a clear cut process, but the way they have it (officials trying to judge intent by body actions) is the way to go IMO.
This isn't the only area of the game where intent is attempted to be found/deciphered by the officials - think about the Billy Slater boot/kick/whatever storm earlier this season, that was all about intent. As in did he intend to kick the player (and therefore committed a foul) or was the leg out naturally for balance in which case the onus goes onto the onrushing player to avoid, since Slater's in the air as the receiving/defensive player.
This is going to get bad. All the show ponies will become Hollywood actors like Football players showing "No Intent" but we all know there is because it's the same people week in week out that are getting away with it. Smith and Slater come to mind.
Shouldn't all tip forwards be ruled knock on? I don't see why this is not in place now.
To read body language or minds is still crazy.
Slater's boot in the head incident is a prime example of good acting and bad officiating, that cat knew he had his boot where it was, to come out and say their was no intent to hit the player is ludicrous, the cats past performances clearly show that he has a habit of using his legs/feet as a shield/deflector to the opposing player.
I could go on with example after example but I'm sure you get my drift.
