Round 22 discussion *Spoilers

[Alex Seyfarth's #1 Fan]

I'm happy with the call. Technically it is correct. Egan Butcher never played the ball. The "current play" was the same one where the high tackle occurred, therefore the Roosters were within their right to challenge it.

I guess the controversy is whether or not it was a high tackle. Flegler certainly made contact with Tupouniua's head. The issue is we see 20-30 of those tackles each game go unpunished.

 

[tig_prmz]

I'm happy with the call. Technically it is correct. Egan Butcher never played the ball. The "current play" was the same one where the high tackle occurred, therefore the Roosters were within their right to challenge it.

I guess the controversy is whether or not it was a high tackle. Flegler certainly made contact with Tupouniua's head. The issue is we see 20-30 of those tackles each game go unpunished.

Exactly what I was going to post.

The next play hadn't started as the player never played the ball. So everything in the play before gets reviewed in the Captain's challenge. Also, Teddy's challenge wasn't just a Hail Mary, he challenged the "high tackle" so he knew there was a chance there. He didn't challenge the play the ball or the knock back.

Obviously, it can all be a bit confusing for someone who doesn't follow League religously, but happy with the current rules and the decision making. Good stuff all around.

Also, great clutch play by Keirghan! I remember Momorovski 2 years ago against Bullds was in the same position and completely shanked it- similar stage in career too.

 

[innsaneink]

The NRL made the rules it's exactly what you want your captain to do when a game is on the line.

Ref is supposed to say ‘I’ve ruled a lost ball in the ruck would you like to challenge that Yes/No?

You can’t say, Nah mate but can you go back and look at the tackle in the lead up’

If the referees miss a player attacking the head of player and the bunker picks it up in a review then so be it. You can't pick and choose when it's okay to overlook contact to the head because a game is close. Teddy rolled the dice and there was no missing it.

Need a captain with some footy smarts.
Tedesco had run a thousand clicks it was 75 mins and he was still on the ball enough to pick that up

 

[nrlsurvivor]

I'm happy with the call. Technically it is correct. Egan Butcher never played the ball. The "current play" was the same one where the high tackle occurred, therefore the Roosters were within their right to challenge it.

I guess the controversy is whether or not it was a high tackle. Flegler certainly made contact with Tupouniua's head. The issue is we see 20-30 of those tackles each game go unpunished.

The play was over and the Roosters shouldn’t have been allowed to challenge. The tackle is over when the player is tackled. The next tackle commences when the attacking player attempts to play the ball. Butcher didn’t drop it in the tackle, he dropped it while playing the ball.

 

[Demps]

Anyone see the filth Foxsports posted about Corey Norman?

Strong backlash.
It was taken down.

Cliffs:
Posted a picture of Norman with all these text segments absolutely slamming him and captioned it "Someone's getting roasted tonight"

 

[JC99]

Anyone see the filth Foxsports posted about Corey Norman?

Strong backlash.
It was taken down.

Cliffs:
Posted a picture of Norman with all these text segments absolutely slamming him and captioned it "Someone's getting roasted tonight"

A few days ago they post an article about how halves are always targeted and told they're not good enough, few days later theyre having a go at Norman

The bloke sucks but fox sports are such hypocrites and don't care at all about playe welfare

 

[Demps]

Anyone see the filth Foxsports posted about Corey Norman?

Strong backlash.
It was taken down.

Cliffs:
Posted a picture of Norman with all these text segments absolutely slamming him and captioned it "Someone's getting roasted tonight"

A few days ago they post an article about how halves are always targeted and told they're not good enough, few days later theyre having a go at Norman

The bloke sucks but fox sports are such hypocrites and don't care at all about playe welfare

Disgraceful hey.

Always promoting mental health.
Then absolutely bully a guy publicly.
Very hypocritical.

Trying to make the punters laugh and they just get slammed for their weak efforts.

 

[TigerVinnie]

Anyone see the filth Foxsports posted about Corey Norman?

Strong backlash.
It was taken down.

Cliffs:
Posted a picture of Norman with all these text segments absolutely slamming him and captioned it "Someone's getting roasted tonight"

A few days ago they post an article about how halves are always targeted and told they're not good enough, few days later theyre having a go at Norman

The bloke sucks but fox sports are such hypocrites and don't care at all about playe welfare

Brett Finch made a great comment once about them (and extension all media). Was about how they were hounding him 24/7 with cameras when he was in rehab trying to get better, but ended each article with one sentence about "call help line if you're experiencing any difficulties"

They promote mental health only when it suits their narrative.

 

[happy_tiger]

Anyone see the filth Foxsports posted about Corey Norman?

Strong backlash.
It was taken down.

Cliffs:
Posted a picture of Norman with all these text segments absolutely slamming him and captioned it "Someone's getting roasted tonight"

A few days ago they post an article about how halves are always targeted and told they're not good enough, few days later theyre having a go at Norman

The bloke sucks but fox sports are such hypocrites and don't care at all about playe welfare


Brett Finch made a great comment once about them (and extension all media). Was about how they were hounding him 24/7 with cameras when he was in rehab trying to get better, but ended each article with one sentence about "call help line if you're experiencing any difficulties"

They promote mental health only when it suits their narrative.

The final sentence is only there because they have to put it there ...they don't care ....they would take it away to save money on ink ...no not you @innsaneink

 

[Russell]

Cocks didn’t deserve to win that

I think they did.

Tedesco rorted with the strip.
They were over the line a few times - just couldn't get the ball down.

Rorters the better team in my opinion.

 

[Russell]

Paid attention to the million dollar man tonight…typical game from what I think of manu. Didn’t play bad. Possibly could have been injured. I still have to watch last weeks roosters game.

It was a typical Manu game - did a couple of things.

Rest of the game he just stayed out of it and bludged.

Not worth anywhere near a million. Whether he is playing centre, wing, FB or 5/8.

Appreciate others may see him differently.

 

[jadtiger]

The game last night was decided by the last 2 penalties given,both were technically correct but both left a bitter taste in my mouth.

 

[Russell]

Will Trent Robinson complain in the presser? Or does that only apply when the rules are applied against his team like that.

Clearly barely a high tackle and also incorrect use of the captains challenge. You can challenge a decision but not a non decision. That’s twice this weekend they got it wrong. In the Melbourne game they got an extra challenge because they infringed before what the challenges happened (and they were wrong anyway).

They have just shown everyone what to do. Minor head contact, knock on before playing the ball and you will get the penalty.

The question is "did Tom Flegler make head contact with Sitili Tupouniua?"

Answer "Yes"

Result....Penalty

Correct decision. End of story and game.

 

[Russell]

I'm happy with the call. Technically it is correct. Egan Butcher never played the ball. The "current play" was the same one where the high tackle occurred, therefore the Roosters were within their right to challenge it.

I guess the controversy is whether or not it was a high tackle. Flegler certainly made contact with Tupouniua's head. The issue is we see 20-30 of those tackles each game go unpunished.

Exactly what I was going to post.

The next play hadn't started as the player never played the ball. So everything in the play before gets reviewed in the Captain's challenge. Also, Teddy's challenge wasn't just a Hail Mary, he challenged the "high tackle" so he knew there was a chance there. He didn't challenge the play the ball or the knock back.

Obviously, it can all be a bit confusing for someone who doesn't follow League religously, but happy with the current rules and the decision making. Good stuff all around.

Also, great clutch play by Keirghan! I remember Momorovski 2 years ago against Bullds was in the same position and completely shanked it- similar stage in career too.

People can say what they like - it was a correct decision and followed the rules.

Not just confusing for some who don't follow League - also the haters of the Rorters apparently.

Haters got to hate.

 

[tig_prmz]

I'm happy with the call. Technically it is correct. Egan Butcher never played the ball. The "current play" was the same one where the high tackle occurred, therefore the Roosters were within their right to challenge it.

I guess the controversy is whether or not it was a high tackle. Flegler certainly made contact with Tupouniua's head. The issue is we see 20-30 of those tackles each game go unpunished.

The play was over and the Roosters shouldn’t have been allowed to challenge. The tackle is over when the player is tackled. The next tackle commences when the attacking player attempts to play the ball. Butcher didn’t drop it in the tackle, he dropped it while playing the ball.

I was under the impression the next play starts when the ball is played?

 

[Geo]

The NRL made the rules it's exactly what you want your captain to do when a game is on the line.

Ref is supposed to say ‘I’ve ruled a lost ball in the ruck would you like to challenge that Yes/No?

You can’t say, Nah mate but can you go back and look at the tackle in the lead up’

If the referees miss a player attacking the head of player and the bunker picks it up in a review then so be it. You can't pick and choose when it's okay to overlook contact to the head because a game is close. Teddy rolled the dice and there was no missing it.

His hand hit the ball and the bloke ducks his face towards his arm. Soft penalty.

Like Kevie said “if that decides a GF”

If his hand hit the ball isn’t the 1st infringements knock on Broncos..So Rorters get the ball

 

[Speed2burn]

Walker not good enough for origin my arse

Still a grub though.

 

[upthetigers]

What is it about South's left edge that makes them so lethal

 

[BalmainJnr]

How is that a penalty?

 

[Geo]

Koloamatangi head with a TRY assist..