The Doctor Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Referee: Ben Thaler (Wakefield) Touch Judges: Tony Martin and James Child Video Referees: Richard Silverwood and Phil Bentham. Excellent appointment as Ben follows in the footsteps of Russell Smith and Richard Silverwood in officiating both the Challenge Cup Final and Super League Grand Final in the same year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Deserves it, comfortably the best ref this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wollo Wollo Wayoo Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 How does Tony Martin keep getting the gigs. Seems hopeless and generally confuses the ref with his input. This world was never meant for one as beautiful as me. Wakefield Trinity RLFC 2012 - 2014 "The wasted years" 2013, 2014 & 2015 Official Magic Weekend "Whipping Boys" 2017 - The year the dream disappeared under Grix's left foot. 2018 - The FinniChezz Bromance 2019 - The Return of the Prodigal Son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Absolutely spot on mate . Looks out of his depth , tries to keep out of it , and gets it wrong when does get asked . It is a strange one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havenwarrior Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 How does Tony Martin keep getting the gigs. Seems hopeless and generally confuses the ref with his input. Maybe his last gig before he retires. HW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Agreed, i also think Robert Hicks has come on a long way this year and could be a top referee in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I don't get the rationale behind the two video ref thing ? Those are both top refs , they must know the protocols and rules ... Why have two ? And what if they disagree . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havenwarrior Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I don't get the rationale behind the two video ref thing ? Those are both top refs , they must know the protocols and rules ... Why have two ? And what if they disagree . If they disagree, they take the Refs decision, its 2-1. HW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted October 6, 2015 Author Share Posted October 6, 2015 I don't get the rationale behind the two video ref thing ? Those are both top refs , they must know the protocols and rules ... Why have two ? And what if they disagree . I had a good chat with Steve Ganson at Headingley the other week when covering Leeds v Castleford. He basically said the reason for the two video referee system is that regardless of the on field referees original decision, with two video referees you either get a vote of 3-0 or 2-1 after reviewing the video evidence. He did say that they would be a thorough root and cause investigation at the end of the season to see if the system (we use the same one as the NRL) is workable and delivering the right decisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Wigan fans "that's us stuffed then" Leeds fans "that's us stuffed then" Neutrals "that's us all stuffed them" Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoubleD Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 I had a good chat with Steve Ganson at Headingley the other week when covering Leeds v Castleford. He basically said the reason for the two video referee system is that regardless of the on field referees original decision, with two video referees you either get a vote of 3-0 or 2-1 after reviewing the video evidence. He did say that they would be a thorough root and cause investigation at the end of the season to see if the system (we use the same one as the NRL) is workable and delivering the right decisions. The whole 2 video refs was brought in because Ganson made a howler as a video ref didn't he in the Hull derby when Chris Green scored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevereed100 Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 Ben Thaler....does he make these appointments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 The whole 2 video refs was brought in because Ganson made a howler as a video ref didn't he in the Hull derby when Chris Green scored. But we now follow the NRL model of best out of three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Thanks chief . I think firstly they need to review the protocol of having the ref make a call before handing it over . At times it's a guess , and the video ref is shackled by that decision and wrong calls can be upheld if so called conclusive evidence doesn't emerge . Common sense seems to be forgotten . If you hand it over just let the video ref do his job with an open mind . That's one thing from Oz that never should have made it here . Go back to how it was if we want more correct decisions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmyvtec Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Thaler is the best ref we have so should be the one refing the big games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wollo Wollo Wayoo Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Agreed, i also think Robert Hicks has come on a long way this year and could be a top referee in time I Presume you are young and have plenty of patience. This world was never meant for one as beautiful as me. Wakefield Trinity RLFC 2012 - 2014 "The wasted years" 2013, 2014 & 2015 Official Magic Weekend "Whipping Boys" 2017 - The year the dream disappeared under Grix's left foot. 2018 - The FinniChezz Bromance 2019 - The Return of the Prodigal Son Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davo5 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 How does Tony Martin keep getting the gigs. Seems hopeless and generally confuses the ref with his input.watched him referee tonight's match Rochdale V Wath Brow,hopeless,couldn't keep up with play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Browny Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Expect a slow play-the-ball with Thaler in charge. If he had been reffing last year's final, he would have given Hohaia the old 'get on with it' call and had a stern word with Flower in the line as the game continued. I can confirm 30+ less sales for Scotland vs Italy at Workington, after this afternoons test purchase for the Tonga match, £7.50 is extremely reasonable, however a £2.50 'delivery' fee for a walk in purchase is beyond taking the mickey, good luck with that, it's cheaper on the telly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkw Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Great game from thaler tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back to the future Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Great game from thaler tonight. Yep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapski Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Absolutely cripples us, but had a good game tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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