Back when refs had spines...

[Yosemite Sam]

Found this interesting video on how two referees handled players back in the 90's. Interesting that Eddie Ward only ever called players by their number.

Always thought Manson was OK apart from his f**k up in the 96 Grand Final.
Oh how the standards have fallen.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAsKFfoRzlE

 

[The Quest For Glory]

Didn't he send 3 Knights players to the bin in one game.

No. It was Parramatta against Newcastle. Beuttner twice and Hindmarsh once.

 

[_Johnsy]

Pretty funny to see Cann's wife(?) in the comments defending him

James Hird had his wife come out & speak to the media & defend him (while he ran inside & hid), what a weak merkin.

 

[billypilgrimnz]

Yes, the sin bin should be used more often so that the opposition team that was on the receiving end of whatever the foul play was get an immediate advantage, rather than just the team the following week who don't have to face the suspended player.

 

[Card Shark]

You are the 1,000th person to think that in here but this simple change always falls on deaf ears.

Refs (incl video red) too scared to punish foul play or professional fouls as they happen.

Not all their fault, mind you, with the scrutiny they come under.

 

[Through the Lens]

James Hird had his wife come out & speak to the media & defend him (while he ran inside & hid), what a weak merkin.

Herd's wife is a solicitor. She could say whatever she liked about the AFL hierarchy but he couldn't.

he was having a battle with Dimetriou at the time and Demitriou was out to get him.

He didn't "run and hide' at all. It was a smart move.