Mike Selig
Referees in England
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Hi all,
The title says it all really, in the last 3 games I've given a total of 5 YCs and 1 RC.
Today again I gave 2 YCs both to the home side. First one, red prop clear side entry 25 meters out, not the first time red had killed the ball. As blue took a quick tap the same prop tackled the ball carrier. :noyc:
Red give away another pen for killing the ball, call over captain and say "I won't hesitate to send another to the bin if it carries on", a couple of minutes later (still only 7 minutes into 1st YC) red flanker flicks the ball back whilst off his feet at a ruck, 10 meters from try-line.:noyc:
The YC's in previous games all followed warnings to the captains, and usually soon after as well.
Now I was assessed a couple of weeks ago and the assessor said I was telling them what to do but they just weren't listening, but it is becoming a worry for me at the moment. I feel I'm not getting "easy" games anymore (you know, when you're comfortable throughout) which isn't to say I'm not reffing well (I think in general I am, and so seemingly do the teams and observers).
So I guess the question is is two YCs per game excessive and if so how can I cut down? Perhaps talk less but more effectively? Each time I've first warned the skipper "you're in dangerous territory" but clearly the message isn't getting accross.
All advice/comments welcome.
The title says it all really, in the last 3 games I've given a total of 5 YCs and 1 RC.
Today again I gave 2 YCs both to the home side. First one, red prop clear side entry 25 meters out, not the first time red had killed the ball. As blue took a quick tap the same prop tackled the ball carrier. :noyc:
Red give away another pen for killing the ball, call over captain and say "I won't hesitate to send another to the bin if it carries on", a couple of minutes later (still only 7 minutes into 1st YC) red flanker flicks the ball back whilst off his feet at a ruck, 10 meters from try-line.:noyc:
The YC's in previous games all followed warnings to the captains, and usually soon after as well.
Now I was assessed a couple of weeks ago and the assessor said I was telling them what to do but they just weren't listening, but it is becoming a worry for me at the moment. I feel I'm not getting "easy" games anymore (you know, when you're comfortable throughout) which isn't to say I'm not reffing well (I think in general I am, and so seemingly do the teams and observers).
So I guess the question is is two YCs per game excessive and if so how can I cut down? Perhaps talk less but more effectively? Each time I've first warned the skipper "you're in dangerous territory" but clearly the message isn't getting accross.
All advice/comments welcome.