New rule

[Willow]

In the 1960s, referee Col Pearce said that no one pays money to watch a bloke blowing a whistle.

It used to be the aim of the referee to NOT be noticed by the crowd. If there were no refereeing controversies, then the ref must have done a good job managing the contest.

But now, the NRL appears to be going out of it's way to put the referees in the spotlight as much as possible. The over abundance of rule changes to bring in more officiating are taking the contest away from the players.

We're essentially paying to see more stoppages and countless slomo replays. Col Pearce must be spinning in his grave.

 

[blacksafake]

What we’re seeing now is the bunker reffing the game, The refs coaching the players & the broadcaster calling the shots.
If they’re not careful they’ll finish up like rugby.

 

[Nanadragon]

I am a 75 year old female fan of the game. Have followed the Dragons since 1961.
I am now very disappointed in the way the game is being "managed". If it is to stay anything like the game I have enjoyed all those years then accidental head knocks will always happen. Fui's arm hit Papanhuysen's chest first (imho) and then slid up as Papanhuysen was going down.
If they're so worried about law suits from players in the future then have them sign a waiver acknowledging that accidental head knocks will happen from time to time.
I feel the Dragons get treated poorly by the refs and judiciary and worry that this will be more the case if JDB comes back to play with us, more's the pity.
Also we don't get any favours from the commentators.
Just my feelings and it won't be long before I send Foxtel packing.

 

[Willow]

Over the weekend V'landys said he wasn't interested in listening to protests, he called it "white noise from the minority."
But he also said the sin bin might be reduced to 5 minutes.
[Source]

 

[Slippery Morris]

If Saints fans want a protest it is to have a certain 2 men (we know who they are) not be assigned Video Refs for our games. There is clear bias and plenty of proof to show this is the case with their efforts to over turn ref decisions. It is getting ridiculous. Kafusi is the last straw. That was pure rubbish. If Saints were not penalised fair enough but they were so why wasn't he?

 

[Ghostrider22]

If Saints fans want a protest it is to have a certain 2 men (we know who they are) not be assigned Video Refs for our games. There is clear bias and plenty of proof to show this is the case with their efforts to over turn ref decisions. It is getting ridiculous. Kafusi is the last straw. That was pure rubbish. If Saints were not penalised fair enough but they were so why wasn't he?

That’s pretty simple Slippery it’s the purple cheats, owned by Fox and the NRL they can do no wrong, I said this to Gareth67 and looked what went on yesterday and the bias is so blatant.

 

[Illusion]

Over the weekend V'landys said he wasn't interested in listening to protests, he called "white noise from the minority."
But he also said the sin bin might be reduced to 5 minutes.
[Source]

V'landys thinks he is a God knew him from my younger days ..... He did a great job over the Covid months getting the game going again ..... And now the praise gone to his head ..... Leave the game alone .......

 

[Captain Hook]

I turned off and watched a movie after our player was sent off, it's hard enough to beat any team with 12 players, with the Storm it was by how many. The NRL better watch what they do because they'll have no one watching at all.

 

[Old Timer]

The NRL created the gladiatorial combats that take place and their advertising promoted it.

They did everything in their power to create and encourage increased physical contact and collisions of big bodies.

Coaching staff for right or wrong adapted tactics to get the advantage and the word “dominant” purveyed the refs and the media’s psyche.

After spending year after year of perfecting that which they strived so very hard to create they now turn their back on the “Frankenstein Monster” in the blink of an eye and then arbitrarily administer a new set of rules and conditions with the harshest of punishments and of course the most astute coaches are already milking it for every advantage they can get.

Unless they go back to a 5m rule and reward low tackling by removing the stupid notion that only a “dominant” tackle can slow down the ruck we will end up watching Oztag.

The way they are going they will never expand the comp as teams will need 40 players in their squads to combat this latest rule change and refereeing fiasco.

 

[Illusion]

The NRL created the gladiatorial combats that take place and their advertising promoted it.

They did everything in their power to create and encourage increased physical contact and collisions of big bodies.

Coaching staff for right or wrong adapted tactics to get the advantage and the word “dominant” purveyed the refs and the media’s psyche.

After spending year after year of perfecting that which they strived so very hard to create they now turn their back on the “Frankenstein Monster” in the blink of an eye and then arbitrarily administer a new set of rules and conditions with the harshest of punishments and of course the most astute coaches are already milking it for every advantage they can get.

Unless they go back to a 5m rule and reward low tackling by removing the stupid notion that only a “dominant” tackle can slow down the ruck we will end up watching Oztag.

The way they are going they will never expand the comp as teams will need 40 players in their squads to combat this latest rule change and refereeing fiasco.

Its not looking like Rugby League , and if it continues to move away from the game we learned to love and play it will phase out ..... A new game may transform but it won't be the game that we grew up with ..... The game will be for faster athletic players that don't need to be to be astute in the game ..... It is losing me fast .....

 

[Gareth67]

Dam Right,

I say let the Meat Puppets slam into each other. To hell with their lives after 40.

Agree Mr. Hawkins , just as long as it’s the ‘ dog ‘ teams of the competition , such as Storm , Chooks and any other mob that has a coach that places so much emphasis on illegal play and in particular actual physical harm to opposition players .

 

[Gareth67]

Over the weekend V'landys said he wasn't interested in listening to protests, he called it "white noise from the minority."
But he also said the sin bin might be reduced to 5 minutes.
[Source]

Then he must be as thick as he looks . To have a sin-bin for only 5 minutes - unless that is his way of dealing with the recent outrage of fans - perhaps to pacify them somewhat , yet to continue with this so-called clamp down on foul play - which in itself must be applauded , but only if it applies to each team in the competition.

 

[RedVDave]

I have been an avid fan of both rugby league and Aussie rules most of my life I'm thinking about investing all my time in the AFL watching the game with my uncle yesterday broke my heart what's happened to the game I love? The loss didn't hurt nearly as much as the corrupt officiating the fact we are going to play Cronulla into form next week by not fielding a proper full strength team makes me sick to my stomach.

 

[jeffdragon]

Agree Mr. Hawkins , just as long as it’s the ‘ dog ‘ teams of the competition , such as Storm , Chooks and any other mob that has a coach that places so much emphasis on illegal play and in particular actual physical harm to opposition players .

I don't agree with Matt johns usually but he said we can't be worried about little johnny not playing the game.
I agree that's going to happen anyway.
Head knocks I can understandand but some of the shit our players were charged with is fcked.

 

[Gareth67]

Its not looking like Rugby League , and if it continues to move away from the game we learned to love and play it will phase out ..... A new game may transform but it won't be the game that we grew up with ..... The game will be for faster athletic players that don't need to be to be astute in the game ..... It is losing me fast .....

Agree mate , it has become a hybrid over the last 10 years or so , the game that was rugby league as we all knew ( and loved ) , is now combined with a vision of what the television executives wish to market to their respective audiences - even worldwide .

The NRL bigwigs who are making the decisions that affect every facet of the game , are being guided along by the Networks who are handing the large cheques to them . As far as they are concerned , we the fan , can rather like it , or lump it .

How sad , it’s like losing a love one .

 

[St Tangles]

We need to show some balls and fight some of these charges at the Judiciary

Take in video of all the storms hip drops this year including the one Munster got off with

We need to raise the Kafusi tackle with the NRL and ask why that tackle escaped scrutiny

 

[Gareth67]

Fox sports reports 4 Dragons to face charges - Fuimaomo - 5 weeks , McGuire - 5- 6 weeks , Ravawalaw - 2 weeks and finally Simms - 2 weeks .

We are indeed the dirtiest team in the competition !

The NRL have found their sacrificial lamb and it’s a Dragon - what a surprise that is , A-holes .

 

[Captain Hook]

Fox sports reports 4 Dragons to face charges - Fuimaomo - 5 weeks , McGuire - 5- 6 weeks , Ravawalaw - 2 weeks and finally Simms - 2 weeks .

We are indeed the dirtiest team in the competition !
The NRL have found their sacrificial lamb and it’s a Dragon - what a surprise that is , A-holes .

I was thinking about that send off which ruined the game, instead of punishing a game by have 12 on 13, you lose a like for like player or the opposition team choosing a player of there choice to be ruled out for the rest of game but still have 13 on 13.
So for example Bellamy could have chosen Bent Hunt as our play maker to sit out the game but still have 13 on 13.

 

[Jersey No 14]

X - NRL on Report.....
I - Me will not engage in any NRL activity in anyway for the next several weeks.
All that money which will go to the club, sent on travel, and beer and the tuck shops at the sevreal grounds wil be held.
To corporate sponsors
I will not disaplay any NRL mechandise I will not associate myself with any branding associated with the NRL

FOX / TCN 9
I have Fox for several reasons - F1 MotoGP movies
I will not view any Rugby League related Topical show including any live or reply broadcast shows
so to advertisers I will there fore not view any of the hugely expensive adds which are in place for my convience.

Advertisers save your money. Paid commentators - save your breath, Because I will not be listening.
I am only one but - there maybe two, then three.
What happens to your jobs - your adverisising money when this awakenong reaches the Event Horizion.

I dont care I have a well paying job.
maybe my son when he asks why - He will understand in detail, the day the NRL shot themselves in the foot.

Remember - I don't care whether I watch your Sh!# or not.
I have a life - and i'm sure peoiple out there will come to realise this too.

 

[TruSaint]

Hip drop / Chicken wing / Crusher etc etc etc ...

Next.

Knee jerk.