Round 6 - Storm vs Roosters
Yeah, Robinson/Roosters fans/Storm haters were all so upset that Munster wasn’t forced from the field for a HIA.
Take someone’s head off, and then cry that you don’t get an advantage out of it Idiotic.
Take someone’s head off, and then cry that you don’t get an advantage out of it Idiotic.
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I thought it was more across the throat initially by Radley - every player will hit the deck to ensure a penalty. Didn’t need a HIA at all, but I did think the sin bin was harsh. But then again I thought Kaufusi’s suspension earlier was harsh!
Harry’s looked worse. Should have been off but went on to have a purple patch! Would be interesting to know if he had been cleared after the assessment or not. But regardless, we will get a fine and rightfully so for that incident.
Harry’s looked worse. Should have been off but went on to have a purple patch! Would be interesting to know if he had been cleared after the assessment or not. But regardless, we will get a fine and rightfully so for that incident.
Really, you thought the sin bin was harsh? He jumped and swung his arm at Munster's head and this guy has a LOT of form with that sort of shot. I don't get how much love he gets from the media for being tough at all. He's always looked like a cheap shot merchant to me.
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Munster wrong footed him and he was caught in one of those positions where the arm naturally tries to reach out for the tackle. I didn’t see it as an intentional high shot, but that’s just my take on it. That’s when I’m all for the sin bin.
It was really good to see how calm everyone was after the hit. Kind of mad me feel like all the players felt the same way.
The Latrell Mitchell shot is the type where a player deserves to go.
It was really good to see how calm everyone was after the hit. Kind of mad me feel like all the players felt the same way.
The Latrell Mitchell shot is the type where a player deserves to go.
YES. And now watch him get off...Shuttlesworth99 wrote: ↑Sun Apr 18, 2021 10:58 am The Latrell Mitchell shot is the type where a player deserves to go.
Position - Left right out or hung out to dry
The Cowboys did literally the exact same thing when Holmes had his head taken off. Used the foul play for a free interchange, Holmes was on the sideline for 30 seconds before going back on. It is tactical and within the rules of the game. If the NRL aren't happy with it (and they generally knee jerk react to media campaigns), then change the rules for everyone.
Or better yet, they can tell Hooper and co to get f*cked - take a player out with foul play and wear the consequences, even the tactical ones.
Is anyone surprised though that Hooper and co are leading the vitriol aimed at our club whilst completely ignoring the Cowboys doing the same thing? BIG SHOCK
Or better yet, they can tell Hooper and co to get f*cked - take a player out with foul play and wear the consequences, even the tactical ones.
Is anyone surprised though that Hooper and co are leading the vitriol aimed at our club whilst completely ignoring the Cowboys doing the same thing? BIG SHOCK
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Exactly!yourhero wrote: ↑Mon Apr 19, 2021 4:16 pm The Cowboys did literally the exact same thing when Holmes had his head taken off. Used the foul play for a free interchange, Holmes was on the sideline for 30 seconds before going back on. It is tactical and within the rules of the game. If the NRL aren't happy with it (and they generally knee jerk react to media campaigns), then change the rules for everyone.
Or better yet, they can tell Hooper and co to get f*cked - take a player out with foul play and wear the consequences, even the tactical ones.
Nope, not surprising at all - the double standards are plain for all to see, however there are plenty of people stupid or biased enough to not acknowledge this... I refuse to watch/listen to anything with Kent or Hooper on it for this exact reason.
https://7news.com.au/sport/rugby-league ... -c-2632377
Storm interchange play loophole OK: NRL
Scott Bailey
AAP
Monday 19th April 2021
The NRL says it has no issue with Melbourne using a loophole to gain a free interchange in their win over the Sydney Roosters, declaring it within the rules.
Cameron Munster raised eyebrows when he briefly left the field on Friday night after being hit high by Victor Radley, before returning seconds later.
In the interaction, Munster was replaced by Nelson Asofa-Solomona before going back on 23 seconds later for Christian Welch in a clear forwards swap.
Under NRL rules, teams are entitled to two free interchanges when a player is victim to reportable foul play so they can be brought off the field, checked, and put back on.
But the NRL's head of football Graham Annesley said he had no issue with the use of the rule, given it acted as a deterrent for committing foul play.
"What the Storm did in relation to that rule was legitimately within the rules," Annesley said.
"I can see that there's a another argument to say if you're not actually off the field for very long, should you still get that free interchange?
"If you look at it from the point of view that it's intended to disincentivise foul play (it works).
"Because not only might you be put on report, sin-binned or sent off. But you also potentially concede free interchange."
While the Storm incident captured the attention of critics, it's understood it's not rare for the loophole to be used.
Valentine Holmes left the field for 40 seconds after being hit high by Jack Hetherington on Sunday, in what was a clear bid for a free interchange for North Queensland.
In turn, it allowed the Cowboys to swap Coen Hess and Francis Molo without using one of their eight interchanges.
Meanwhile Annesley also admitted his referees had erred in not awarding Canterbury a scrum after Molo knocked on from a kick-off return with the score 12-6 in favour of the Cowboys on Sunday.
The Cowboys eventually won the match 30-18, with a late try to Mitch Dunn sealing the game.
Storm interchange play loophole OK: NRL
Scott Bailey
AAP
Monday 19th April 2021
The NRL says it has no issue with Melbourne using a loophole to gain a free interchange in their win over the Sydney Roosters, declaring it within the rules.
Cameron Munster raised eyebrows when he briefly left the field on Friday night after being hit high by Victor Radley, before returning seconds later.
In the interaction, Munster was replaced by Nelson Asofa-Solomona before going back on 23 seconds later for Christian Welch in a clear forwards swap.
Under NRL rules, teams are entitled to two free interchanges when a player is victim to reportable foul play so they can be brought off the field, checked, and put back on.
But the NRL's head of football Graham Annesley said he had no issue with the use of the rule, given it acted as a deterrent for committing foul play.
"What the Storm did in relation to that rule was legitimately within the rules," Annesley said.
"I can see that there's a another argument to say if you're not actually off the field for very long, should you still get that free interchange?
"If you look at it from the point of view that it's intended to disincentivise foul play (it works).
"Because not only might you be put on report, sin-binned or sent off. But you also potentially concede free interchange."
While the Storm incident captured the attention of critics, it's understood it's not rare for the loophole to be used.
Valentine Holmes left the field for 40 seconds after being hit high by Jack Hetherington on Sunday, in what was a clear bid for a free interchange for North Queensland.
In turn, it allowed the Cowboys to swap Coen Hess and Francis Molo without using one of their eight interchanges.
Meanwhile Annesley also admitted his referees had erred in not awarding Canterbury a scrum after Molo knocked on from a kick-off return with the score 12-6 in favour of the Cowboys on Sunday.
The Cowboys eventually won the match 30-18, with a late try to Mitch Dunn sealing the game.