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[G Las D]

Harrigan has admitted that referees, including video referees, have made 'serious' (my word) mistakes this weekend.
This appears to centre around the interpretation of the obstruction rule.
What do you think about the confusion and inconsistency in interpreting the obstruction rule.
What do you think about the general standard of refereeing this NRL season?
Surely the top game deserves the best refereeing. Is it getting it?
Surely the fact that they've all been called to the headmaster's study for a good talking to says their standards have slipped.

Edited by G Las D, 20 August 2012 - 04:56 PM.

[Bourbon Rat]

Obstruction guidelines for referees

And it looks like poor old dagwood is the sacrificial official

[G Las D]

How good are those simple little diagrams in your link BR
In the heat of the moment seems refs and vid refs can't interpret the rule.
Maybe the little animated diagrams will help them out.
It really is like being back at school.