Graham Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Not a good look these officials making mistakes just before we enter the finals. Peranara tonight. That unchecked given try yesterday when the foot touched the line. The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 FULL TIME PARRAMATTA EELS 26 - 12 BRISBANE BRONCOS The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clogiron Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Good on the Panthers for winning the Minor Premiership, they have been the most consistent and entertaining team by far, I fear that the Roosters and Storm might just have too much nous for them come the play offs but finger's crossed they can break the stranglehold the big two have on the Premiership. I am still surprised how much the pitch at the Cowboys new stadium cuts up, given the heat in Townsville are they over watering it? The Broncs were as per usual poor against a off form Eels who may have gained a bit of confidence from the win, but they will face much sterner opposition down the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Watt Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 1 hour ago, Graham said: Not a good look these officials making mistakes just before we enter the finals. Peranara tonight. That unchecked given try yesterday when the foot touched the line. As a matter of course we all make mistakes and officials are no different and will ever be so. I have already made a mistake today and so have you. Anthony Seibold did not coach Brisbane tonight as indicated in your team list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Naturally we all make mistakes, some bigger with more unfortunate consequences than others . My error with Seibold was of lack of observation whilst trying to get info to the forum in double quick time and in good faith using the lists as supplied by NRL.com today. I apologise for that. Some of the officiating errors this season have the potential to either affect the outcome of a game or at least the career statistics of players. One experienced commentator on Fox Sports last week, Greg Alexander, actually named the bunker man during the game and said he was wrong and not good enough. While there is scope to 'rest' refs and other officials who fall below the required standards, the bunker officials seem immune as there apparently aren't enough of them trained up to do the job. Graham Annesley and the ARL Commission have made changes to the bunker for R19 onwards. Of course refs make mistakes and well done to them if they admit that like Henry Perenara did today. I was impressed. How often do you hear that? It did however mean a perfectly good try was ruled out though. At least if they perform below the accepted standards refs know they can be stood down. Rather than be complacent and defensive, the NRL have taken action because of errors made by the bunker ahead of the 2020 finals. https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/09/14/annesley-takes-bunker-shake-up-to-commission-after-collins-error/#:~:text=The NRL has relieved its,eve of the 2020 finals.&text="Referees have demonstrated increased confidence to make their own decisions." It's no good blaming refs who have a job to do and often a split second to make important and telling decisions. If they consistently have a poor game they can be and are dropped.The bunker however should be very, very rarely wrong if at all, given the technology at their disposal and their knowledge of the rules. They have made more mistakes than should be expected. The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Saturday's Matches UK kick off times Saturday, Sep 19 Sea Eagles vs Titans Lottoland Fox Sports 3:00pm Storm vs Tigers Sunshine Coast Stadium Fox Sports 5:30pm Roosters vs Sharks SCG Fox Sports 7:35pm Aussie K.O. Times The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Manly v Titans Preview: Looking at the league table, both these teams are level on points and win/loss record. The Titans though come into this game with momentum having won their last three games. Okay they were playing bottom four teams, but at least they did win! Manly had lost six in a row before last week, but they did beat Bulldogs last week. Sea Eagles have plenty of injuries to deal with. Titans have their captain Kevin Proctor back from suspension. Looks like Titans have the edge. Why have I tipped Manly then? The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Storm v Tigers Preview Storm come into this in good form having won 11 of their last 12 matches, despite having had to make line up changes due to injuries and suspension. They go into this as favourites to extend their run with another win, this time at the expense of Wests Tigers. Tigers have lost 6 out of their last 8 games and suffered some big defeats when playing teams high up on the ladder. I suppose there is the chance that Storm might ease off before the finals. Tigers are playing for pride in this one. The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Roosters v Sharks Preview Sharks are in 8th place on the ladder and safe in making the finals. This will be a tough test for them against an in form Roosters outfit who've won 7 of their last 8 matches. They have looked very good in their last outing too. they've hit this great seam of form just at the right time with the finals ahead. Roosters have come out on top in the last four meetings with the Sharks. Roosters are favourites then. The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Watt Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 9 hours ago, Graham said: Naturally we all make mistakes, some bigger with more unfortunate consequences than others . My error with Seibold was of lack of observation whilst trying to get info to the forum in double quick time and in good faith using the lists as supplied by NRL.com today. I apologise for that. Some of the officiating errors this season have the potential to either affect the outcome of a game or at least the career statistics of players. One experienced commentator on Fox Sports last week, Greg Alexander, actually named the bunker man during the game and said he was wrong and not good enough. While there is scope to 'rest' refs and other officials who fall below the required standards, the bunker officials seem immune as there apparently aren't enough of them trained up to do the job. Graham Annesley and the ARL Commission have made changes to the bunker for R19 onwards. Of course refs make mistakes and well done to them if they admit that like Henry Perenara did today. I was impressed. How often do you hear that? It did however mean a perfectly good try was ruled out though. At least if they perform below the accepted standards refs know they can be stood down. Rather than be complacent and defensive, the NRL have taken action because of errors made by the bunker ahead of the 2020 finals. https://www.nrl.com/news/2020/09/14/annesley-takes-bunker-shake-up-to-commission-after-collins-error/#:~:text=The NRL has relieved its,eve of the 2020 finals.&text="Referees have demonstrated increased confidence to make their own decisions." It's no good blaming refs who have a job to do and often a split second to make important and telling decisions. If they consistently have a poor game they can be and are dropped.The bunker however should be very, very rarely wrong if at all, given the technology at their disposal and their knowledge of the rules. They have made more mistakes than should be expected. No need for an apology. You do an excellent job with all your match day presentations on this forum. Glad to see players taken out of bunker decisions. I see Greg Alexander at the Panthers AGM every year and told him at the last one that the best decision the Board has ever made since my couple of decades as a member was to get rid of Phil Gould. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 14 hours ago, Graham said: Manly v Titans Preview: Looking at the league table, both these teams are level on points and win/loss record. The Titans though come into this game with momentum having won their last three games. Okay they were playing bottom four teams, but at least they did win! Manly had lost six in a row before last week, but they did beat Bulldogs last week. Sea Eagles have plenty of injuries to deal with. Titans have their captain Kevin Proctor back from suspension. Looks like Titans have the edge. Why have I tipped Manly then? My preview CORRECT My tipping INCORRECT FINAL SCORE in this (too) early morning game MANLY SEA EAGLES 24 - 42 GOLD COAST TITANS The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Match just started a few minutes ago: The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 The Fox in for Storm’s second the out wide. NAS although he did collide with a defender in the line was judged not to have impeded the defence in it covering of that movement out wide by the bunker who checked it. The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Conversion by Cam Smith 12-0 Storm The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Points so far: S. Vunivalu 5, J. Addo-Carr 9 Tries C. Smith 7, C. Smith 11 Conversions The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Tigers falling like skittles in that Storm burst. Nearly a try too. Sam McIntire being escorted off the field by trainer after having been flat out after the collision. The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 The Storm are looking like they're ready for the finals. Wests have barely had time to take a breath, let alone fight back, and now two players are being helped off the field. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Tigers do get a try. Brilliantly taken if a little theatrical! That was after at least three set restarts in a row then a penalty to them. The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Kepaoa It was who scored the flying try. The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Within a couple of minutes Nico Hynes (20 mins) scores a purple try slicing through a soft Tigers defensive line. The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 16-4 Melbourne Not converted The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Hynes is taking his opportunities and looks to be a great prospect. The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Tigers over again, right by the posts. Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Futtocks Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Storm 32:10 Wests - and that's just a half time score! Let me never fall into the vulgar mistake of dreaming that I am persecuted whenever I am contradicted. Ralph Waldo Emerson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 It’s Storm visiting the scoreboard more though. The Fox has just got his second try of the game. Olam happily took a bouncing high ball from Tigers’ kick and put Addo-Carr away and there was no stopping him. He weaved his way round a defender and then dragged Douahi a few yards hanging from his coattails to put the ball down. Lovely to watch, unless you are a Tigers fan. The Australian Rugby League Forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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