Is that the most one-sided refereeing performance you've seen this year?

[Weaponhead]

Has archer explained how the pocket ref did t call the kick despite staring straight at the play the ball? Or why the obstruction try didnt get sent upstairs?

It was Badger. That's the explanation.

 

[Big Pete]

Tony Archer was on the radio this morning.

Even that cover up merchant openly admitted they got the Oates one completely wrong.

Still defending it?

Yeah, I heard what he had to say this afternoon.

He didn't really provide a thorough explanation, I'm sure he'll have more to say on Monday but it appears the zero-tolerance interpretation I had was incorrect. As such, I'm sorry for spreading misinformation. I never believe what Mead did was dirty and always believed it was unfortunate but if a player ended up in a dangerous position as a result of a mid-air contest that it was a penalty, especially if that player was attempting to defend the kick. Clearly that's wrong and I'm happy to support Archer.

However, as we saw in tonight's contest between the Raiders/Sharks, the referees are prone to make those calls in those situations. It was not the worst call made and the reaction in this thread and other outlets is over the top.

 

[_Johnsy]

Broncos supporters are the only insular one eyed supporters of any sport league anywhere ever.

Not one person is saying that, but that's right refuse to carry your own baggage.

So what part of the island mentality when applied to bronco fans do you disagree with?

 

[some11]

I hate the Broncos, most entitled bunch of wankers ever.

 

[_Johnsy]

. I never believe what Mead did was dirty and always believed it was unfortunate but if a player ended up in a dangerous position as a result of a mid-air contest that it was a penalty, especially if that player was attempting to defend the kick. Clearly that's wrong and I'm happy to support Archer.

This shows how ignorant the mindset of broncs fans is, & I find BP the most reasonable of them all. Mead was attempting to catch the ball, never a penalty because Oates climbed higher and as a result ended up in a dangerous position. Trying to justify a penalty regarding this play is laughable.

the reaction in this thread and other outlets is over the top.

Not really, the ref's never gave the Titans a chance to win that game, they were reffed out of it, saying anything else is completely ridiculous. Stating anything else negates you from being considered anything but a blind, ignorant fan IMO. I'm not saying the Titans would have won the game, but they were denied the chance to do exactly that on their own merits. I thought you were above the level of champ or IBM, but as you were.

 

[Nice Beaver]

Yeah, I heard what he had to say this afternoon.

He didn't really provide a thorough explanation, I'm sure he'll have more to say on Monday but it appears the zero-tolerance interpretation I had was incorrect. As such, I'm sorry for spreading misinformation. I never believe what Mead did was dirty and always believed it was unfortunate but if a player ended up in a dangerous position as a result of a mid-air contest that it was a penalty, especially if that player was attempting to defend the kick. Clearly that's wrong and I'm happy to support Archer.

However, as we saw in tonight's contest between the Raiders/Sharks, the referees are prone to make those calls in those situations. It was not the worst call made and the reaction in this thread and other outlets is over the top.

Mate hear what you are saying. But the "over reaction" is a culmination of a lot a dodgy calls.

If it was that in isolation then the reaction would not be what it has been.

It was pitiful.

 

[_Johnsy]

Not one person is saying that, but that's right refuse to carry your own baggage.

So what part of the island mentality when applied to bronco fans do you disagree with?

I hate the Broncos, most entitled bunch of wankers ever.

So nothing then ?

 

[some11]

As far as I'm concerned they did 9/11.

 

[_Johnsy]

Enjoy life on the Island.

 

[WaznTheGreat]

I couldn't even finish the whole match is was that disgusting,Hayne should be going through to the next round.

 

[Silent Knight]

Not really. Who the f**k wants Corey Norman on the scene to stink up the finals with off field behavior

There's this f***er...I'm not sure if you've heard of him but he plays in your team. Goes by the name of James Roberts and you probably don't know this either but he was involved in a fracas recently at the Normanby Hotel. Just thought you'd like to know while your team goes about winning the war this finals series.

 

[Rhino_NQ]

Horrendous but not surprising. Someone a few pages back beat me to it with the tigers v Warriors preliminary as the worst though. Only by some absolute miracle the result didn't go to plan.

 

[DOGS AND EELS!!!]

As far as I'm concerned they did 9/11.

Haha

 

[Big Pete]

This shows how ignorant the mindset of broncs fans is, & I find BP the most reasonable of them all. Mead was attempting to catch the ball, never a penalty because Oates climbed higher and as a result ended up in a dangerous position. Trying to justify a penalty regarding this play is laughable.



Not really, the ref's never gave the Titans a chance to win that game, they were reffed out of it, saying anything else is completely ridiculous. Stating anything else negates you from being considered anything but a blind, ignorant fan IMO. I'm not saying the Titans would have won the game, but they were denied the chance to do exactly that on their own merits. I thought you were above the level of champ or IBM, but as you were.

We saw the same penalty given tonight, for an even less dangerous tackle, when Rapana was merely contesting the football.

It's become such a common interpretation that it's easy to see where the confusion arose.

Again, Archer believes the call was wrong in hindsight and I'm happy to admit I was wrong in retrospect. However, it's an issue that has benefited more teams than just the Broncos.

Also...

When Hoffman pushed Pearson off the ball, that wasn't considered a chance?

When they gave Bird the penalty when he lost the ball which led to the Mead try, that wasn't a chance?

Those calls all happened early and had a major bearing on the game. One was completely wrong, the other contentious and yet we're led to believe the Titans received zero calls?

 

[Captain Apollo]

Comparing the officiating in Saturday's two finals games with that of the Broncos - Titans game is like comparing day with night. The officiating on Saturday was rather good I thought (bar one or two minor issue). Friday night's though? It was terrible. It is performances like that on Friday, when it is so bad, and favours one team in such a marked fashion.

 

[Tenacious Titans]

We saw the same penalty given tonight, for an even less dangerous tackle, when Rapana was merely contesting the football.

It's become such a common interpretation that it's easy to see where the confusion arose.

Again, Archer believes the call was wrong in hindsight and I'm happy to admit I was wrong in retrospect. However, it's an issue that has benefited more teams than just the Broncos.

Also...

When Hoffman pushed Pearson off the ball, that wasn't considered a chance?

When they gave Bird the penalty when he lost the ball which led to the Mead try, that wasn't a chance?

Those calls all happened early and had a major bearing on the game. One was completely wrong, the other contentious and yet we're led to believe the Titans received zero calls?

regarding the Bird drop ball, Jarrod Wallace had his weekly drop ball but this week he gets a penalty for it.

The penalty count was like 8-2 with just 10 minutes to go. You can't tell me that the Broncos made no infringements during most of that game? What a load of tripe, the only people who can't see it are Broncos supporters funnily enough.

I don't think we would have won without Taylor on the field anyway tbh, but with him, as high almighty as you Brisbane supporters think your team is, we were definitely a chance to beat you...it was a close game was it not? The officiating in that seceond half made sure that we were never allowed back into the contest though.

 

[Doomednow]

It was a f**king stitch up and I'm not convinced Titans couldn't have won it. A whole game of shitty calls could be forgiven if the major shit ones hadn't happened but the accumulation of all... and "There's 12 points in it Badge"... Broncos fans are f**king kidding themselves. Their stain of a club should be split up and redistributed around the area. Your team is awful and you should feel awful.

 

[Penrose Warrior]

What's this 'there's 12 points in it Badge' stuff? Does anyone have a link to said incident?

 

[The Mad Hatter]

Gavin Badger...

There's your answer.

 

[Big Pete]

regarding the Bird drop ball, Jarrod Wallace had his weekly drop ball but this week he gets a penalty for it.

The penalty count was like 8-2 with just 10 minutes to go. You can't tell me that the Broncos made no infringements during most of that game? What a load of tripe, the only people who can't see it are Broncos supporters funnily enough.

I don't think we would have won without Taylor on the field anyway tbh, but with him, as high almighty as you Brisbane supporters think your team is, we were definitely a chance to beat you...it was a close game was it not? The officiating in that seceond half made sure that we were never allowed back into the contest though.

My point is, all we've heard is that every single 50/50 went the Broncos way. Did people simply forget about those two decisions?

Wallace got a penalty for it because Nene clearly raked the ball out, just like Milford was penalised for doing the same to McDonald.

You're right, I can't tell you that because they supposedly made two. It's difficult to give away penalties when you've got most of the ball and the Titans are willing to do anything to stop you from scoring (even foul play on three separate occasions).

Broncos supporters who are willing to sit through the game twice and have no issue admitting when they're wrong.

I don't think any Broncos fan is proud of the performance on Friday. I thought the Titans produced their best half of footy since Round 21 and once the Broncos pulled ahead, I didn't think they showed the Gold Coast enough respect (and they paid for it with the Bird intercept). Fortunately for Brisbane, Hayne set the tone in the second half and while they didn't take all of their chances, the Titans kept turning the ball over.

The non-call on Roberts and penalty against Mead were wrong, and Brisbane got lucky in those circumstances, but not to the extent being pushed by the media and social media.