Rumours and Stuff

[Matty Bhoy]

What is his role, is he a new addition?

Signed as halfback for Moses’ inevitable move to Brisbane.

 

[Happy MEel]

The hypocrisy is delicious...

Flanagan backs the referees on Wednesday after his side is gifted a win:

Bunker finds much-needed ally in Flanagan
Author
Tanisha Stanton
Timestamp
Wed 25 Jul 2018, 03:53 PM
As Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan prepares for a rematch against Brisbane after losing to them after a contentious try from a forward pass in their last encounter, he has reaffirmed his faith in the NRL Bunker.

Referees and the Bunker have come under heavy fire in the last week after a series of incidents involving controversial calls with Flanagan's Sharks benefitting from two of the glaring errors - Sione Katoa's try against Canberra and the Raiders being denied a four-pointer for a forward pass ruling which the refs later admitted was incorrect.

Flanagan said the referees already had a tough enough job and applauded their transparency in admitting mistakes in recent times.

"I think that department is doing its best," Flanagan said as he completed preparations for Thursday night's clash at Suncorp Stadium against the Broncos.

"They haven't got it right and they put their hand up, let's just hope we work really hard as a code to get it right for when the big games come around.

"There have been a couple of decisions that went against us but we need to be good enough to get the win considering the decisions and take the referees out of it.

"I heard some chat around getting rid of the Bunker but it wasn't that long ago we were saying we need technology, we have it why don't we use it - now we're using it and we want to get rid of it."

https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/07/25...ally-in-cronulla-sharks-coach-shane-flanagan/

Flanagan 2 days later after he cops a few questionable calls:

Flanagan not happy with referees this time around
Author
Joel Gould
Timestamp
Fri 27 Jul 2018, 12:01 AM
Cronulla Sharks coach Shane Flanagan has taken aim at the Referees Bunker and prop Andrew Fifita after his side lost 12-10 to the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.

When asked where the game was lost Flanagan said "with a couple of decisions in my book".

Just a day after praising the NRL Bunker for its transparency in admitting its mistakes, Flanagan turned on the video review officials on Thursday night.

The no-try ruling against Ricky Leutele in the 26th minute was the major bone of contention, where the Sharks centre appeared to put the ball down on Jamayne Isaako's right foot as he was rolled over on his back by Jordan Kahu just before half-time.

The on-field ruling by Grant Atkins was try but he referred to the Bunker for clarification, which over-turned that decision.

"With the 'no try' to Ricky Leutele the Bunker has got to have sufficient evidence that the ball didn't touch the ground," Flangan said.

"I watched every replay and it was a brave call to say that the ball didn't touch the ground. He's got to have sufficient evidence to over-rule the referee," Flanagan said.

"I think any fair judge would find it hard to find sufficient evidence to over-rule that decision. That refereeing standard today wasn't up to scratch."

Flanagan also pointed to a penalty against Matt Moylan when he was ruled to have put Isaako in a dangerous position after the pair collided as the Broncos fullback went to catch a short drop-out and subsequently landed on his head.

A ruling of a knock-on against Matt Prior in a one-on-one strip also did not please the Cronulla coach.

Jordan Kahu kicking a penalty in the 48th minute penalty to give the Broncos a 12-10 lead, ended up being how the scores finished. The last 30 minutes was simply dogged defence by both sides.

The Sharks got the rub of the green in the win over the Raiders the previous week, a reality Flangan acknowledged.

"We were on the receiving end last week and the opposite this week," he said.

https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/07/27...gan-not-happy-with-referees-this-time-around/

 

[gaffer]

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...l/news-story/ec4140bd66ae6b93a9c6e146cbbfbfdb

THE re-signing of Melbourne’s Bellamy could have significant ramifications for one of the game’s best assistant coaches.

Bellamy’s right-hand man Adam O’Brien has rejected an option in his favour to extend his stay at AAMI Park for at least another year.

O’Brien is largely considered as an NRL head coach-in-waiting.He has not closed the door on remaining at the Storm but rival clubs could swoop knowing he is now off contract.

wonder if we'll talk to him

 

[Glenneel]

Bunny Reilly never played with Parra. I think you mean Stumpy Stevens...Jack Gibson was an EXCEPTIONAL coach...Once in a generation...years ahead of his time...

Yes Pete you're right, obviously your memory better than mine, glad the DDT the farmers used around Hay didn't affect your memory.

 

[Glenneel]

The hypocrisy is delicious...

Flanagan backs the referees on Wednesday after his side is gifted a win:

Flanagan not happy with referees this time around
Author
Joel Gould
Timestamp
Fri 27 Jul 2018, 12:01 AM
Cronulla Sharks coach Shane Flanagan has taken aim at the Referees Bunker and prop Andrew Fifita after his side lost 12-10 to the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.

When asked where the game was lost Flanagan said "with a couple of decisions in my book".

Just a day after praising the NRL Bunker for its transparency in admitting its mistakes, Flanagan turned on the video review officials on Thursday night.

The no-try ruling against Ricky Leutele in the 26th minute was the major bone of contention, where the Sharks centre appeared to put the ball down on Jamayne Isaako's right foot as he was rolled over on his back by Jordan Kahu just before half-time.

The on-field ruling by Grant Atkins was try but he referred to the Bunker for clarification, which over-turned that decision.

"With the 'no try' to Ricky Leutele the Bunker has got to have sufficient evidence that the ball didn't touch the ground," Flangan said.

"I watched every replay and it was a brave call to say that the ball didn't touch the ground. He's got to have sufficient evidence to over-rule the referee," Flanagan said.

"I think any fair judge would find it hard to find sufficient evidence to over-rule that decision. That refereeing standard today wasn't up to scratch."

Flanagan also pointed to a penalty against Matt Moylan when he was ruled to have put Isaako in a dangerous position after the pair collided as the Broncos fullback went to catch a short drop-out and subsequently landed on his head.

A ruling of a knock-on against Matt Prior in a one-on-one strip also did not please the Cronulla coach.

Jordan Kahu kicking a penalty in the 48th minute penalty to give the Broncos a 12-10 lead, ended up being how the scores finished. The last 30 minutes was simply dogged defence by both sides.

The Sharks got the rub of the green in the win over the Raiders the previous week, a reality Flangan acknowledged.

"We were on the receiving end last week and the opposite this week," he said.

https://www.nrl.com/news/2018/07/27...gan-not-happy-with-referees-this-time-around/

Why is it that the Broncos ALWAYS get the rub of the green when playing at Suncorp? Is it crowd intimidation, NRL conspiracy to get Broncos into finals or something more sinister but last nite at least 5-6 contentious calls and ALL went against Cronulla. And this is not unusual for any team that plays them at Suncorp.

 

[Glenneel]

My first words was actually a full sentence.
I was 3 mths old. Everyone was amazed. I could read a book by age 1.

Pitty you can't speel correctly even now!

 

[Glenneel]

Now you’ve said some outlandish things in the past, but does anyone actually believe you’ve ever read a book?

He only bought Playboy Mags to read the articles.

 

[Soren Lorenson]

Pitty you can't speel correctly even now!

 

[Glenneel]

Yes Soren you were about to say something?

 

[hindy111]

Pitty you can't speel correctly even now!

It sure is a pitty. However to my defense 85% of my errors are due to using phone and not being bothered to fix

 

[hindy111]

Yes Soren you were about to say something?

Is this a question?

 

[Oscarman]

Why is it that the Broncos ALWAYS get the rub of the green when playing at Suncorp? Is it crowd intimidation, NRL conspiracy to get Broncos into finals or something more sinister but last nite at least 5-6 contentious calls and ALL went against Cronulla. And this is not unusual for any team that plays them at Suncorp.

Broncos winning is worth a lot of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ to the NRL. Same stuff happens in AFL and most other elite level sports.

 

[Soren Lorenson]

Broncos winning is worth a lot of $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ to the NRL. Same stuff happens in AFL and most other elite level sports.

I would have thought Parramatta winning would be worth a lot of dollars to the NRL too.

 

[Oscarman]

I would have thought Parramatta winning would be worth a lot of dollars to the NRL too.

Definitely. Sadly vested interests get in the way.

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

Definitely. Sadly vested interests get in the way.

So, are you seriously saying that the refs deliberately cheat?

I think it is more the influence of large, home-town crowds that constantly remind refs of potential offences by the opposition that helps teams like the Broncs out.

 

[Bazal]

So, are you seriously saying that the refs deliberately cheat?

I think it is more the influence of large, home-town crowds that constantly remind refs of potential offences by the opposition that helps teams like the Broncs out.

Or is it vested interests within Parramatta meaning the NRL see us a rabble rather than a strong, money spinning club?

 

[Dibs]

So, are you seriously saying that the refs deliberately cheat?

I think it is more the influence of large, home-town crowds that constantly remind refs of potential offences by the opposition that helps teams like the Broncs out.

All these conspiracy theories have no credibility. It would only take one disgruntled person in the know to spill the beans. Since that has never happened it is safe to assume the conspiracy theories have never happened

 

[Soren Lorenson]

All these conspiracy theories have no credibility. It would only take one disgruntled person in the know to spill the beans. Since that has never happened it is safe to assume the conspiracy theories have never happened

Human error, unconscious bias and poor systems and training are way more likely than a conspiracy to see Parramatta on the bottom of the table while Brisbane prospers.

 

[parra pete]

Yes Pete you're right, obviously your memory better than mine, glad the DDT the farmers used around Hay didn't affect your memory.

Use to drink it by the bucketload when I was a Hay boy..Moved to Thurgoona (Albury) six months ago to be closer to doctors....after 51 years living in Hay....

 

[El Diablo]

I would have thought Parramatta winning would be worth a lot of dollars to the NRL too.

the NRL does what the power brokers want

Frank isn't one of them and is only interested in saving a dollar