Big story brewing

[The Who]

I'm told that the NRL is very worried, and trying to keep it quiet, about a First Grade referee with a big gambling problem.
Obviously any hint of a ref with money problems is a major concern.

 

[Bubbler]

That would explain all the dud calls we get. How about those forward pass calls from last year?

 

[Uk eagle]

The refs have never had so much say in the result of a match so if one of them is betting on the outcome they can pretty much guarantee whatever result/margin they want

 

[globaleagle]

To me 'big story' means the actual ref being named, sacked, and every aspect of this looked in to and actions being taken.

However, it's the nrl... so I expect nothing to come of it. No naming, no real coverage (remember all the blurred out Manly pics from gambling inferences a few years ago?), nothing.

I'd like to be pleasantly surprised, but this game, even with some peoples saviour V'landy, at the helm, has made me a tad cynical.

edit: If true, it's criminal.

 

[Loobs]

What's the bet they'll use a pic of a ref on field laughing with DCE for the pic when it breaks

 

[globaleagle]

What's the bet they'll use a pic of a ref on field laughing with DCE for the pic when it breaks

Let us know if a ref contacts you and asks what the odds are...!

 

[Bring back the.... Biff?]

Nrl... rigged since 2013

 

[Cameron]

I'm told that the NRL is very worried, and trying to keep it quiet, about a First Grade referee with a big gambling problem.
Obviously any hint of a ref with money problems is a major concern.

does this referee share the same surname with another referee lol

 

[frank stokes]

We don't care about your multi!

...oh, wait - yes we do!

 

[manlyfan76]

Is this why Smyth retired?

 

[Cioran]

Is this why Smyth retired?

He heard there was more money to be made fixing games as a ref than as a player.

 

[eagle66]

Why haven't Manly been given a leg up by tbis so called ref? Imagine the odds he would have got?

 

[Captain Moondog]

Is it a retired referee? My money would be on Shayne Hayne.

 

[Chip and Chase]

NRL have signed Teflon Todd on as a consultant to handle this. He's straight on to it like he never left

 

[Ron E. Gibbs]

Is it a retired referee? My money would be on Shayne Hayne.

I was always pissed that he retired immediately after handing the 2013 grand final to the Roosters. Never got to yell at him again.

 

[Eagle thru 'n' thru]

Nrl... rigged since 2013

The National Rigged League

 

[Nordburg]

I thought this story was common knowledge and unless it’s someone new,it’s been around for a few years.If it’s who I thought it was from a while ago,he’s not one of the brothers but he seems to get most of the big games despite being quite possibly the worst ref in the comp

 

[Blucky]

Anyone got a list of current refs names ? Interesting to see if any are left out this weekend.

 

[The Who]

I thought this story was common knowledge and unless it’s someone new,it’s been around for a few years.If it’s who I thought it was from a while ago,he’s not one of the brothers but he seems to get most of the big games despite being quite possible the worst ref in the comp

No. The name I've been given is a current ref.
I don't think he's a Manly favourite but I'm not one for stats so if any poster could provide a record of Manly wins-losses under each of the current NRL refs I'd be interested what it reveals.

 

[Kevinward777]

To me 'big story' means the actual ref being named, sacked, and every aspect of this looked in to and actions being taken.

However, it's the nrl... so I expect nothing to come of it. No naming, no real coverage (remember all the blurred out Manly pics from gambling inferences a few years ago?), nothing.

I'd like to be pleasantly surprised, but this game, even with some peoples saviour V'landy, at the helm, has made me a tad cynical.

edit: If true, it's criminal.

Much like the Broncos salary cap drama last year that was MASSIVE news. Whatever happened to that story?