referring on Sunday

[Kiwi Eagle]

There was a theory going round a couple of weeks back, that because the ref's are also in a battle for playoff spots, they would be putting the whistle away to make themselves look good and promote a flowing game

It seems to be proving to be correct, because I can't recall a 10m penalty in either of our past 2 games

 

[DSM5]

You're right it was White not Cross that took that forward pass.  Lots of forward passes off the ruck these days are tolerated, missed or whatever.

 

[Ian Martin tragic]

KE
they would be putting the whistle away to make themselves look good and promote a flowing game
+ Bradza
the approach used by the refs on the weekend probably suits us best.

is right on, regardless of the obvious errors. It was also a strange harkback to 'olden times', with most tries awarded immediately, players holding the ball steady for the goalkicker, players playing on with injury (I saw 2-3 turned ankles, the lyon shoulder, matai as usual...)

 

[Rusty]

There was a theory going round a couple of weeks back, that because the ref's are also in a battle for playoff spots, they would be putting the whistle away to make themselves look good and promote a flowing game

It seems to be proving to be correct, because I can't recall a 10m penalty in either of our past 2 games

I dont remember seeing any in the Storm game, and there was only one in the Roosters game, and it was against us. I think your right, in the lead up to the finals more and more will be let go, only the 'known offenders' will be penalised, ie. matai and choc.