Fri 16th Feb: SL: Leigh Leopards v Huddersfield Giants KO 8pm (Sky/SL+)

[Old Frightful]

Concern for Connor, got a bit of a belt as he came down with the ball.

Aha, head shot from somebody, that should be a card.

[Just Browny]

Oof Leutele knew straight away he had connected there.

[Padge]

1 minute ago, StandOffHalf said:

I think you punish the first offense. It's an interesting philosophical argument.

That isn't how it works, an extreme example, if a player knocks on and then thumps somebody, it isn't a scrum.

[dboy]

1 minute ago, Padge said:

That isn't how it works, an extreme example, if a player knocks on and then thumps somebody, it isn't a scrum.

A knock-on is a technical infringement; thumping someone is a foul.

Not comparable.

Two thumpings = pen against #1 thumper.

[Old Frightful]

1 minute ago, dboy said:

A knock-on is a technical infringement; thumping someone is a foul.

Not comparable.

Two thumpings = pen against #1 thumper.

I always thought that rabbit was a dirty so and so.

[Just Browny]

Sam Hewitt has had a decent game so far for Hudds, been a handful.

[StandOffHalf]

10 minutes ago, LeeF said:

The first offence was him trying to play the ball when not in control. It’s really that simple. 

It's hard to stay ''in control'' or on one's feet when someone pulls down illegally.

[longboard]

1 minute ago, Old Frightful said:

I always thought that rabbit was a dirty so and so.

Bunny punny OF.

[Padge]

6 minutes ago, dboy said:

A knock-on is a technical infringement; thumping someone is a foul.

Not comparable.

Two thumpings = pen against #1 thumper.

I said an extreme example.

Offences carry weight and refs play a wait and see game very often (advantage) to see what happens..

Players have been told, do not play the ball illegally as you will be penalised, it has obviously been given priority. Totally the ball players fault.

Why did he try to play the ball knowing someone was pulling him back?

Edited February 16 by Padge

[StandOffHalf]

8 minutes ago, Padge said:

That isn't how it works, an extreme example, if a player knocks on and then thumps somebody, it isn't a scrum.

A penalty supercedes a technical infringement.

Anyway, I'm getting back to the game(s).

[StandOffHalf]

3 minutes ago, Padge said:

I said an extreme example.

Offences carry weight and refs play a wait and see game very often (advantage) to see what happens..

Players have been told, do not play the ball illegally as you will be penalised, it has obviously been given priority. Totally the ball players fault.

Why did he try to play the ball knowing someone was pulling him back?

The player pulled him down after he had regained his feet.. Milner was the one conning the ref and exploiting the interpretations IMO.

[Padge]

2 minutes ago, StandOffHalf said:

A penalty supercedes a technical infringement.

Anyway, I'm getting back to the game(s).

Read my post above.

[Padge]

1 minute ago, StandOffHalf said:

The player pulled him down after he had regained his feet.. Milner was the one conning the ref and exploiting the interpretations IMO.

Irrelevant, players have been told you will be penalised for playing the ball illegally.

If you want a penalty wait for the ref to give it, don't try to milk it.

He knew he was being pulled back but decided to play the ball illegally thinking he could get a penalty, he didn't tough.

[Just Browny]

Nice try.

 

[Padge]

Abacus for the commentator please.

[StandOffHalf]

Nice put-down by the Hudds right wingman. Did well to hold on to the ball.

[LeeF]

19 minutes ago, StandOffHalf said:

It's hard to stay ''in control'' or on one's feet when someone pulls down illegally.

So don’t play the ball. BTW he was never “in control” 

[StandOffHalf]

10 minutes ago, Padge said:

Irrelevant, players have been told you will be penalised for playing the ball illegally.

If you want a penalty wait for the ref to give it, don't try to milk it.

He knew he was being pulled back but decided to play the ball illegally thinking he could get a penalty, he didn't tough.

Let's agree to disagree.

[StandOffHalf]

Just now, LeeF said:

So don’t play the ball. BTW he was never “in control” 

He was on his feet and would have been stable enough to play the ball, if he hadn't been dragged down illegally. I think that is sufficient, or should be sufficient.

[dboy]

27 minutes ago, Padge said:

I said an extreme example.

Offences carry weight and refs play a wait and see game very often (advantage) to see what happens..

Players have been told, do not play the ball illegally as you will be penalised, it has obviously been given priority. Totally the ball players fault.

Why did he try to play the ball knowing someone was pulling him back?

You didn't give an "extreme" example, you gave a wrong example.

It is, however, hard for the ball-player now = play as quick as you can/as quick as you've earned (and risk being penalised)...or don't play it because you know you have been interfered with (and risk not getting the advantage you have earned)...

Cue Mr Bentham...

[Padge]

Just now, dboy said:

You didn't give an "extreme" example, you gave a wrong example.

It is, however, hard for the ball-player now = play as quick as you can/as quick as you've earned (and risk being penalised)...or don't play it because you know you have been interfered with (and risk not getting the advantage you have earned)...

Cue Mr Bentham...

The example is correct, are you saying it should be a scrum.

[Just Browny]

Dunno why this has become a dull argument about nothing (actually I do), the second half was a much better game. Huddersfield will be pleased with that; gave away too much territory but defended very well on the goal line. Well deserved win, Leigh didn't have enough to break them down.

[Ant]

Scrappy game for sure, but absolute credit to the Giants red zone defence. 

Past couple of years they'd have folded under the Leigh attack 

[Snowys Backside]

Please Sky, don’t televise every game. 
 

That was boring and thank God I couldn’t make it tonight live. 
 

Slow, uninspiring, grubby, little skill and I feel sorry for the 8500 people watching that live ! ( but not that shi****use with the drum !)

[dboy]

7 minutes ago, Padge said:

The example is correct, are you saying it should be a scrum.

I said...

"A knock-on is a technical infringement; thumping someone is a foul.

Not comparable.

Two thumpings = pen against #1 thumper."

How do you find that as suggesting a scrum decision? I didn't even comment on the specific incident, just the point of Law in RL.

If you'd read the post properly, you'd see I'm supporting the point you made originally.

Please don't complain to Admin.

 

Edited February 16 by dboy