Re: Lee Briers : Sat Aug 01, 2015 6:12 pm  

Biff Tannen wrote:

As comical as it was to watch him try to Marshall his team back into the semi final from the position of water carrier, should there be some kind of warning from the RFL for this? He was stood in the Wire line for several plays shouting orders and it happened several times.

Very undignified imho

Re: Lee Briers : Sat Aug 01, 2015 8:24 pm  

He was the same in the Leigh game too. Never seen anything like it. Was like under 8's when the coach is on the pitch with the kids talking them through every play.

I like Briers and I like Wire but it needs sorting. 30 second limit on the field unless there is an injury or the clock is stopped maybe? Can't have people on the pitch for an entire set of 6 directing play.

Also doesn't say much about Tony Smiths faith in Wire's half backs if he feels that he needs the water boy to go on and direct the attack.

Re: Lee Briers : Sat Aug 01, 2015 9:14 pm  

The Australian national team have done it many times-and with more than one person. Usually do it to plug gaps in the defensive line when under pressure.

Re: Lee Briers : Sat Aug 01, 2015 9:31 pm  

The water carrier wears a blue top.
The head trainer wears a yellow coloured top.

HEAD TRAINER (YELLOW TOP)
♦ The Head Trainer may enter the playing field in the following situations:
1. When a try has been scored 2. While awaiting a Video Referee decision in relation to a try 3. During a time out called by the referee for an injury 4. To inform a player that he is to be interchanged ♦ The Head Trainer is allowed to assist the Physiotherapist with an injured player, carry water or deliver individual messages in situations 1,2 and 3 above. ♦ They must leave the field immediately their assigned task has been completed and return to the dug-out area. ♦ They must enter and leave the field as quickly as possible (i.e. running). ♦ He / She must not enter the playing field carrying any electronic device switched on or otherwise and must do so in a manner that does not interfere with play. ♦ The Head Trainer must not speak to the match officials. ♦ The Head Trainer is not entitled to speak with any other player whilst performing the interchange function.

Re: Lee Briers : Sun Aug 02, 2015 7:36 am  

Seen a lot if this over last couple of seasons, wire in particular not just yesterday. It's bloody annoying that the refs don't clamp down on it and you can see it having an effect. Hodgson was at it too for hkr at the giants this season too, spent more time on the pitch bloody than interchange prop.

Re: Lee Briers : Sun Aug 02, 2015 10:31 am  

Angelic Cynic wrote:

The water carrier wears a blue top.
The head trainer wears a yellow coloured top.

HEAD TRAINER (YELLOW TOP)
♦ The Head Trainer may enter the playing field in the following situations:
1. When a try has been scored 2. While awaiting a Video Referee decision in relation to a try 3. During a time out called by the referee for an injury 4. To inform a player that he is to be interchanged ♦ The Head Trainer is allowed to assist the Physiotherapist with an injured player, carry water or deliver individual messages in situations 1,2 and 3 above. ♦ They must leave the field immediately their assigned task has been completed and return to the dug-out area. ♦ They must enter and leave the field as quickly as possible (i.e. running). ♦ He / She must not enter the playing field carrying any electronic device switched on or otherwise and must do so in a manner that does not interfere with play. ♦ The Head Trainer must not speak to the match officials. ♦ The Head Trainer is not entitled to speak with any other player whilst performing the interchange function.

Plenty of rules broken yesterday then , think the RFL should be having a word , I'm pretty sure he had a yellow top on with WATER plastered on the back of it , might be wrong

Re: Lee Briers : Sun Aug 02, 2015 11:18 am  

I blame Alfie Langer.

Didn't he start all this? And yes, I agree, it should be clamped down on.

Re: Lee Briers : Sun Aug 02, 2015 1:50 pm  

It's cheating, no two ways about it. Lee Briers was an important member of their side and that included leadership. When that player retires, it's up to the club to replace that leadership and experience within the squad. Sending him on to call the plays is effectively a 14th man and reflected badly on Warrington.

Re: Lee Briers : Sun Aug 02, 2015 3:04 pm  

tony1983 wrote:

It's cheating, no two ways about it. Lee Briers was an important member of their side and that included leadership. When that player retires, it's up to the club to replace that leadership and experience within the squad. Sending him on to call the plays is effectively a 14th man and reflected badly on Warrington.

Totally agree it did not influence the result but needs to be stopped now. A sever warning to Warrington should be issued, no water carrier or coach should be on the field on play unless injuries or complete stop in play, ie try, video ref etr

Re: Lee Briers : Sun Aug 02, 2015 3:08 pm  

Why do you need water when you are having a set of six tackles to make. No time for water in defence.

The match commission should be dealing with this as the ref has enough to do.