Super League to introduce 2 refs : Tue Nov 18, 2014 6:27 pm  

"The NRL is set to send an envoy to England in coming weeks – to help the Brits adapt to the two-referee system. I’m hearing leading ref Alan Shortall will make the trip to allow the Brits to use the same system as Australia, which will also see two refs handling international games – despite the fact many prefer the old way with just one whistle-blower in the middle." - RL Mole

Thoughts if true?

Re: Super League to introduce 2 refs : Tue Nov 18, 2014 6:42 pm  

be our luck to get bentham and silverwood

Re: Super League to introduce 2 refs : Tue Nov 18, 2014 6:57 pm  

Brilliant, see the likes of Wigan and Hudds tail off as their main weapon is negated (slow rucks).
Melbourne Storm have really struggled with the 2 ref system and it broke their dominance.

Re: Super League to introduce 2 refs : Tue Nov 18, 2014 7:51 pm  

Anything that improves the refereeing standards can only be a good thing in my opinion. Still it remains to be seen if it will, let's see if 2 bad refs make a good 1!

Re: Super League to introduce 2 refs : Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:49 pm  

CW8 wrote:

Still it remains to be seen if it will, let's see if 2 bad refs make a good 1!

Lol
quote of the week!

Re: Super League to introduce 2 refs : Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:18 pm  

I'm really all for it. The most important part of our game is at the tackle/play the ball area but with the current system the ref. stands 10 yards away keeping players onside. It really ought to help sort out the naughty boys. I think we have little to fear from this innovation.

Re: Super League to introduce 2 refs : Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:35 pm  

Does best Mr Benn impression......

.....as if by magic, seven more refs appear

Let's face it, the current crop we have are 5h1te. Seven new ones (which aren't as good as the ones we've currently got) aren't exactly going to be devastating, are they.

Give it a go. Might as well. We might actually find one that doesn't bring a "oh no, we've got him at the weekend" thread.

Re: Super League to introduce 2 refs : Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:39 pm  

I am sure if the RFL can't find enough refs Lefty they will spread the games out through the week & make good use of what they have.

Re: Super League to introduce 2 refs : Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:41 pm  

ninearches wrote:

I am sure if the RFL can't find enough refs Lefty they will spread the games out through the week & make good use of what they have.

Tuesday night rugby

They will be foaming at the mouth on here

Re: Super League to introduce 2 refs : Tue Nov 18, 2014 11:17 pm  

Preparing to double the amount of abuse I dish out.