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I think any rule where you are asked to rule on a players intent makes refereeing very difficult. However it's not the only example. I also don't like the fact that simply waving your arms around can be considered disruption. I do however think there is a place for the rule to protect fullbacks...

I think the no messy departures is a key point. Hard to restore the clubs reputation when each year a couple of players not only leave but throws shade on the way out.

I think we're better placed than the last few years. If I recall correctly the side hadn't only clocked out for the year but also was injury ravaged by the end of the season. Neither appears a concern this year.

It's a relatively new rule. But has to meet 2 criterias. -The referee must believe there was no genuine attempt from the chaser to compete for the ball. - The chaser must in some way interfere with the catchers attempt at catching the ball. Usually you only see contact between the chaser and...

This is extremely well said. I agree with all of it. I don't claim to be an expert in the rules but I do try to take in as much as possible, have done my qualifications and help out with a whistle locally when needed. I am also fortunate enough to be able to pick the brain of a couple...

I agree with this final part in response to dangerous contact. I do not in relation to tries. Given every decision is sent up now try/no try you can not argue they are going against their own best judgement.

Will also add. I too appreciate the mature discussion and that despite the fact we obviously are on two different sides of the fence I'm pleased we can keep it friendly. Happy for you to disagree at any point, we will obviously have different opinions throughout our chat.

The rules themselves are black and white. But as I explained the ambiguity is more around why they aren't consistently enforced. Now ideally we would see what you suggest. Penalise all infringements, the players adjust and the infringements stop happening. The reality however is two fold. This...

Was at my clubs finals all yesterday, missed the game. So can't comment on officiating as a whole sorry mate. I did look at a replay of the tackle in question however. Papallii wins the collision. Spins out of the contact pushes forward and finds his front. He is in a position to get up and...

There are two separate discussion points here. The first is that the rule book needs updating because we have interpretations rather than black and white rules. The second is consistency around adjudicating. In response to the first point using the roll ball rule as the example. The rule book...

So even the black and white rules of no stripping when multiple players in a tackle or forward passes. They are still not black and white rulings, eg. Was the player stripping or wrapping up the ball to prevent an offload. Was it back out of the hands. There will be multiple opinions on most...

Im not sure how you could possibly write most the rules of rugby league to be black and white? The term interpretation became a part of rugby league vernacular as refs outline how they will interpret various similar but different plays that commonly occurs in a game. It is supposed to make...

Yeah, I know he played 6 in lower grades and he certainly is still learning the role of a 7. But it's funny how we all see things differently. In my opinion ball playing effectively at first receiver requires subtitles that I don't see in any of our halves other than Fainu. His vision, line...

I don't see him as a 6. I think he is an out an out first receiver. Whether he does that with 13 or 7 on his back I don't particularly care, though i'd assume he sees himself as a 7.

Every team should do what they believe gives them the best chance of winning the comp

A week to get the body right. Then a tune up game before the finals start.

Excellent appointment by Titans. Not sure he can overhaul the culture there but I believe he is the best option to try to do so.

Or there simply won't be any evidence to charge the others and thus nothing for the NRL to act upon.

I agree but I think there is a misconception that the storm keep their players out of trouble. It is more the anonymity that comes with being a rugby league player in Melbourne that keeps them out of trouble.

Fair enough. I think we've different ideas of 'star' as well as 'star studded'. Dearden the only one i'd really call a star of their 4 current reps. Taumalolo certainly once was but hasn't been for some time. Similarly, Purdue may be one day. It might be more rep talent than we have but it's...