Ryan
Journey Man
I know it's a bit of a small point to pick on, but I found it amusing that in round 2, 2006, with exactly the same referee, Beaver says to the ref, "How is that sir?", as he's running back into the defensive line, and gets 10 minutes in the sin bin, completely turning the match in their favour (Nth Qld's).
But when Matt Bowen directly asks the ref how many chances he is going to give us, suggesting the ref is cheating - is told that "I have a sense of humour" (talking about Clarke), and to get back into the defensive line.
If you take Bowen off for those 10 minutes, "potentially" 2 tries in that period may not have been scored.
If I was Des, I'd show Finch evidence of both these events, and ask where is Clarkes consistency. That's all that is fair is it not?
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I feel sorry for Canberra - they are going to be facing a wounded Eagle. Manly by PLENTY this week !!!
But when Matt Bowen directly asks the ref how many chances he is going to give us, suggesting the ref is cheating - is told that "I have a sense of humour" (talking about Clarke), and to get back into the defensive line.
If you take Bowen off for those 10 minutes, "potentially" 2 tries in that period may not have been scored.
If I was Des, I'd show Finch evidence of both these events, and ask where is Clarkes consistency. That's all that is fair is it not?
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I feel sorry for Canberra - they are going to be facing a wounded Eagle. Manly by PLENTY this week !!!