Thur 22nd Feb: SL: Hull KR v Leeds Rhinos KO 8pm (Sky)

[Dave T]

Just now, Padge said:

The ref was a way off, he would have looked a fool if the grounding wasn't checked and a later replay showed, has has actually happened he lost control just before grounding.

The ref didn't ask for that to be checked to be fair, I think it's just protocol. Isn't it? 

[StandOffHalf]

Fantastic eyes-up crossfield kick inside his own 20 by Croft and Handley catches and goes around the fullback for the try.

The Leeds left winger looks even more assured this term. His tries last week and this are both classy and easy on the eye.

[Padge]

Just now, Dave T said:

The ref didn't ask for that to be checked to be fair, I think it's just protocol. Isn't it? 

Yes, but if they hadn't checked, and then as Sky do to find controversy, they could show it wasn't grounded, the ref and VR would look foolish.

 

[StandOffHalf]

6 minutes ago, Dave T said:

Sky really need to work on this video ref coverage. Looks amateur

It is blurrier and less on the ball than in previous years.

[JohnM]

A Hiku haiku.

Why a penalty

I give an explanation

Not knowing myself

[Dave T]

Another bad one. 

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

Leeds really are gifting this game away.

[MattSantos]

Has to be a red again? Bend your back. 

[RSN]

That one was a yellow, first one was a red.

[bratman]

No mitigation there

[Dave T]

Just now, MattSantos said:

Has to be a red again? Bend your back. 

Aye, some tacklers are genuinely not even trying to make legal tackles. 

Edited February 22 by Dave T

[MZH]

FFS Leeds, just handed them the game, and they are incredibly lucky that they haven't seen a red.

[Padge]

Just now, MattSantos said:

Has to be a red again? Bend your back. 

No, that was a definite yellow, hit the shoulder rode into contact with the head with minimal force.

[MattSantos]

Just now, Padge said:

No, that was a definite yellow, hit the shoulder rode into contact with the head with minimal force.

Minimal force.. you know that how? 

[StandOffHalf]

''I don't think there's any kind of real force in there.''

Kyle Amor after Sam Lisone stops Minichiello in his tracks.

I think yellow is a tad harsh there. It is almost like a front-on seat-belt tackle where Lisone has to get something on the runner. Minichiello could score and Lisone is looking to stop him.

Just a penalty IMO. It might ride up, but it's not dangerous or high force to head.

[Northern Eel]

Another excellent try. It has been a good game overall.

[GeordieSaint]

Whitbread excellent this evening. 

[WN83]

Surprised Hiku had the energy to make that run. He’s looked goosed throughout most of the match so far. 

[MattSantos]

I keep thinking Jeff Linton is playing. Yah. Go and be a majestic Swan Jeff. Yah. 

[bratman]

Good try. Pretty good game given the state of the pitch 

[Northern Eel]

An important metric to follow currently is how many of these cards would have been given before the rule change. I think the answer is still well in the 'most' category?

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

Just now, bratman said:

Good try. Pretty good game given the state of the pitch 

What channel you on?

[Dave T]

8 minutes ago, Padge said:

Yes, but if they hadn't checked, and then as Sky do to find controversy, they could show it wasn't grounded, the ref and VR would look foolish.

 

The ref was actually close, he had done better than most defenders and the touchy had a clear view too. If the ref didn't see it, ask for it. 

[DavidM]

Jack Smith has had a very good game i reckon

[meast]

Leeds's discipline, or lack of it, led superbly by their captain will be the reason they lose this game, absolutely dumb.