LIVE GAME Rd. 22 discussion *spoilers*

[innsaneink]

Because he's a good player as hard as it is for some to admit 🙂

Kick to Coates is almost impossible to defend, especially when it is as perfect as that.

Occasionally

 

[tig_prmz]

Because a few years back (I think 2019 from memory) the people in charge of the game basically had enough of dummy halves just throwing the ball at offside players that they changed the rules.

Dummy Half Passing Ball into Defending Player at Ruck
Where a dummy half deliberately passes the ball into a defending player caught in and around
the ruck who is not actively taking part in the play, such an act will be deemed to be contrary
to the true spirit of the game and constitute misconduct under section 15(1)(i) of the Laws of
the Game, and a penalty will be awarded against the attacking team. Section 15 (1) notes
This does not in any way absolve a defender of his responsibilities to clear the ruck and the
defending team will still be penalised if it is deemed that they are interfering with play.

Thanks mate

Still find it a bit stupid though. If the dummy half runs into an off side marker deliberately and the defender doesnt get involved that would be a play on, not a penalty, so why change that?

 

[gregjm87]

Thanks mate

Still find it a bit stupid though. If the dummy half runs into an off side marker deliberately and the defender doesnt get involved that would be a play on, not a penalty, so why change that?

There was a bit of talk about the dummy halves taking the piss with it leading up to the rule change. Then there was a game after if had been in the media for 2 weeks where Smith literally threw the ball straight down like taking a bounce in AFL. That's when they changed the rule.
I'd say the difference compared to running at an offside player. The offside player isn't penalised until he starts actually tackling the runner. If he is just being ran into and not trying to execute the tackle then it is play on.

 

[Siberian Kitten]

Gez Louise, about a quarter of the players on the field were former Tigers! Stefano. TDS. Blore. Moses. Addo. Paps. Harry.

Best feeder club in the comp.

 

[innsaneink]

Ive noticed a lot more players lying in the ruck in the waynof the dummy half....isnt a coincidence

 

[Stevec]

What a game Stephano had last night
If their a good one we lose em

 

[watersider]

What a game Stephano had last night
If their a good one we lose em

He had good games for us too. His problem is that he doesn't have these sort of games very frequently. In fact, the last time he made origin for us I remember he came back in similar sort of form to what he showed last night. But yes, he played very well.

 

[tiger_one]

What a game Stephano had last night
If their a good one we lose em

Yes champion @Stevec, he had a real go last night, a cracker you'd say.
But we're also in Round 22 - Steph hasn't had a game like this one all year.
1 in 22 reveals more.

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Ive noticed a lot more players lying in the ruck in the waynof the dummy half....isnt a coincidence

Yeah this rubbished is coached for sure that and when players are on their feet trying to play the ball and the marker has hands on them, all of this crap happens a lot.

It has to be cleaned up and the ref pings them straight away.

Another thing I can't stand is when a player is tackled but keeps on moving forward and they lose the ball and win a penalty they should be pinged for moving off the mark stealing ground they didn't make.

 

[TheEnz]

Ive noticed a lot more players lying in the ruck in the waynof the dummy half....isnt a coincidence

he should have been pinged for not clearing the ruck....he was basically kneeling, fully upright so in truth he did impact the ability of the DH to pass the ball. Harry was just too obvious.

 

[TheEnz]

What a game Stephano had last night
If their a good one we lose em

He played 2 -3 games a year like that for us....if he can do it consistently than I agree he has improved at the storm.

 

[Aceshigh]

Does anyone notice the leg speed of the backrowers tonight compared to ours .or have I had to many reds

It’s very noticeable

 

[Rock Hopper Steve]

Herbie Farnworth just went down like he was shot bad hammy.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

In his contract. He should still be getting paid if injured. He should be okay.

 

[SeanT]

Herbie - 18 minutes, 5 runs for 115 metres, 1 try and 3 line breaks. Poor bloke. He is so good to watch. Just dynamic. No one can put him down .

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Poor bloke? Bank says he is not poor.

 

[Siberian Kitten]

Huge blow for the Fins. Until then, Herbie was hands down the best player on the field. Pity. They are more fun to watch with him playing.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

Time will tell.

 

[diedpretty]

this is a good game

 

[diedpretty]

Herbie Farnworth just went down like he was shot bad hammy.

i have been there in my playing days - took me ages to get back on the field