Should the Dogs be docked points?

[butchmcdick]

can't say i'd ever feel sympathy for a referee

TWO NRL referees have been struck by bottles and an ambulance has been called after Canterbury fans threw projectiles following a controversial loss to South Sydney on Friday.
The NRL has already begun investigating the fans responsible for pelting officials with objects and Bulldogs boss Raelene Castle has reportedly apologised to officials Gavin Morris and Gerard Sutton, labelling the action from the unruly fans as ?unacceptable?.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/re...ntroversial-loss/story-fndujljl-1227290549466

 

[--Storm--]

That dickhead shouldn't be a captain in the NRL, NRL need to step in and strip him of it, embarrassment.

 

[big hit!]

Sure, but the bias by the officials towards Souths is so great that they'd have awarded it even if he'd missed.

It's a waste of time even playing this season. Souths are going to be premiers come hell or high water. They got every conceivable leg-up last year, and they're getting the same this year.

Oh just f**k off, seriously. this bullshit

the refs penalised Ben Lowe for a strip on the last tackle 5m out of the goal line and in front of the sticks in the 76th or 77th minute. Canterbury took the tap and lost the ball in the ensuing set. Take the 2 points and virtually have the game wrapped up with a decent set in possession, kick and then a set in defence. They wouldn't have been in the situation to defend a field goal and penalised for a negligent charge down which is what it was.

the NFL has the same rule that if you make contact with the QB's legs while he's throwing the ball, you get penalised. He's in a vulnerable position, not unlike a player kicking the ball in rugby league.

 

[butchmcdick]

Reports of fan violence have marred a controversial grand final rematch between the Canterbury Bulldogs and South Sydney Rabbitohs at Sydney's Olympic stadium.

The Nine Network reported an unsuspecting fan was punched in an unprovoked attack, after angry Bulldogs fans showered match officials with bottles post-match.


The NRL also confirmed that a sideline interchange official had been taken to hospital with a suspected broken shoulder after being hit by a bottle and falling.

The fans were remonstrating after referee Gerard Sutton had penalised Bulldogs skipper James Graham for diving at the legs of Souths half-back Adam Reynolds.

The subsequent penalty was converted to hand Souths an 18-17 victory.

More to come.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-04-03/fan-voilence-mars-nrl-grand-final-rematch/6370416

 

[Pierced Soul]

That wasn't a penalty. One of the worst decisions in recent times.

The dogs were robbed. I can understand why the players went off I knew the bottles were coming, it's a shame it happened. Can the nrl check if officials put any bets on?

 

[Noname36]

They got absolutely f**ked over by the refs and they'd be filthy...but at the end of the day it's just a game and that violent and dangerous behaviour is horrendous.

 

[East Coast Tiger]

Get Greenberg to investigate.

 

[DB]

Perth Bulldogs has a ring to it.

 

[afinalsin666]

Jesus Christ, a broken shoulder? That's f**ked.

 

[Mr Spock!]

Dogs carrying on like they were the only team to ever lose a game for a dodgy decision and that killing the refs after the game was understandable.

 

[I Bleed Maroon]

f**k I missed all this

 

[BranVan3000]

That wasn't a penalty. One of the worst decisions in recent times.

The dogs were robbed. I can understand why the players went off I knew the bottles were coming, it's a shame it happened. Can the nrl check if officials put any bets on?

It was a penalty every day of the week in every game. Only reason people are whinging is because it happened to decide the outcome of the match. And the Bulldogs players threw a tantrum because they f**ked up

 

[footy75]

James Graham has a lot to answer for. His behaviour shows everyone in the crowd it is acceptable to belittle and abuse the refs. Instead he needs to learn to cop a decision on the chin regardless of this thoughts on the matter.

This... He's such a good player and wears his heart on his sleeve but the way he conducts himself at times is disgraceful.

Like the way Des Hasler represented himself and the club in the presser...respect.

 

[TonyT6]

Reynolds out for 4 months, can't believe people are arguing with the penalty.

 

[Yoda]

I can only assume by the hysteria on this forum that someone died from getting hit by a plastic bottle?

 

[Mr Spock!]

I think refs should be armed at Dogs games eg

Soccer Ref Pulls Out Gun To Protect Himself

http://www.totalprosports.com/2009/03/31/soccer-ref-pulls-out-gun-to-protect-himself/

 

[--Storm--]

penalty 100% but I think it should be from where the ball is kicked from.

 

[TonyT6]

penalty 100% but I think it should be from where the ball is kicked from.

Rule book says otherwise, refs got it spot on.

 

[Vic Mackey]

Yep. Absolutely disgusting reaction to a game of football.

It happens at the A League weekly and the media never give a shit.

 

[Swiftstylez]

penalty 100% but I think it should be from where the ball is kicked from.

Go back to my post on page 3. Yes penalty, yes in front.