2019 NRL Grand Finals *Spoilers

[voice_of_reason]

I hate the roosters as much as the next guy but you have to give them credit for incredible defence. They were gone. We can only dream of that sort of commitment in defence.
For the record, I thought the Cronk sin-bin was poor. You can knock a blokes head off and get put on report but be a micro-second early on a tackle and get 10 minutes just doesn't make sense. The professional foul rule needs to be reviewed.
The reversing of the six again call - which appears was actually correct - is something I've never seen before. I can only imagine it was over-ruled by Sutton. Whilst it changed that play, I think it's a stretch to extrapolate a Raider's win if it didn't happen.
They just played the audio on nine and Sutton over-ruled. Three times they called 'still last'.

 

[dazza65]

@Tweed_Tiger wow
Goes to show you how raw that call was....

 

[Tweed_Tiger]


 

[cochise]

I hate the roosters as much as the next guy but you have to give them credit for incredible defence. They were gone. We can only dream of that sort of commitment in defence.
For the record, I thought the Cronk sin-bin was poor. You can knock a blokes head off and get put on report but be a micro-second early on a tackle and get 10 minutes just doesn't make sense. The professional foul rule needs to be reviewed.
The reversing of the six again call - which appears was actually correct - is something I've never seen before. I can only imagine it was over-ruled by Sutton. Whilst it changed that play, I think it's a stretch to extrapolate a Raider's win if it didn't happen.
They just played the audio on nine and Sutton over-ruled. Three times they called 'still last'.

Doesn't matter, I am happy with the call going either way, just not both!

 

[hobbo1]


 

[matchball]

Hard to keep having faith in a comp with such poor referees.
Poor decisions nearly every game of league. Not just in a blue moon but every damn game.
Like someone said earlier. If I didn't love the Tigers I'd quit watching. Tonight is the cherry on top of a big giant turd cake that the game has become.

 

[tony soprano]

Hard to keep having faith in a comp with such poor referees.
Poor decisions nearly every game of league. Not just in a blue moon but every damn game.
Like someone said earlier. If I didn't love the Tigers I'd quit watching. Tonight is the cherry on top of a big giant turd cake that the game has become.

Greenburg

 

[Spud_Murphy]

I hate the roosters as much as the next guy but you have to give them credit for incredible defence. They were gone. We can only dream of that sort of commitment in defence.
For the record, I thought the Cronk sin-bin was poor. You can knock a blokes head off and get put on report but be a micro-second early on a tackle and get 10 minutes just doesn't make sense. The professional foul rule needs to be reviewed.
The reversing of the six again call - which appears was actually correct - is something I've never seen before. I can only imagine it was over-ruled by Sutton. Whilst it changed that play, I think it's a stretch to extrapolate a Raider's win if it didn't happen.
They just played the audio on nine and Sutton over-ruled. Three times they called 'still last'.

Yes I agree, as much as it pains me to say this. Canberra have no one to blame for losing that game except themselves. They had ample opportunity to take the game when the Roosters were on the ropes for the most part, but they just could not deliver the knockout punch. Even if they got that 6 again, I really don’t think they would’ve scored.

 

[momo_amp_medo]

I hate the roosters as much as the next guy but you have to give them credit for incredible defence. They were gone. We can only dream of that sort of commitment in defence.
For the record, I thought the Cronk sin-bin was poor. You can knock a blokes head off and get put on report but be a micro-second early on a tackle and get 10 minutes just doesn't make sense. The professional foul rule needs to be reviewed.
The reversing of the six again call - which appears was actually correct - is something I've never seen before. I can only imagine it was over-ruled by Sutton. Whilst it changed that play, I think it's a stretch to extrapolate a Raider's win if it didn't happen.
They just played the audio on nine and Sutton over-ruled. Three times they called 'still last'.


Yes I agree, as much as it pains me to say this. Canberra have no one to blame for losing that game except themselves. They had ample opportunity to take the game when the Roosters were on the ropes for the most part, but they just could not deliver the knockout punch. Even if they got that 6 again, I really don’t think they would’ve scored.

That’s absolute rubbish assessment.

 

[Spud_Murphy]

I hate the roosters as much as the next guy but you have to give them credit for incredible defence. They were gone. We can only dream of that sort of commitment in defence.
For the record, I thought the Cronk sin-bin was poor. You can knock a blokes head off and get put on report but be a micro-second early on a tackle and get 10 minutes just doesn't make sense. The professional foul rule needs to be reviewed.
The reversing of the six again call - which appears was actually correct - is something I've never seen before. I can only imagine it was over-ruled by Sutton. Whilst it changed that play, I think it's a stretch to extrapolate a Raider's win if it didn't happen.
They just played the audio on nine and Sutton over-ruled. Three times they called 'still last'.


Yes I agree, as much as it pains me to say this. Canberra have no one to blame for losing that game except themselves. They had ample opportunity to take the game when the Roosters were on the ropes for the most part, but they just could not deliver the knockout punch. Even if they got that 6 again, I really don’t think they would’ve scored.

That’s absolute rubbish assessment.

Well thank you! You have your opinion, I have mine ?

 

[Newtown]

Controversial moment as trainer deflection stops potential Raiders try
By Ben Glover

One of the most bizarre moments in Grand Final history has cruelly denied the Raiders what might have been the first try of the game after the Sydney Roosters' trainer unwittingly intervened.

Just over three minutes into the first half of the decider a Sia Soliola charge down deflected the ball behind the Roosters line of attack and with Raiders back-rower Elliott Whitehead favoured to get to the ball first with no defenders in front of him play was cruelly halted.

Soliola's falcon was so powerful that it deflected into the face of the Roosters' trainer, who was about 10 metres away. That forced the referee to stop play and in a cruel twist, the Roosters got to feed a scrum and get a new set of six due to a rule that favours the 'attacking' side in such circumstances. While it was likely possession would have gone to the Raiders if not for the deflection off the trainer, the Roosters were still considered the attacking side as they were the last side to have secure possession.

Naturally, it was a rule that had fans fuming and the significance of the momentum shift wasn't lost on Nine commentators Phil Gould and Andrew Johns. "How is it fair that when a side's trainer accidentally interferes with play, that same side gets to feed a scrum? Absolutely outrageous. Gould: "Well this is amazing. This could have been a huge advantage to the Raiders."What an absurd law. If your trainer interferes with the play, your side should be penalised".

 

[Cultured_Bogan]

The NRL have lost me. This club is the only thing that keeps me walking away from the game altogether, and that's probably only because I've convinced myself that 30 years of following Balmain and Wests is not a sunk cost fallacy.

 

[fibrodreaming]

Whilst it changed that play, I think it’s a stretch to extrapolate a Raider’s win if it didn’t happen.

Is anyone extrapolating a Raiders win, but for that blunder ?? That would be a stretch.

But it didn't just change that play, as you suggest, (unless the Raiders were planning to die with the ball). It completely changed the next set of six and denied the Raiders the opportunity to force a restart, or attack the line if the original decision was upheld.

It severely disadvantaged the Raiders and Easts profited by the blunder. It is the injustice that angers neutral supporters. And it's hard to imagine Easts being similarly disadvantaged.

 

[Tigerlily]

Risky’s press conference will be one to watch...


 

[TheDaBoss]

To all those saying the roosters bribed the refs... they couldnt fit them in there cap as they r already over 😂😂

 

[hobbo1]

Risky’s press conference will be one to watch...


Can you provide a link please if it happens ?
Cheers

 

[TYGA]

Orchestrated competition have been saying it last two years wake up people who think it’s anything different.

 

[clokan]

Really feel gutted, the Raiders were robbed. May not have one the game, but refs call changed the game, Raiders were on top prior to the call.

Astounded at the response of social media, thousands of negative comments, never seen anything like it.

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Controversial moment as trainer deflection stops potential Raiders try
By Ben Glover

One of the most bizarre moments in Grand Final history has cruelly denied the Raiders what might have been the first try of the game after the Sydney Roosters' trainer unwittingly intervened.

Just over three minutes into the first half of the decider a Sia Soliola charge down deflected the ball behind the Roosters line of attack and with Raiders back-rower Elliott Whitehead favoured to get to the ball first with no defenders in front of him play was cruelly halted.

Soliola's falcon was so powerful that it deflected into the face of the Roosters' trainer, who was about 10 metres away. That forced the referee to stop play and in a cruel twist, the Roosters got to feed a scrum and get a new set of six due to a rule that favours the 'attacking' side in such circumstances. While it was likely possession would have gone to the Raiders if not for the deflection off the trainer, the Roosters were still considered the attacking side as they were the last side to have secure possession.

Naturally, it was a rule that had fans fuming and the significance of the momentum shift wasn't lost on Nine commentators Phil Gould and Andrew Johns. "How is it fair that when a side's trainer accidentally interferes with play, that same side gets to feed a scrum? Absolutely outrageous. Gould: "Well this is amazing. This could have been a huge advantage to the Raiders."What an absurd law. If your trainer interferes with the play, your side should be penalised".

That was rubbish, but that rule exists. If the ball is interfered with, the attacking team gets the scrum feed. I was more offended at the way the weasel was running off smiling

 

[fibrodreaming]

Like someone said earlier. If I didn’t love the Tigers I’d quit watching. Tonight is the cherry on top of a big giant turd cake that the game has become.

Couldn't agree more. If it wasn't for the Tigers I'd be out of here !