Man I wish I could have seen Joey Johns and Freddie and Alfie get this much protection when kicking a ball. Theyd be all greater than they already are.
Ddint Grant score in the firs 5 min of his debeut ? Well i am glad he has Started better than one of my favourite centers Justin Hodges... Worst origin debeut ever .....
Luke Keary makes a charge down and clearly makes contact with the foot of the warrior and roosters score a try from it. If they are saying "contact is contact" then how was this not even reviewed or a talking point? So you can make contact with the leg so long as you make the charge down? Right...
@@hansoloburger2322should have been a penalty as well. The dispute is the inconsistency of the rules and how they are viewed. It’s the NRLs fault for all of this at not the players (to a certain extent mind you)
It was 12-12 heading into half time, it’s not like they gained a huge advantage from it exactly, Melbourne scored off a dud call aswell when the ref said Kayal Iro played at the ball because “he placed himself underneath the ball” which is like a rule made up on the spot, Melbourne still had better weight of possession, double the penalty count, more set restarts and still couldn’t crack the Sharks resilient defence, Sharks were just hungrier and Atkinson to step up and take control as a rookie did a phenomenal job.
If Cronulla played anyone else that night outside the top 4 sides they would've won by 20 or 30. They just scraped by against the storm who were dudded and missing players let alone one of their gun players for a joke sin bin.
Everyone’s been having a go at the Sharks for not beating a top 4 or top 8 heavyweight team, yet they just did and everyone’s still crying foul, that one decision didn’t cost Melbourne the game overall, the Sharks were more resilient and were hungry for this win, they got it and people are still having a whinge.
And the next time Kikau hits a leg Freddy will defend him saying its too harsh. He chnages his opinion every week based on who it is. Luai tripping = not that bad Angus Crichton tripping = not even mentioned. Wait until a Qlder trips someone and I guaruntee he calls it dangerous and reckless and asks for a suspension
Funny game. Billy outcoached Freddie in State of Origin when Freddie obviously seems more intelligent and articulate. He's obviously a smarter individual but maybe not a better coach. Maybe that's why the Blues lost, because Freddie has more duty of care to the players, and places their welfare above winning. He seems to have a greater understanding of the changes in the game in a much more latigious environment. But, yes, the sin binning was a joke.
I think the ref needs to be stood down amd sent back to reserve grade, he looks like hes depressed and doesnt want to be there... at least crack a smile and pretend your enjoying being a ref.
'I didn't target his leg sir, I only ran a line where contact with the leg was 100% inevitable' Harry Grant probably. You've never been able to go for the legs of the kicker. Billy was almost right, but its not the NRL's fault that, when faced with a rule change around player safety, the players choose to do the next most destructive option. And in this case a worst action than just tackling the bloke. Harry was made an example of and that was unlucky for him, but his 10 mins in the bin will hopefully set the standard and save the next one where someone's season gets ended with a broken leg.
Rules are Rules. Players now have to take advantage. Soft high shot ? Milk it as ifs the worse ,player willl be sin bin or sent of. Player carring the ball should make sure they aim there heads for the tacklers shoulder again milk it get the player sin bin or sent off. Kicking the ball ? Wait leave kicking leg up as long as possibe , feel a touch throw themselves to the ground. Sin bin and pen. If a player goes low try and fall backwards over him. Make it a hip drop tackle means sin bin or sent of for the player. Its how the game od RL is going
The onus is always on the defender, it's this way in basically every facet of the game. Saying the kicker is making a dangerous kick is ridiculous. This is clearly a penalty and clearly not a sin-bin.
Everyone that complains I reckon yous never played contact sport go watch golf or tennis! It’s a contact sport it’s meant to be the toughest game in the world but now we showing America how tough our game is when it’s actually not showing all these big hits and fight when you actually can’t even do it anymore and now you actually really can’t put pressure on the kicker just a stupid game it’s becoming I’ll give it 5 years it this game will be begging fans to come back
Looks like other coaches have taken a page out of Bellamys book.. Milk every advantage you can. Christ, Bellamy and Bennett have done wonders in destroying the game.
All about reckless intention for me, I am with Gal. Was Grant mean to step his leg in a split second? The kicker also left his leg hanging out and then faked getting hurt...
Yeah he milked the penalty and he shouldve been penalised for it and sent for 10minsfor getting his leg in the wrong spot. The ref should be punished for making the wrong call
Billy Slater .. last week you called out questioning ref's decisions even bad ones and I quote 'if you think you can do better pick up a whistle and do it, until stop critising refs' . Apparently that was last week because you are doing it yourself and it's OK now. The rule is simple no contact period .. pick up a whistle Billy ya hypocrite
Each year, they bring in new rules that make no sense so they can control the outcomes of the game. Thats what happens when gambling companies run a sport
It was deliberate , LUCKILY no damage done but it could have done serious damage ! Grants reaction was insolent and mockery ,Ref made the the right call😊😊😊😊😊
No proper league fan will be watching RL within 5 years. It will become NFL with helmets. Even Rugby Union will be less disheartening to watch. AND FREDDY'S GONE SOFT!!!!!
Typical Fitler soft views of the game. No wonder NSW was so crap with him. I don't get why ch 9 has such a fascination with fitler and Gould. Both are useless.
main point is Gus should step up and run the game....or shut up his god damned whinging....if i was Abdo i'd fine Gus a million dollars...4 being like one of those old blokes on the muppet show....wonder who the other old bloke is with him....Freddy.....perhaps Joey....certainly wouldnt be Billy....he look 2 young 😝😋
Hello Danica Gal Freddy and Billy, There Needs to Be more done To Protect The Kicker. Some Go after The Halfback Bc They Know they got More of A chance to Win If That Teams Number 7 Is Out Bc He Got Hurt In the Air While Kicking the Ball
