SteveWA
Charlie Fox (21)
My issue is that they use discretion when it suits them - witness several NZ games earlier in the season.
Clan v Force 13/05/22 at Forsyth Barr
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Dan54
David Wilson (68)
I haven't seen a head on head like that ruled different. Look I dislike law, but it's how they reffing it always!
Rebel man
John Thornett (49)
Look the quality just isn’t there. Normally I admire the spirit that they play with. The passion they played with early on in the year was something I was envious as an outsider
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Same shit happens every year?
Shiggins
Simon Poidevin (60)
Man force got unlucky in the first half
First try Callan had a clear turnover that wasn't awarded. Not releasing
Second try mataele pushed in the back in the lead up when trying to gather the ball
force player clearly tackled in the air and no advantage almost led to Highlanders 5th try.
Pasatoa gets his kick chased down Then shoulderd way off the ball, then high tackled. And no penalty ?
First try Callan had a clear turnover that wasn't awarded. Not releasing
Second try mataele pushed in the back in the lead up when trying to gather the ball
force player clearly tackled in the air and no advantage almost led to Highlanders 5th try.
Pasatoa gets his kick chased down Then shoulderd way off the ball, then high tackled. And no penalty ?
The Nomad
Bob Davidson (42)
Yep , just a rule that lacks insight to how it happens under match conditions and in real time. If a defender was tackling with their head as per NFL or Nate Miles for those of you who have watched a bit of State of Origin, then they deserve a red card.
The idea of an accidental head contact being a red card is just a bit too much. Rugby is a contact sport , you sign up knowing that , occasionally someone contacts the area above your shoulders. If it’s intentional or careless there should be a sanction , if it’s just an unfortunate collision it should be shelved as part of plying a contact sport. Players know what they are they are up for, they all are happy to lead with their upper body/head to score a try off a pick and drive from 1 metre out , that’s rugby ……
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Why I was shouting on here last year how they had become my favourite Aussie team!!!
I should of just shut up!
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Mate you talking to the converted, I really dislike it!!
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Mate your team is a laughing stock, how can you be complaining about the ref? If the Highlanders conceded 20 penalties to none they still wouldve put 30 on you.
Shiggins
Simon Poidevin (60)
Ref was shocking. Not as bad as the force though.
Shiggins
Simon Poidevin (60)
Force were shocking. Missing a couple of key players and just have no depth to deal with this it. Okeef was pretty bad as well but the force didn't have enough ball to win many penalties. I have a habit of calling refs out but it had no input on the result obviously.
It's a shame because after last week I was looking forward to seeing kuenzle and Callan in action. They have been improving a lot.
The tackle on Godwin was a red card imo. They didn't even see a problem with it. The replay showed above horizontal and straight on his head
card on kaituu? He dips and the Highlanders player literally ducks his head into kaituu's shoulder. But as its being reffed I can see it I guess
Red on kahui just go away. Insane.
You can't defend that poorly and win games.
It genuinely looks like a side who just are not there. They have checked out. The way the defence is I'm begging to think Samoa will destroy the force.
A lot of ppl won't see it but kuenzle is the force beat attacking weapon of late and losing him was the end of any threat.
It's a shame because after last week I was looking forward to seeing kuenzle and Callan in action. They have been improving a lot.
The tackle on Godwin was a red card imo. They didn't even see a problem with it. The replay showed above horizontal and straight on his head
card on kaituu? He dips and the Highlanders player literally ducks his head into kaituu's shoulder. But as its being reffed I can see it I guess
Red on kahui just go away. Insane.
You can't defend that poorly and win games.
It genuinely looks like a side who just are not there. They have checked out. The way the defence is I'm begging to think Samoa will destroy the force.
A lot of ppl won't see it but kuenzle is the force beat attacking weapon of late and losing him was the end of any threat.
Shiggins
Simon Poidevin (60)
Ill g
Ill give okeef some because he was pretty bad mainly in the first half but force were smashed. Can't defend.
SteveWA
Charlie Fox (21)
I saw several earlier in the season in the NZ games and I really appreciated how it was handled (basically, no intent, accidental, penalty). I think it was Williams refereeing, perhaps he was hauled over the coals for not carding?
Equalizer
Trevor Allan (34)
Don't
It's our second year back. You dont rebuild a competitive Super roster in year 2.
KevinO
Geoff Shaw (53)
Hey shiggins, next time the Rebels get flogged. Please remember that none of us came in and dug in. After last week we could all be hear digging in with embarrassing comments etc.
No more, I get you hate us. You have every reason to. But time to move on with your negative crap in our match treads. Or I'll come and fight back in your treads cause I'm over it.
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