write a letter to nrl against corrupt referees

[gregjm87]

There isn’t corruption.
There is incompetence though and the video ref remains an absolute blight on the game. They actively look to find reasons not to give a try which ruins the spectacle and fan experience at the ground.
We piss the bunker off and the refs will lift their game. Most use it as a crutch currently and are likely going against best judgement.

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.

 

[Tucker]

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.

I think they are taking a more cowardly and or biased approach to their recommendation.
I.e. the good sides/players probably scored and the lesser player/sides probably didn't.
I'd love to see data for what efforts go up as tries and what doesnt

 

[Tom Shines]

Thinking there is corruption in the referring ranks is over the top ….

What motivation could there be for Canberra to be gifted referee decisions to the extent they would win the Minor Premiership this year ? This is something that hasn’t occurred for 30 years and a surprise for most people …a lot of experts had them at the bottom of the ladder ..is someone profiting from this somehow ?

That doesn’t mean there isn’t incompetence though …. the bunker is becoming a blight on the game … the challenge system is good …but for on field decisions to be overturned, it should be on the basis of clear evidence to show a mistake has been made … watching a dozen replays of something and freeze framing to me is usually signs of uncertainty and can be unclear .. so those decisions should not be overturned in my view …

In the Warriors game … I thought there was some uncertainty with the disallowed try …and even after the game the Warriors admitted he touched it… but if it was me I would have awarded the try because it wasn’t clear from the video that he touched it or that the ball actually went forward …

Also ..Our game has become a nightmare to adjudicate on …the refs have a very difficult job …. I also watch the EPL and NFL and I see there referees getting it wrong as well..

 

[Flippedy]

To be fair Ricky complained about the refereeing more than Benji did.

No surprise there, the bloke is never happy.

 

[magpies forever]

Isn't a better question directly to the NRL and Adbo to explain why the Shield was taken to the game to present to Canberra and not the last round this week? Does it not seem the NRL had already 'guessed' the result beforehand?

 

[innsaneink]

Isn't a better question directly to the NRL and Adbo to explain why the Shield was taken to the game to present to Canberra and not the last round this week? Does it not seem the NRL had already 'guessed' the result beforehand?

If we won it wouldnt have been presented...theyd wait till this week

 

[gregjm87]

Isn't a better question directly to the NRL and Adbo to explain why the Shield was taken to the game to present to Canberra and not the last round this week? Does it not seem the NRL had already 'guessed' the result beforehand?

Pretty sure when ever there is an opportunity to do so they do the presentation at the home ground. So, the preference was to award yesterday rather than at Redcliffe.

 

[TheEnz]

No corruption—what Richo said is absolutely spot on. When you're a bottom team, you rarely get the rub of the green, and subconscious bias often creeps into the refs' decision-making.

There’s a way to analyze whether this is true: hire a company to review every penalty and create a rating system to classify them as obvious mistake, likely mistake, 50/50, correct call, etc., and publish the numbers for each team. You’d also need to include six-again calls and bunker errors. While some may argue there's an element of judgment involved, there should be enough data to reveal any trends. Provide the company with the NRL rule book and instruct them to follow it word for word.

 

[tiger_one]

No corruption—what Richo said is absolutely spot on. When you're a bottom team, you rarely get the rub of the green, and subconscious bias often creeps into the refs' decision-making.

There’s a way to analyze whether this is true: hire a company to review every penalty and create a rating system to classify them as obvious mistake, likely mistake, 50/50, correct call, etc., and publish the numbers for each team. You’d also need to include six-again calls and bunker errors. While some may argue there's an element of judgment involved, there should be enough data to reveal any trends. Provide the company with the NRL rule book and instruct them to follow it word for word.

Champion @TheEnz, I'd love to see the results.

 

[TheEnz]

Champion @TheEnz, I'd love to see the results.

Maybe I should set up a crowdfunding site, I'm sure every team thinks they are hard done by, so might actually get off the ground...It would work to keep the NRL and the Refs honest, would probably keep the ref details out of it, otherwise it might get a bit nasty....I will just share the names with my fellow sufferers on this forum.

 

[Sully]

I am not sure I would go as far as saying corruption, however the fact Abdo and the shield were there suggests that they were destined to win and some of the calls were questionable even allowing for Bula’s eyes always being on the ball not once did it look at Kayo Weekes for the disruptor. We have had a few dud calls that have cost us this year but if we can win this week and finish with 10 wins I would say it has been a marked improvement on what I Houghton this year would be, and sets a benchmark to go better next year. Imaging we beat Newcastle round 1 and the Cowboys a few weeks back, we are playing for a spot in the eight albeit with a terrible F/A that would see us 9th.

Finish strong 2026 will be different

 

[Go_You_Good_Things]

You only have to watch a local league competition to realise its a problem within the job itself as nobody really wants to take it up
Or any sport for that matter
The league doesn’t do enough to get better candidates which imo needs to start at grassroots level

The lack of good quality refs at grassroots level may have a lot to do with most of them leaving because of the abuse from moron parents and supporters on the sidelines.
Then, for the few that absorb the tirades from the idiots . . . and maybe make it to the NRL . . . the criticism also comes on internet forums.
I don't know the answer, but it is very hard to convince parents, uncles and aunties to shut the fkk up and just watch little Johnny's game . . . . instead of abusing the poor kid reffing.
The junior ref might make 5 poor decisions a game, but Johnny's team will make 300.
It's a circle that is vicious.

 

[magpies forever]

Btf i reckon it's not corruption but incompetence for referees. Training and their own standards are not upheld and disciplined to keep that. Demotions and even suspension for a game or two whilst they're retested doesn't happen. Select referees get off scot free despite howlers. And the nrl organisation shields them and prevents criticism. I'd be very happy to pay them more if they were of high standard and quality.

 

[Halbrowne61]

I don’t know if there is actual corruption or “friendly interpretation of teams/rules” but I know writing a letter or creating a petition etc has no chance of even being opened, let alone the NRL acting on it.

 

[Merlot]

Have you got a mirror?

with a face like mine , no . But i have a brick wall to bang my head against

 

[coivtny]

with a face like mine , no . But i have a brick wall to bang my head against

Haha. All good mate. Sadly, I think complaining is as pointless as raging against the machine or holding a mirror up to one's face. If we play better and make less mistakes we'll find the refereeing gets better.