Dragons v Dogs Round 1

[Frank Facer]

I have to say, that refs call saying it was a strip has to be one of the worst calls ever. As Flanno said, it was a loose carry any day of the week. If we had a challenge up our sleeve, I am certain the bunker would have deemed it a loose carry. It has been said many times over many years now, but we seem to not get the "rub of the green" in so many instances. It has also been said the clubs who are less successful often don't the the "rub of the green". Just imagine if a grand final was decided with a decision like that. I know the challenge was brought in after Canberra had a call go against them in the grand final against Easts several years ago.

 

[RedVHeartbeat]

I mean, sure but first and foremost don't we need a half or 5/8 with some decent ball skills? It's not as if Thurston was the biggest, fastest with the best step and etc half or 5/8.

As we cant lure a elite play maker here, we seem to always put the wrong guy in this vital position, instead of a creator with vision.

WE sure as hell do. I saw one such #7 in a Saints U18 Development trial match. As no nongs bothered to supply a team list and there was no commentary, I had no idea who he was. That is so irritating. It may be Xavier Farr chosen in Matts original squad but missed out to a Shonkies import. Hopefully he'll be in Saints Ball next season. Reckon I could recognise him.

 

[RufusRex]

To highlight how hard that game was for us to win ...

One yardage penalty (the Crichton high shot) which was so deep in a corner we grabbed maybe 8m max from it.
Three set restarts all in the first 15 minutes of the game.

One penalty and no restarts for the entire second half (the penalty for passing to a forward still coming back onside).
That penalty Atkins would have been told by assistant refs to blow as well .. He gave us nothing.

 

[TheRev]

2 penalties in possession for being what a little bit firey? FFS.. gotta be something serious for a ref to be giving penalties like that..

Again though, plenty of chance to win the game, not sure what it is about our fieldgoal setup but we dont do it well.. we know Atkinson can shoot them.. im a bit annoyed with Vals attempts as he appeared injured and wasnt even getting the distance..

I remember Humphries fieldgoal against us last year, the dude just snapped it without any winding up or anything.. annoyed me no end how easy he made it look.

 

[Dragons Chris]

2 penalties in possession for being what a little bit firey? FFS.. gotta be something serious for a ref to be giving penalties like that..

Again though, plenty of chance to win the game, not sure what it is about our fieldgoal setup but we dont do it well.. we know Atkinson can shoot them.. im a bit annoyed with Vals attempts as he appeared injured and wasnt even getting the distance..

I remember Humphries fieldgoal against us last year, the dude just snapped it without any winding up or anything.. annoyed me no end how easy he made it look.

Need real, lasting punishment. Like not one week in reserve grade but suspended for a month and then under review in reserve grade for another month and only back in first grade if the 4 weeks in reserve grade were good.

 

[Dragon David]

I have to say, that refs call saying it was a strip has to be one of the worst calls ever. As Flanno said, it was a loose carry any day of the week. If we had a challenge up our sleeve, I am certain the bunker would have deemed it a loose carry. It has been said many times over many years now, but we seem to not get the "rub of the green" in so many instances. It has also been said the clubs who are less successful often don't the the "rub of the green". Just imagine if a grand final was decided with a decision like that. I know the challenge was brought in after Canberra had a call go against them in the grand final against Easts several years ago.

I agree Frank with your - "If we had a challenge up our sleeve, I am certain the bunker would have deemed it a loose carry".

Last year we used our challenges early in several games and lost and therefore we had no chance then to challenge other decisions by the ref later in the game. I prefer that unless the players/captain are 100% sure of not being in agreement with the refs decision then let it go and hope that they can keep things intact (if the decision meant handing the ball to the opposition in a good attacking position). I didn't watch the first half as I was out with the missus so I don't know when we made the challenge in the game on Sunday night.

I know by me saying that unless the players/captain are 100% sure then don't make the challenge, I mean if there is any hesitation whatsoever, then don't challenge.

It would have been befitting if the game had ended in a draw.

Anyway, all the water has passed under the bridge now, so case closed.

 

[Dragon David]

Oh but in Greg Norman's words - the water has passed over the bridge - haha!