NRL Referees revolt

[gUt]

:lol: Someone in NSW starts their lawnmower and the Queenslanders immediately cry "CONSPIRACY".

Immediately, of course, forgetting/ignoring/not having the mental capacity to understand that its REFEREES taking this stance, not anyone associated with the NSW Origin team!!!!!!!

Harrigan has proven to be a egotistical spanker the day he thought he could become a global sex symbol by joining Super League.

Well Queenslanders aren't unhappy to see this bia[description obscured on legal advice]eating merkin removed from any authority. The point is that the hysteria about referees is being whipped up by those whose butts are hurt south of the border. This story, if true, is directly caused by that.

 

[Karl]

The refs dont think it was a try either, f**king rebound...this aint the NBA hollywood!

So Fittler (ex NSW Captain) pulls in a couple (unnamed) refs to stir the pot and suddenly we have headlines suggesting all NRL Referees are in open revolt and that there is a uniform opinion that the GI Try was a wrong decision, despite a clear consensus from the head of referees and the video ref and the television commentators and all of the experienced players I have seen interviewed on TV, the Footy Show hosts and panel etc, that whether you think it's a pedantic application of the rules or not, that there was no knock on and that it was a fair try. The Footy Show guys even said how it was not hard to see how "mug punters" might feel that it wasn't a try but according to the rules of the game it was, you just had to understand the rules properly and particularly what was required for a knock on. That doesn't mean the knock on rule is not applied very inconsistently, but in this case, they got it right, even though it was a tough call and came at a critical time.

But Queenslanders are the ones with the conspiracy theories. Riiiight.....

 

[betcats]

So Fittler (ex NSW Captain) pulls in a couple (unnamed) refs to stir the pot and suddenly we have headlines suggesting all NRL Referees are in open revolt and that there is a uniform opinion that the GI Try was a wrong decision, despite a clear consensus from the head of referees and the video ref and the television commentators and all of the experienced players I have seen interviewed on TV, the Footy Show hosts and panel etc, that whether you think it's a pedantic application of the rules or not, that there was no knock on and that it was a fair try. The Footy Show guys even said how it was not hard to see how "mug punters" might feel that it wasn't a try but according to the rules of the game it was, you just had to understand the rules properly and particularly what was required for a knock on. That doesn't mean the knock on rule is not applied very inconsistently, but in this case, they got it right, even though it was a tough call and came at a critical time.

But Queenslanders are the ones with the conspiracy theories. Riiiight.....

Im not even gonna read that, I was having a laugh you muppet.

 

[Valheru]

Well Queenslanders aren't unhappy to see this bia[description obscured on legal advice]eating merkin removed from any authority. The point is that the hysteria about referees is being whipped up by those whose butts are hurt south of the border. This story, if true, is directly caused by that

And so it should be. The refereeing in that game was a disgrace with all 3 QLD tries coming off the back of or directly a result of crap officiating.

 

[betcats]

:lol: Someone in NSW starts their lawnmower and the Queenslanders immediately cry "CONSPIRACY".

Its the Illuminati....they dont like the QRL.

 

[Patorick]

Why is Harrigan copping all the stick here?

Stuart Raper just his coffee boy?

 

[Mr Saab]

Russell REPLAY Smith as his replacement? Bring back Peter Louis PULEASE

 

[age.s]

So I take it all the Queenslanders in this thread are perfectly happy with the standard of refereeing in the game at the moment? I mean the only reason this is coming to a head is due to a NSW conspiracy right? I'll expect to see not one f**king complaint from the lot of you about refereeing decisions any more then?

Face it, the refereeing has been problem for a long time. Whether change comes about about because of shit decisions awarded in an Origin, a Grand Final or a club match the fact remains something needs to be done. Putting it all back to NSW is just another kind of parochial self interested bullshit that has held this game back for generations.

 

[Hooch]

The two unnamed referees destroyed whatever credibility they had when they used Fittler as a representative of some sort.

He probably ripped off a massive fart in the meeting and giggled.

 

[Pierced Soul]

Why is Harrigan copping all the stick here?

Stuart Raper just his coffee boy?

thats what i've always assumed. i didnt even know raper still ahd a job.....

So I take it all the Queenslanders in this thread are perfectly happy with the standard of refereeing in the game at the moment? I

no, it's just that its come up around origin time after stuart cried like a bitch. the refereeing has been shit for ages. around origin time when anyone does anything it's a conspiracy.

Fittler whislt being off the planet genuinely loves his footy and if he thinks some things need to be done then it's a fair indication things arent going right in the refs ranks. I personally don't care who brought it to gallops attention but a change needs to occur in order to improve refereeing standards. Also, i doubt it's just to do with SOO, more that the try (which wasnt a f**kING try) was the straw that broke the camels back

 

[betcats]

The two unnamed referees destroyed whatever credibility they had when they used Fittler as a representative of some sort.

He probably ripped off a massive fart in the meeting and giggled.

Im not gonna lie, I giggled at the thought of Freddy letting one rip and giggling in a meeting with Gallop and co.

 

[Mr Saab]

So I take it all the Queenslanders in this thread are perfectly happy with the standard of refereeing in the game at the moment? I mean the only reason this is coming to a head is due to a NSW conspiracy right? I'll expect to see not one f**king complaint from the lot of you about refereeing decisions any more then?

Face it, the refereeing has been problem for a long time. Whether change comes about about because of shit decisions awarded in an Origin, a Grand Final or a club match the fact remains something needs to be done. Putting it all back to NSW is just another kind of parochial self interested bullshit that has held this game back for generations.

I didnt see ref bosses being sacked after origin 1 2000 when Harrigan (suprise suprise) missed 2 BLATANT knock ons by NSW and they went on to score the match winning try.

Or in game 3 2002 when Lockyer scored a legit try and the video refererr ruled against it.
Swings and roundabouts.....this is a knee jerk reaction that wont solve jack shyte....especially if Russell Smith is assigned to the post.
There were issues under Mick Stone (with no video ref)
There were issues under Peter Louis
There were issues under Finch (with video ref and 2 refs)
And there are current issues with Harrigan

 

[Mr Spock!]

Anyone think the issue is the rule itself? Wasn't it brought in to counteract Matthew Ridge who would use his legs to stop players scoring and was deemed to be dangerous.

I think they should dig up the Grasshopper. He was the best ref.

RIP Barry.

 

[Patorick]

It will never happen, but I would love someone like Warren Ryan or Brian Smith in charge of the refs.

Rothfield's head would implode...

 

[Loudstrat]

So Fittler (ex NSW Captain) pulls in a couple (unnamed) refs to stir the pot and suddenly we have headlines suggesting all NRL Referees are in open revolt

Yes f*ckwit. Obviously its not just about one decision in Origin you paranoid gimp!

and that there is a uniform opinion that the GI Try was a wrong decision, despite a clear consensus from the head of referees

Who doesnt have the confidence of his own referees :roll:

and the video ref

who was stood down

and the television commentators

- Rabs, Vautin and Wally - a senile old git and 2 bias Queenslanders

and all of the experienced players I have seen interviewed on TV,

All Queenskaders no doubt - even GI reckoned it was dodgey!

the Footy Show hosts and panel etc,

Obviously a bastion of intelligence with that lot - ffs

that whether you think it's a pedantic application of the rules or not, that there was no knock on and that it was a fair try. The Footy Show guys even said how it was not hard to see how "mug punters" might feel that it wasn't a try but according to the rules of the game it was, you just had to understand the rules properly and particularly what was required for a knock on.

Is that the same footy show that craps on about the Big Marn (WTF is a marn???), and still thinks distorted images of someone's head is rivetting TV? Who needs the High Court Of Australia when you have Fatty, Mario and than f*cking annoying pipsqueak Robbo???????

But Queenslanders are the ones with the conspiracy theories. Riiiight.....

You are an idiot. A referees revolt is not all about Queensland you f*cking clueless numpty. And quoting the Footy Show - :lol::lol: - how desperate is that? You may as well have quoted your Aunt Thelma's hairless cat.

Queenslanders are the ultimate example of the butterfly effect. A bloke buys mower blades and a spark plug in Cootamundra, causing earthquake, fire and massive famine in Brisbane :crazy:

F*ck knows how many gigalitres of lead paint has been spilled in Wivenhoe Dam.

 

[Karl]

Angry little man aren't you. No need to get abusive and launch all the personal attacks, we're just grown ups discussing a newspaper report.

And GI did not reckon it was dodgy. He thought he had fumbled it before he saw the footage. In GI's position, he couldn't know how the ball was knocked out of his hands in the moment it happened.

And rabbiting on about the butterfly effect - seriously, wtf? You think it's witty what you wrote? Cutting? Insightful?

The GI Try is clearly acting as a bit of a call to arms for people disgruntled with Harrigan and the reff'ing situation in the NRL, I never said it was the sole motivation for the unrest. Clearly the reff'ing situation in the NRL needs decisive action, but considered action as well. Out of the frying pan and into the fire is a well trodden path with sporting governing bodies and knee jerk reactions always hit someone in the balls.

 

[Loudstrat]

Angry little man aren't you. No need to get abusive and launch all the personal attacks, we're just grown ups discussing a newspaper report.

And GI did not reckon it was dodgy. He thought he had fumbled it before he saw the footage. In GI's position, he couldn't know how the ball was knocked out of his hands in the moment it happened.

And rabbiting on about the butterfly effect - seriously, wtf? You think it's witty what you wrote? Cutting? Insightful?

You are the one making this all about Origin

The GI Try is clearly acting as a bit of a call to arms for people disgruntled with Harrigan and the reff'ing situation in the NRL, I never said it was the sole motivation for the unrest

Sorry, I must have missed you even mentioning anything else than Origin.

I do laugh at you trolling this thread, and whining when you get your arse handed to you though :lol:

 

[Fire]

Agree with what someone said above, put Brian Smith in charge of the refs! :lol:

 

[age.s]

Anyone think the issue is the rule itself?

I think this is probably true for more rules than just the one that lead to the Inglis try. For most people the problem is the widespread inconsistency of application, that falls directly on the referee's boss' shoulders. If the rules are too difficult to enforce consistently then the refs boss should be making the case to administrators that the rules need to be simplified. Either way Harrigan has the power to improve the situation and it hasn't happened.

Wouldn't mind seeing referees treated with more respect by captains and players too. I'd hate for us to become like soccer in that regard (we're already heading there with diving).

 

[Loudstrat]

^ Good points. Harrigans arrogance seems to be the driving factor in this though. But I agree the rules need to be simplified. I also think that recent trends of getting coaches together in the off season to tweak the rules is stupid. Any rule changes bust be completely removed from any club bias.