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There's usually about 18...Nowhere for the next few weeks, pulled hamstring 30 minutes into my game Saturday!
Fortunately there was a ref on the touchline to take over.
There's usually about 18...Nowhere for the next few weeks, pulled hamstring 30 minutes into my game Saturday!
Fortunately there was a ref on the touchline to take over.
I once did do that, told captains that appeals etc were too much as I was trying to play advantage, so for next 5 minutes I would blow immediately for any offense, after 5 minutes another chat with captains asking how they liked the new wat it was refereed. They agreed to shut down all chat as blowing the whistle every few seconds was driving me and both teams nutsThis weekend is going to be interesting.
We'll be at Anzac Oval, because we're always at the Oval.
The Head of the NT referees wrote to the local Union President - ref abuse, insinuations of bias, all unacceptable. All perfectly fair points.
Rugby in Alice has a bit of a 'it's bush footy' problem. The referees before me, including the only other referee in town besides me, have become normalized to the way they're treated by coaches and players. Appeals at every decision, and when there isn't a decision. The odd spray. Captains trying to take hostages: "If you don't do XX, my players will likely do YY".
I've told OtherRef he's a far nicer than I am, and the behavior here is the worst, relatively, I've seen and heard in 28 years of refereeing.
So we had a chat about what to do, and the coaches, captains, and senior players and tell them that we're drawing a hard line. Coaches will STFU and stick to coaching. The first appeal for a decision will get a warning; second is a PK, third is a card, and fourth - well, we keep going. If there are appeals, a number of things can happen: even if you're about to score, you risk us bringing it back. Or, we're going to blow everything, material or not, with good context or not.
So, wish us luck. This could be a bumpy ride.
This weekend is going to be interesting.
So, wish us luck. This could be a bumpy ride.
I spoke too soon - will be AR'ing some number of college national playoffs (Round of 16 and quarterfinals) for Mens D2, Mens Small College, Womens D1)Fall season is done. Weekend will be spent working on getting dozens of referees in the area and region paid for playoff assignments.
NRL fans will tell you that having Ashley Klein referee is like having a neutral referee. Their reasoning is that he's too bad to be biased.No game this weekend as we are at the RLWC Final at Old Trafford to watch Samoa v Australia.
I shall be shouting for Samoa. Australia v NZ semi was worthy of a Final. It really is a great product when it's played like that.
Unfortunately international Rugby League is a bit of a basket case with too much sway held by NRL. The fact Ashley Klein (Aus) refereed the Aus v NZ semi is a bit rubbish - although he was good. The Aussies veto (or almost always did) neutral referees for their games against GB/England - I think they finally relented with Henry Perenara but I assume he is unavailable/not at the level required anymore.
Can I ask, was the solitary 7 scored after you missed two knock-ons, a forward pass, an offside and a fumbled touch down?169-0, in a "friendly." 27 tries, 17 kicks.
Did have 127-7 earlier this year in a league match.
Nope. The losing side won a penalty for holding on, tapped, and spun it out wide.Can I ask, was the solitary 7 scored after you missed two knock-ons, a forward pass, an offside and a fumbled touch down?
Somewhat amazingly, it went perfectly. Bar one appeal in teh second minute, everyone concentrated on playing rugby. They ere so worried abour cards, the rugby was really good. Tempers didn't rise, so the mood was good. Good natuted comments were exchanged.Looking forward to your feedback on this.
Nope. Monthly Central Autralian Rugby Union Committee Meeting - the two referees, three from the Exec, and then a couple of bods from the Clubs. Aaron is on the Exec and one of the clubs. If there's a ref down, he normally sticks his hand up. To his credit, I got a rueful smile and acknowledgement during agenda #2 that my points were valid.Aaroin bis normally a player presumably. And the committee meeting was a club meeting? Or a refs one and he kindly turned up to report his expereince?
Merely curious