: Sat Mar 14, 2009 8:46 am  

I actually think phil bentham is a decent ref, then maybe ganson as the above say he does like being the star of the show

: Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:53 am  

Gazemous wrote:

I think they are all pretty consistant though. Just looking forward to Bonzo's debut in SL so we can have a Cas ref for once.

: Mon Mar 16, 2009 9:11 pm  

In all honesty all supporters bag the ref if their team has lost ( not always but most times ). But if I am watching a neutral game either SL or NRL I find the ref to be pretty good, he may let little things go one way, but then lets things go for the other side also. He may make a couple of cock-ups during the game, but in a fast moving sport these are inevitable.
I would say the standard is quite good.

: Tue Mar 17, 2009 1:19 pm  

Giantscorpio wrote:

In all honesty all supporters bag the ref if their team has lost ( not always but most times ). But if I am watching a neutral game either SL or NRL I find the ref to be pretty good, he may let little things go one way, but then lets things go for the other side also. He may make a couple of cock-ups during the game, but in a fast moving sport these are inevitable.
I would say the standard is quite good.

A very fair assessment there old lad imo

: Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:54 pm  

The game has quickened up so much over the last few years that I think all ref's do well to keep up with play over 80 minutes.
I think a lot of ref's get slated due to the complete inadequacy of touch judges. For me the role of the touch judge is the weakest area in SL and is in urgent need of attention, boy do they do my head in

: Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:59 pm  

Big Man wrote:

I think a lot of ref's get slated due to the complete inadequacy of touch judges. For me the role of the touch judge is the weakest area in SL and is in urgent need of attention, boy do they do my head in

I agree 100%. The number of times touch judges seem oblivious to the most obvious infringements right in front of their eyes bewilders me.

: Tue Mar 17, 2009 3:27 pm  

Big Man wrote:

I think a lot of ref's get slated due to the complete inadequacy of touch judges. For me the role of the touch judge is the weakest area in SL and is in urgent need of attention, boy do they do my head in

In that case then, in your understanding, what is the role of a touch judge and what duties do they perform during the game?

: Tue Mar 17, 2009 3:36 pm  

Bonzo wrote:

In that case then, in your understanding, what is the role of a touch judge and what duties do they perform during the game?

I would suggest a part of their role is to assist the official in any infringements made in the game and bring them to the referee's attention.

: Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:42 pm  

I loved Klein. What a bloke.

: Wed Mar 18, 2009 6:51 pm  

xJAMIEx wrote:

I loved Klein. What a bloke.