Graham Annesley weekly football briefing - Round 10 - NRL
In today's briefing Annesley made reference to a media release on May 5: Communication to NRL clubs and match officials - NRL
The intention was to make it clear that teams and officials knew what was coming for Round 10. Just note though that the media release clearly states Round 9.
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Either the on-field and video officials have absolutely no idea what constitutes a careless tackle, or they intentionally ignore the directive to send Niukore to the sin bin.
In today's briefing Annesley made reference to a media release on May 5: Communication to NRL clubs and match officials - NRL
The intention was to make it clear that teams and officials knew what was coming for Round 10. Just note though that the media release clearly states Round 9.
From Round Nine of the NRL Telstra Premiership, Match Officials have been reminded to take minimal tolerance for avoidable contact with the head or neck.
While incidental or minor contact will continue to be penalised and potentially placed on report, on-field officials and the NRL Bunker have been encouraged to use the sin bin or send-off mechanisms for contact deemed careless or reckless and involving a significant degree of force around the head and neck.
While incidental or minor contact will continue to be penalised and potentially placed on report, on-field officials and the NRL Bunker have been encouraged to use the sin bin or send-off mechanisms for contact deemed careless or reckless and involving a significant degree of force around the head and neck.
Player | Marata Niukore |
Charge/incident | High tackle - careless |
Either the on-field and video officials have absolutely no idea what constitutes a careless tackle, or they intentionally ignore the directive to send Niukore to the sin bin.
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