shebeen
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I'm referring indirectly to the Rugby championship game 3 Aus vs RSA where Gold9 fake injury reaction on 27 aug 2022, which may or may not have influenced the decision of the referee and TMO to award a YC to Green9 (the internet has two main opinions if you're wondering), but it's a symptom of a wider problem.
The Aus team itself had a very public reaction to a similiar incident in July 2021, where a red card was eventually overturned in a hearing - https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-...harge-and-diving-scourge-20210718-p58aq1.html
Taking a step back here, Cricket has laws, but also this preamble:
Cricket owes much of its appeal and enjoyment to the fact that it should be played not only according to the Laws, but also within the Spirit of Cricket. The major responsibility for ensuring fair play rests with the captains, but extends to all players, match officials and, especially in junior cricket, teachers, coaches and parents.
Respect is central to the Spirit of Cricket.
Respect your captain, team-mates, opponents and the authority of the umpires.
Play hard and play fair.
Accept the umpire’s decision.
Create a positive atmosphere by your own conduct, and encourage others to do likewise.
Show self-discipline, even when things go against you.
Congratulate the opposition on their successes, and enjoy those of your own team.
Thank the officials and your opposition at the end of the match, whatever the result.
Cricket is an exciting game that encourages leadership, friendship and teamwork, which brings together people from different nationalities, cultures and religions, especially when played within the Spirit of Cricket.
Our rugby laws leave it to a single sentence.
9 FOUL PLAY
27Misconduct
We do not want to end up like football, but with cards being issued with much lower thresholds, the incentive is there to force them. Are we at the beginning of a slippery slope where action is required from WR, or is this a one off incident that will see a correction?
THE PLAYERS
The Aus team itself had a very public reaction to a similiar incident in July 2021, where a red card was eventually overturned in a hearing - https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-...harge-and-diving-scourge-20210718-p58aq1.html
Taking a step back here, Cricket has laws, but also this preamble:
Cricket owes much of its appeal and enjoyment to the fact that it should be played not only according to the Laws, but also within the Spirit of Cricket. The major responsibility for ensuring fair play rests with the captains, but extends to all players, match officials and, especially in junior cricket, teachers, coaches and parents.
Respect is central to the Spirit of Cricket.
Respect your captain, team-mates, opponents and the authority of the umpires.
Play hard and play fair.
Accept the umpire’s decision.
Create a positive atmosphere by your own conduct, and encourage others to do likewise.
Show self-discipline, even when things go against you.
Congratulate the opposition on their successes, and enjoy those of your own team.
Thank the officials and your opposition at the end of the match, whatever the result.
Cricket is an exciting game that encourages leadership, friendship and teamwork, which brings together people from different nationalities, cultures and religions, especially when played within the Spirit of Cricket.
Our rugby laws leave it to a single sentence.
9 FOUL PLAY
27Misconduct
- A player must not do anything that is against the spirit of good sportsmanship.
- Players must respect the authority of the referee. They must not dispute the referee’s decisions. They must stop playing immediately when the referee blows the whistle to stop play. Sanction: Penalty.
We do not want to end up like football, but with cards being issued with much lower thresholds, the incentive is there to force them. Are we at the beginning of a slippery slope where action is required from WR, or is this a one off incident that will see a correction?
THE PLAYERS