Sat 27th-Sun 28th Jul: The Betfred Championship Match Thread

[oiseau]

8 hours ago, Gomersall said:

https://treizemondial.fr/un-trio-arbitral-francais-va-officier-en-championship/

France will be doubly in the spotlight during the TO match against the Dewsbury Rams. Three French referees will be on the field.

A referee known to Elite 1 regulars, Geoffrey Poumès was appointed by the RFL to referee the Toulouse Olympique match against the Rams, scheduled for July 27 at Ernest Wallon. He will be assisted by Louis Refat and Alexandre Guedes, who will be in charge of the sidelines.

Retained during the last World Cup and already called to officiate on the sidelines in the Super League, Geoffrey Poumès asserts himself with this new call as a sure value in French refereeing. Hoping that their participation in this great event creates new vocations in France!

Not impressed with the officiating. The ref was poor imo and lost control as the game went on. Both coaches criticise the officials. One of the touch judges didn’t speak English much to the frustration of the Rams. Only five penalties from each side , most of which came towards the end so hardly a difficult game but even so, the ref wasn’t great (imo of course). Not sure we should criticise the RFL who probably chose the officials in good faith but, all three should at least speak English.

[Fevrover]

8 hours ago, Wakefield Ram said:

Given Wakefield are full-time not surprising and even Fev probably have 2-3 times our playing budget not surprising. We all lost.

It isn't and you have to give Dewsbury credit FOR scoring.

[Fevrover]

6 hours ago, oiseau said:

Easy for TO who didn’t need to get out of second gear.

Good job they didn't.

[ATLANTISMAN]

7 hours ago, oiseau said:

Not impressed with the officiating. The ref was poor imo and lost control as the game went on. Both coaches criticise the officials. One of the touch judges didn’t speak English much to the frustration of the Rams. Only five penalties from each side , most of which came towards the end so hardly a difficult game but even so, the ref wasn’t great (imo of course). Not sure we should criticise the RFL who probably chose the officials in good faith but, all three should at least speak English.

Smacks of cost cutting 

[Neutralfan7]

On 24/07/2024 at 15:59, League Express said:

Sat 27th-Sun 28th Jul: The Betfred Championship Match Thread

SATURDAY 27th JULY
Toulouse Olympique v Dewsbury Rams KO 17:00 (UK time)

Please stick to discussing the matches in question and do not accuse match officials of being biased or corrupt or you run the risk of being immediately banned from the forum.

SUNDAY 28th JULY
Batley Bulldogs v Halifax Panthers KO 15:00
Doncaster v Barrow Raiders KO 15:00
Sheffield Eagles v Whitehaven KO 15:00
Wakefield Trinity v Featherstone Rovers KO 15:00
Widnes Vikings v Bradford Bulls KO 15:00
York Knights v Swinton Lions KO 15:00

Batley Doncaster Haven Wakefield Bradford York

[kiggy]

2 hours ago, ATLANTISMAN said:

Smacks of cost cutting 

I'm fairly sure the touch judges are normally French, the little fellah I see a lot. I'm not sure why the players would need to speak to the flag guys anyway.

There have been French refs in the past but it is normally an English guy they send over. Maybe they had problems with some sort of Ref Rota during the summer holidays? Or is it possible that one of the points to help raise the French games is to involve more French referees at a higher level?

It does work the other way to. Not all the TO french lads speak English. Maybe not a big a problem but still the same issue.

[oiseau]

1 hour ago, kiggy said:

I'm fairly sure the touch judges are normally French, the little fellah I see a lot. I'm not sure why the players would need to speak to the flag guys anyway.

There have been French refs in the past but it is normally an English guy they send over. Maybe they had problems with some sort of Ref Rota during the summer holidays? Or is it possible that one of the points to help raise the French games is to involve more French referees at a higher level?

It does work the other way to. Not all the TO french lads speak English. Maybe not a big a problem but still the same issue.

Yes, agree.

People were saying that this ref was appointed because it was ‘only Dewsbury’ who came over and that this would never have happened if one of the ‘bigger’ fish had been playing.

[Rene_Artois]

After what seems an eternity of away games it's great to be back home. COYD!!

[Lowdesert]

6 hours ago, ATLANTISMAN said:

Smacks of cost cutting 

Might be but if Refs/TJ’s are qualified, experienced enough and available we should be using them.

Not aimed at you mate but far too many people are making this all about the officials and ignoring the RL.  

[ATLANTISMAN]

18 minutes ago, Lowdesert said:

Might be but if Refs/TJ’s are qualified, experienced enough and available we should be using them.

Not aimed at you mate but far too many people are making this all about the officials and ignoring the RL.  

To be fair the previous president did a great job in official recruitment was down to less then 20 at one stage he managed to increase it to around 115.

Many young ones as well which is excellent.

P

[The Mighty Trin]

Getting busy at Belle Vue £2 a pint cannae complain. On my 6th pint lol 20 mins to kick off. Think we will give our neighbours the respect they deserve and will be a close game.

Up The Trin

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

Wakefield have learnt nothing from the Toulouse defeat. Ball spill after ball spill but only a part time opposition so still 12-0 up.after 30 minutes 

Edited July 28, 2024 by Wollo Wollo Wayoo

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

Fev capitalize on yet another ball spill (Shaw) and score just afore the HT hooter.

HT 18-6

 

[wakeyranger]

19 minutes ago, Wollo Wollo Wayoo said:

Wakefield have learnt nothing from the Toulouse defeat. Ball spill after ball spill but only a part time opposition so still 12-0 up.after 30 minutes 

I wouldn't say it's that bad imo (a lot intent and shape on display so far) but yes it's frustrating. We could be another two trys up if we could keep the ball. Also that fev try was very soft.

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

Well no change for 2nd 40 mins.  Spill and penalty and Fev in again.

18-12. 46 minutes.

All Fev have to do is play their sets and the game is theirs.

Edited July 28, 2024 by Wollo Wollo Wayoo

[wakeyranger]

9 minutes ago, Wollo Wollo Wayoo said:

Well no change for 2nd 40 mins.  Spill and penalty and Fev in again.

18-12. 46 minutes.

All Fev have to do is play their sets and the game is theirs.

Lol good job they didn't.

[wakeyranger]

Every pass sticks, wakey hit 40.

[Fevrover]

2 minutes ago, wakeyranger said:

Every pass sticks, wakey hit 40.

Iam surprised it isn't more against Fev's team.

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

5 minutes ago, Fevrover said:

Iam surprised it isn't more against Fev's team.

What's our completion rate? About 50%

[Wollo Wollo Wayoo]

FT Wakefield 46-18 Featherstone

 

[Fevrover]

5 minutes ago, Wollo Wollo Wayoo said:

What's our completion rate? About 50%

No idea not there but expected a lot bigger score.

[JonM]

Doncaster into the play-off spots, not sure many people predicting that at the start of the season.

[Jill Halfpenny fan]

Widnes 25 Bradford 6, expected more from Bradford, memo to self, stop listening to Gledhill.  They were pretty one dimensional, looked knackered from early on and Widnes seemed clued up on Lilleys kick for Gill. All in all an excellent afternoon. 

[Phil]

Fax come away from Batley with a win, always a tough place to get a result, happy with that 

[Jill Halfpenny fan]

1 minute ago, Phil said:

Fax come away from Batley with a win, always a tough place to get a result, happy with that 

Fax needed that.