hatty wrote:Then we should also stop refs laughing and joking with players during a game. They are there to officiate not to bond with them. They can’t be all pally and then throw out the toys when something is said back at them .
I agree with that, have never liked when Ref's refer to players by their first names. It does give off that pal-ey vibe. No issue with players and refs being matey off the pitch, but on should be all business and mutual respect.
NickyKiss wrote:Itchy Arsenal wrote:Griffin should have been banned until next season to get a message out.
The pile driver also should have been a ban until next season.
Both of these offences need to be eradicated from the game.
If that’s the line they want to draw with players giving the ref grief, then do it but they need to draw the line, tell people where it is and what was said in this case and then everyone can move forward but it’s all a mystery at the moment. ‘Questioning the integrity of the ref’ makes it sound like he’s said something along the lines of him being an ‘effing cheat’. Is that worth 7 games?! If it is, get the message out there and players can deal with it but I go back to it all feeling a bit precious if that’s the case.
O’Donnell got off extremely lightly IMO and Hardaker and Leigh should’ve been sanctioned for having the brass neck to appeal that ban. What’s happened to the old frivolous appeal line?!
Yes a line has been drawn, consistency is key now, something they have not been very good at to be honest.
O'Donnell did get off lightly and should have got more games imo, so should Hardaker. His tackle was also reckless and lacking control. He also didn't exactly place him or let go, Hardaker's tackle could also have taken a very sour turn. Appealing that is ludicrous and hopefully they do get done with a frivolous appeal as i don't think the new trial has occurred yet?
