upnunder
Referees in England
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Only a couple of points I would disagree with- offsides werent a problem in the game- both scrum halves took ages to pass the ball, so it looked like defence was up too early, but they werent.
Other one is the tackler not releasing- Assessor didnt mention this at all in the post match debrief, and I gave a YC in first half for persistent infringement at the breakdown, which sorted this out.
Other than that- quite happy with the report.
He also got the weather wrong- it was breezy and bright sunshine.
1. CHALLENGE OF THE MATCH:
Both teams from Midland League 2, one from North and the other West, should be a very competitive game and a good challenge for this grade 8 referee. A match of two halves Red dominating play in the first half and the reverse happening in the second with Blue scoring 21 unopposed points. He was little slow off the mark but managed to get in to the right position to decide and make the right decision where and when necessary. Dealt with the foul play and professional fouls quickly and with out fuss.
A dry afternoon with no sun or wind and the pitch is in good condition. –
2. MATCH MANAGEMENT:
It wasn’t an easy game to referee because it was played at a level 6 speed with level 10 skills. With one or two exceptions James managed the game well trying to play advantage where he could only for both sides to make a mess of it. There appeared to be a continuous string of endless scrums for knock-on’s and forward passes. The one consolation was that he put the scrums together very well and controlled this area of the game well.
PLEASE ASSESS THE REFEREE’S MATCH MANAGEMENT USING CRITERIA MD
3. THE REFEREE’S POTENTIAL:
James was competent at this level on this game; he is fit enough but needs to improve his speed off the mark. In my opinion he is good enough to referee at level 7 and is learning fast. Both coaches made a point of complementing his game in my hearing and the Red coach doesn’t like referees.
4. KEY COMPONENTS
REFEREE’S STRENGTHS - Please select up to three of the above units to outline the referee’s strengths in this match, using the Key Components descriptors.
Line-Out
Didn’t miss a thing here as far as I could see. Nice to see referees actually blow his whistle for not straight. He caught the Red jumper leaning on the opposition which others I have watched this year have missed. ( Make the two front players responsible for setting the gap you shouldn’t need to mark each line out)
Advantage
James obviously enjoys this law, and just a pity the players weren’t skilled enough to use it.
Scrum
He excelled at putting the scrum together and I don’t remember a single on collapsing. When they started to anticipate the “engage” he changed his rhythm and got it back in control.( remember no. 8’s have to bind too)
AREAS TO DEVELOP - Please select up to three of the above units to outline areas that need to be developed using the Key Components Descriptors.
Ruck/Maul
There were far too many offside’s not given for loiterers/guards and rear foot offenders.
Solution
In order to catch them you need to move and don’t point to highlight someone is off side and then not act when they don’t move. Point once &, warn, then penalises. It be comes a game of wills which you have to win
Tackle
Several penalties were given in both halves against both teams for not releasing the tackled player.
Solution
Although you eventually dealt with this I believe you would have made the game easier for you to referee and fairer for the players, if you had spoken to the captain certainly of Blue in the first halve and threatened more sever sanctions if it persisted than waiting until late in the second half.
Other one is the tackler not releasing- Assessor didnt mention this at all in the post match debrief, and I gave a YC in first half for persistent infringement at the breakdown, which sorted this out.
Other than that- quite happy with the report.
He also got the weather wrong- it was breezy and bright sunshine.
1. CHALLENGE OF THE MATCH:
Both teams from Midland League 2, one from North and the other West, should be a very competitive game and a good challenge for this grade 8 referee. A match of two halves Red dominating play in the first half and the reverse happening in the second with Blue scoring 21 unopposed points. He was little slow off the mark but managed to get in to the right position to decide and make the right decision where and when necessary. Dealt with the foul play and professional fouls quickly and with out fuss.
A dry afternoon with no sun or wind and the pitch is in good condition. –
2. MATCH MANAGEMENT:
It wasn’t an easy game to referee because it was played at a level 6 speed with level 10 skills. With one or two exceptions James managed the game well trying to play advantage where he could only for both sides to make a mess of it. There appeared to be a continuous string of endless scrums for knock-on’s and forward passes. The one consolation was that he put the scrums together very well and controlled this area of the game well.
PLEASE ASSESS THE REFEREE’S MATCH MANAGEMENT USING CRITERIA MD
3. THE REFEREE’S POTENTIAL:
James was competent at this level on this game; he is fit enough but needs to improve his speed off the mark. In my opinion he is good enough to referee at level 7 and is learning fast. Both coaches made a point of complementing his game in my hearing and the Red coach doesn’t like referees.
4. KEY COMPONENTS
REFEREE’S STRENGTHS - Please select up to three of the above units to outline the referee’s strengths in this match, using the Key Components descriptors.
Line-Out
Didn’t miss a thing here as far as I could see. Nice to see referees actually blow his whistle for not straight. He caught the Red jumper leaning on the opposition which others I have watched this year have missed. ( Make the two front players responsible for setting the gap you shouldn’t need to mark each line out)
Advantage
James obviously enjoys this law, and just a pity the players weren’t skilled enough to use it.
Scrum
He excelled at putting the scrum together and I don’t remember a single on collapsing. When they started to anticipate the “engage” he changed his rhythm and got it back in control.( remember no. 8’s have to bind too)
AREAS TO DEVELOP - Please select up to three of the above units to outline areas that need to be developed using the Key Components Descriptors.
Ruck/Maul
There were far too many offside’s not given for loiterers/guards and rear foot offenders.
Solution
In order to catch them you need to move and don’t point to highlight someone is off side and then not act when they don’t move. Point once &, warn, then penalises. It be comes a game of wills which you have to win
Tackle
Several penalties were given in both halves against both teams for not releasing the tackled player.
Solution
Although you eventually dealt with this I believe you would have made the game easier for you to referee and fairer for the players, if you had spoken to the captain certainly of Blue in the first halve and threatened more sever sanctions if it persisted than waiting until late in the second half.