Video Ref : Mon Jun 03, 2013 9:22 pm
Now the emotion has gone out of the game, I think it's apt to have a sensible discussion.Firstly, I think Silverwood was over-reliant on it. For the Wilkin try he was right in front of it, yet still went to the VR. I would rather a ref be confident and only go to the screen when he is not in a position to see it. When it's bang in front of him, like in that situation, I really cannot see why he needs to go upstairs?!
I thought the Wardle try (think it was him) was harsh; firstly I do not think he grounded it properly and secondly I'm unsure how a player can be deemed to have scored a try when the opposition player is in possession? I know it was explained in commentary, but I think it's entirely illogical. They were saying that the Aussies have scrapped that rule, is that true? What does everyone else think of this?
Another decision that I thought was harsh was the ball steal by Wellens on Crabtree. I think that is harsh considering that Wellens HAS to try and stop the ball from being grounded, he HAS to play at the ball. Does this decision mean that defenders cannot play at the ball when the attacker is trying to put the ball on the line? I think that is a dangerous precedent really: are defenders just meant to tackle the man and not have ANY contact on the ball?
Probably sounds like sour grapes to some, but it honestly isn't, I am just wondering on future interpretations of similar circumstances.