Golden Point in finals is dumb

[ram raid]

it introduces a completely different concept that is not part of the game. The game should be decided during the normal course of play.

agree with most others, no GP during the season, 10 minutes each way in finals. None of this golden try rubbish.

or if we are going to copy other sports, I don't mind the silver point - they play to the end of the first half of extra time, and whoever is in front wins. If still drawn they play the second half until a winner is found

Fair enough.

 

[BigH]

Not dumb, f**king dumb

 

[DiegoNT]

5 or 10 minutes each way will still result in a field goal-athon, but it'd just be prolonged and more boring then golden point. Also you've got to think of the physical strains that'd put on players.

 

[jargan83]

I've never liked Golden Point, for finals extra time should be played. 10 minutes each way and if it's still tied agter that period then go to golden point.

Also go back to a draw for regular season games.

Replay for a drawn Grand Final is a terrible idea.

 

[ram raid]

No golden point. Golden try. Just play until someone scores. No breaks.

Personally I like the idea off a penalty shoot out though.

 

[Mr Angry]

Again I point out 1 inch left and there is no conversation.

Why is everybody happy that sideline kick is an acceptable result (as in Johno kicks it), but a kick to win in extra time is bad.

By this logic, kicks for points should be removed from the game and only tries count.

 

[Shorty]

Again I point out 1 inch left and there is no conversation.

Why is everybody happy that sideline kick is an acceptable result (as in Johno kicks it), but a kick to win in extra time is bad.

By this logic, kicks for points should be removed from the game and only tries count.

I know, I don't get it either.

 

[ram raid]

Again I point out 1 inch left and there is no conversation.

Why is everybody happy that sideline kick is an acceptable result (as in Johno kicks it), but a kick to win in extra time is bad.

By this logic, kicks for points should be removed from the game and only tries count.

Yes, when you put it that way you do make a good point.

 

[Evil_Mush]

Now that there has finally been a golden point Grand Final (and a grumbling coach as a result) I wonder if they'll be looking at changing the rules for next season in classic NRL reactionary style.

On the whole 'boo golden point' thing, I actually enjoy golden point, and considering how rare they actually happen (around 5-10 games out of 201 in a season, 1 out of 13 grand finals), I think the resulting furore is often over-the-top.
People always complain about the field goal deciding a game, when really it's the series of decision & actions (or inactions as the case may be) in the 80 minutes prior that could've stopped a draw in the first place. All the ifs & buts (tackle made/not made, ball held/dropped, penalty kick vs 6 again, kick hitting the post etc).

Having said that, I'd also prefer a 10 minute period of extra time (5 each way), and then if there is no result at the end of that period (hooter / ref whistle) then golden point comes into effect from that point, no stuffing around with coin tosses and kickoffs etc, if a team is in possession near the sticks at that point then lucky them.

 

[Phil McGrawhan]

That game deserved better than Golden Point, and so did Brisbane.

Lol
That is the rule we play by .
You had the ball first but blew it .
Now you whinge & bitch like Clint .

Karma for your cockiness & arrogance all week,leading up to Sunday.

I bet you wouldn't be bitching if that happened to us & you won .

 

[DMS]

Cowboys deserved win they scored more tries than brisbane did....enough said

 

[Phil McGrawhan]

Anyone talking about a replay needs their head checked .
How can ordinary working class fans be expected to
Pay once again for
Airfares
Accomodation
Game day costs.
Plus more time off work .

Not everyone is on 6 figure salaries like Bennett the geriatric old whinging bitch ..

 

[carcharias]

Haha
Poor Wayne

 

[Raiderdave]

Golden point is no way to decide a GF
20 minutes extra time is too long

10 ..5 each way is fine
I cant believe that silly old twat Bennett seriously suggested we have a replay though :lol::lol::lol:

:crazy::sarcasm:

 

[Raiderdave]

Again I point out 1 inch left and there is no conversation.

Why is everybody happy that sideline kick is an acceptable result (as in Johno kicks it), but a kick to win in extra time is bad.

By this logic, kicks for points should be removed from the game and only tries count.

Because they scored a try before perhaps.. its called a conversion :sarcasm:

 

[PARRA_FAN]

10 minutes extra, no golden point. If scores a level, keep the game going.

 

[Raiderdave]

I support neither team and i think its a joke. I bet the replay of the final is reintroduced by next season.

Dont bring yr Victorian spasticity in here pal :lol:
Replayed GFs belong in the days before expansion ...that bumbling abortion having replays shows wot a joke of a sport it is :lol:

 

[Willow]

Bennett is entitled to be critical but his timing was way off. He would have served his team better if he didn't send out the instruction to start kicking for touch in the final 10 minutes.

Why is everybody happy that sideline kick is an acceptable result (as in Johno kicks it), but a kick to win in extra time is bad.

By this logic, kicks for points should be removed from the game and only tries count.

Equally, if the field goal was kicked 3 minutes before full time - as opposed to 3 minutes into extra time - no one would complain.

FTR, I'm against having golden point extra time for the regular season. IMO, if 2 teams play 80 minutes for 2 competition point and the scores are level at fulltime, then that's the result and they both get 1 point each.

But for State of Origin, Internationals and Finals, the deadlock needs to be broken and extra time is required. Don't care how they do it but the rules are the rules... and golden point is part of the current game.

Of course having golden point still doesn't guarantee a winner and a loser. Not sure what the League would do if they were still 16-all after extra time. The fatigue on the player's faces brought back memories of 1977.

 

[Raiderdave]

Of course having golden point still doesn't guarantee a winner and a loser. Not sure what the League would do if they were still 16-all after extra time. The fatigue on the player's faces brought back memories of 1977.

arh yes it does
the 2nd period doesn't end til theres a winner .. it just keeps going

 

[thorson1987]

Bennett is entitled to be critical but his timing was way off. He would have served his team better if he didn't send out the instruction to start kicking for touch in the final 10 minutes.Equally, if the field goal was kicked 3 minutes before full time - as opposed to 3 minutes into extra time - no one would complain.

FTR, I'm against having golden point extra time for the regular season. IMO, if 2 teams play 80 minutes for 2 competition point and the scores are level at fulltime, then that's the result and they both get 1 point each.

But for State of Origin, Internationals and Finals, the deadlock needs to be broken and extra time is required. Don't care how they do it but the rules are the rules... and golden point is part of the current game.

Of course having golden point still doesn't guarantee a winner and a loser. Not sure what the League would do if they were still 16-all after extra time. The fatigue on the player's faces brought back memories of 1977.

They would just keep playing until a result was reached.