David J.
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I was refereeing a U-19 match. Red v Black. Black is the stronger team, Red is down 12 or so 60 minutes in.
It's open play, a couple breakdowns and a turnover when Red 13 kicks from his 40m and is immediately blocked by 3(!) Black players. Black 9 catches the ball about 15m from his goal line (doesn't call mark). I blow and award a penalty where Black 9 caught the ball. Red 9 takes a quick tap and is tackled by Black 9 after two steps. I blow again and look around.
Players are scattered across the field, Reds are running pretty hard to catch up, Blacks medium hard. Red 9 has 2 or 3 players lined up outside of him. I march 10m, take a breath and make a mark. Red 9 taps and passes and a Red back scores.
I'm pretty sure I did the right thing. In retrospect I could've justified a PT when Black 9 tackled his oppo, but the thought of a PT always comes a little late. The Black coach consoled his team as they gathered under the posts saying "the referee should have waited to make the second mark."
I had to leave immediately after and didn't get the chance to discuss it with the coach. But how long do I need to wait to make the second mark? Until the defense is set? I hope not.
It's open play, a couple breakdowns and a turnover when Red 13 kicks from his 40m and is immediately blocked by 3(!) Black players. Black 9 catches the ball about 15m from his goal line (doesn't call mark). I blow and award a penalty where Black 9 caught the ball. Red 9 takes a quick tap and is tackled by Black 9 after two steps. I blow again and look around.
Players are scattered across the field, Reds are running pretty hard to catch up, Blacks medium hard. Red 9 has 2 or 3 players lined up outside of him. I march 10m, take a breath and make a mark. Red 9 taps and passes and a Red back scores.
I'm pretty sure I did the right thing. In retrospect I could've justified a PT when Black 9 tackled his oppo, but the thought of a PT always comes a little late. The Black coach consoled his team as they gathered under the posts saying "the referee should have waited to make the second mark."
I had to leave immediately after and didn't get the chance to discuss it with the coach. But how long do I need to wait to make the second mark? Until the defense is set? I hope not.