The Finals

[hineyrulz]

Did anyone just watch the no try against the Dragons???, what a disgrace :? EDIT The Drags are in anyway!

 

[bartman]

Yeah, I saw the video refs make a disgraceful imagining of an obstruction where there was none.

I really don't like the direction the game is going in. These video refs sit in a box and rule on technicalities that go against the real spirit of playing the game. Like Harrigan's justification on teh footy show about awarding tries if there is no separation between ball and pinkie finger, rather than looking for some downward pressure.

Interpretation of the games' rules are being skewed to keep ex-referees in a job, extending their career by sitting in a box pushing buttons. And not giving any increased certainty or authority in decisions despite the technology. If anything they are eroding the authority of the on-field referee, just so they can keep earning a living from the game, instead of making a contribution and moving on like referees of old.

The only thing the video should be used for imo is judiciary evidence after the game. Stick an in-goal touch judge at each end instead, and let the on-field referee be human, and get on with the footy as it's meant to be.

 

[hineyrulz]

Looks like Hayne has done every thing he can to get his favourite team up tonight, f**k i hate Moanly!!

 

[bartman]

I think the Dragons are the only team that could beat the Storm, so I'd hate to see them bow out tonight.

 

[salvy71]

Looks like Hayne has done every thing he can to get his favourite team up tonight, f**k i hate Moanly!!

I saw Hayne blow about 4 penalties to 0 against Manly in the first 20 minutes so I dunno where you get that one from , it aint his fault that the Dragons couldn't score a point with a 65% share of possession after 15 minutes ......the Dragons were probably dudded with that video ref decision ....but were awarded a try off a forward pass 2 minutes later so that evened it up .
Sadly the Dragons are like Parra .........they collapse when the pressures on .....but at least they've got Bennett coming over while we're stuck with tweedle dum for 2009 .........

 

[salvy71]

I think the Dragons are the only team that could beat the Storm, so I'd hate to see them bow out tonight.

I think brisbane are the most likely to knock the storm off ...and it looks liek they'll be clashing in the preliminary final .........

 

[bartman]

Storm have got this comp in the bag now, I'm afraid.

Brisbane and Manly are Ok teams, and Cronulla is gritty,but none of them compete with what the Storm bring virtually everty week. Roosters are just dead men walking, will be fun to wacth someone put them out of their misery next week.

 

[caylo]

Storm have got this comp in the bag now, I'm afraid.

Brisbane and Manly are Ok teams, and Cronulla is gritty,but none of them compete with what the Storm bring virtually everty week. Roosters are just dead men walking, will be fun to wacth someone put them out of their misery next week.

I think Warriors will pull off a first tonight and be the first team to beat the minor premiers in round one of the finals (kicking Radiers out). Brisbane will then beat Melbourne at SunCorp in week 2, Melbourne being the first Minor Premiers to not make it into week 3. Warriors will then account for the Roosters. Week 3 will see Manly stop the Warriors run of form, and they will meet a rampaging Brizy in the GF after they account for a cluless sharks team. Brizy will then give Wayne the send off he diserves with another premiership form almost nothing.

 

[Parra Guru]

Real shame, that and the try that followed would have given the Saints a 12 point buffer. Never see Manly dominate from behind on the scoreboard, which is why they can't beat the Storm. The end score was flattering. Would have loved to see Saints go toe to toe with Melbourne in a fortnight.

 

[Dutchy]

I doubt this thread would have been started if it were a Manly try being disallowed.

 

[strider]

I doubt this thread would have been started if it were a Manly try being disallowed.

of course ... manly suck - we can't help that :lol:

full marks to orford for yet another flop to milk a penalty - he has been running around the field bumping into guys when he can't manage to get in position to make a tackle all year - dally m flopper of the year!

 

[bartman]

Nah Dutchy, I hate video refs and all their crap whether its for or against our own team, or regardless of the teams involved.

It's the Biggest Issue In The Game At The Moment (tm) in my opinion...

 

[Dutchy]

He got smashed by a guy who has 30+ kegs on him...no was it was a dive.

Bad read, but no dive.

 

[bartman]

And a fair try!

 

[Dutchy]

We have had plenty similar tries disallowed this season.

I see it as the scales evening up


Another thing, doubt Parra fans will agree. But how good is Jamie Lyon? Our team is so much better with him back in the F/E position. Took alot of pressure off Orford (thats why he played so well) and he showed alot of touches of class that lead to tries or line breaks.

Killer

 

[strider]

pig rooter has been going better lately - but doesn't change the fact he is a fat turd

 

[hineyrulz]

pig rooter has been going better lately - but doesn't change the fact his is a fat turd

Nothing will change the fact he is a fat turd, even if he drops 20kgs.

 

[bartman]

Yeah, Lyon goes alright for the Sea Eagles, have to admit.

 

[hineyrulz]

Anyone watching the Storm vs Warriors semi. The Warriors really giving them a run so far. Lets hope they can keep it up.

 

[Dutchy]

I hate the Grapplers