Penalty Try Decision

[Bigchook]

You're such a cool character BC, I could learn from you.
Unfortunately in this case I think you are playing the ostrich a little.
Referees??
The nrl hasn't used them in years.
And nobody on this forum has ever explained the penalties we don't receive. (discounting square ups)

Penalties aren't something the nrl introduced as some sort of power play where both side get 5 penalties to go on the attack. It's not meant to be an even penalty count. In regards to last week, I spent more time screaming at our players laying in the ruck then I did at warriors players in the ruck. We were truly awful and Ill disciplined.

Like everyone else I cant really explain the long term penalty situation.

[Johnny Tobin]

+1000. I can't remember the last time we lost a game where this forum didn't believe it was due to the referees. Every team says the same shit after they lose.

Every team may say it but we have a legitimate gripe. The stats are damning.

The worst one was the knock on call on Matterson. He was away with the fullback to beat.

[Bigchook]

Every team may say it but we have a legitimate gripe. The stats are damning.

The worst one was the knock on call on Matterson. He was away with the fullback to beat.

Yeah the matterson call was a shit one. Happens all the time though. It was some tin hat conspiracy to thwart us a chance at winning the match and rescuing our season.

[Johnny Tobin]

Yeah the matterson call was a shit one. Happens all the time though. It was some tin hat conspiracy to thwart us a chance at winning the match and rescuing our season.

Who is saying that? Our season was done weeks ago.

We should have received a bunch of penalties and didn't get any discretionary ones. How can you explain no penalty on the scrum clock or the head high on Toups ingoal? It can only be explained by referee bias and, contrary to the belief of some, it cost us the game.

[Insider]

Because Friend won't back down from their dispute, and allowing him to kick goals would mean they need him, and so Jacko wins

Somehow I don't think Friend is choosing who will be the goal kicker from week to week.

[Bigchook]

Who is saying that? Our season was done weeks ago.

We should have received a bunch of penalties and didn't get any discretionary ones. How can you explain no penalty on the scrum clock or the head high on Toups ingoal? It can only be explained by referee bias and, contrary to the belief of some, it cost us the game.

It most definitely did not cost us the game.

[Johnny Tobin]

It most definitely did not cost us the game.

I'm always happy to agree to disagree.

[2026]

Where are you people getting this tripe?

The call was contentious but acceptable. You couldnt tell with 100% certainty that he would of got that down.

The warriors beat us fair and square. They dominated the ruck and contact thus receiving a heap of penalties.

It was only their lacklustre attack which kept us in the game.

As for someone writing that they had the entire kiwi team playing - lmao.

They are missing their biggest off season recruit. They lost their half in the first 10 which forced a backrower onto the wing and they had Johnson on one leg.

Seriously, i sometimes wonder how frustrating it must be for orher teams fans listening to our excuses.

The only way you'll ever have 100% certainty in ANY penalty try situation is with a crystal ball.

Common sense tells us that Manu would have grounded the ball unless he tripped, had a heart attack, brain explosion etc etc

[Insider]

The only way you'll ever have 100% certainty in ANY penalty try situation is with a crystal ball.

Common sense tells us that Manu would have grounded the ball unless he tripped, had a heart attack, brain explosion etc etc

For sure, even with the interference he missed by an inch or so, take that away and he scores. Shame for him, would of been a fitting reward for a very good debut.

[eddie]

Penalties aren't something the nrl introduced as some sort of power play where both side get 5 penalties to go on the attack. It's not meant to be an even penalty count. .

Of course not.
But penalties are used as a "power play" by the game managers to engineer things as they see fit.
Close finishes, less mid-field play, tv entertainment for the casual fans, and desired results are all part of the plan.
The nrl looks like it's trying to make the game a cross between basketball and that wrestling circus.

I want referees back.
I want an impartial governing body.
I want a clear set of rules.
I want a girl with a short skirt and a long jacket.

[Vasco]

The penalty and 10 in the bin was the correct decision...

Are you sure?

If it was ten in the bin then they are admitting a professional foul when attempting to score a try. Does that mean a penalty try should have been awarded? If not, why sin bin the offending player?

[Pass the Ball]

Are you sure?

If it was ten in the bin then they are admitting a professional foul when attempting to score a try. Does that mean a penalty try should have been awarded? If not, why sin bin the offending player?

I can't be sure but the last couple of similar examples have resulted in sin-binnings and a penalty.

The only penalty tries that I can recall are when the player has the ball in hand....

[BallyChook]

I can't be sure but the last couple of similar examples have resulted in sin-binnings and a penalty.

The only penalty tries that I can recall are when the player has the ball in hand....

Um, 2013 Grand Final??

[Guest]

Who is saying that? Our season was done weeks ago.

We should have received a bunch of penalties and didn't get any discretionary ones. How can you explain no penalty on the scrum clock or the head high on Toups ingoal? It can only be explained by referee bias and, contrary to the belief of some, it cost us the game.

You don't even know the basic laws of the game you shouldn't be speaking on penalties.

[Vasco]

I can't be sure but the last couple of similar examples have resulted in sin-binnings and a penalty.

The only penalty tries that I can recall are when the player has the ball in hand....

I'm positive the Warriors were awarded a penalty try for a similar offence when we played them in Gosford?

Can anyone else confirm?