Round 15, 2010: Dragons 22 - Sharks 4 at Toyota Stadium

hitman124 said:

Sorry for sounding ignorant.............

but what is a TIFO?

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Tifo, originally the Italian word for the phenomenon of supporting a sport team, is mostly used as a name for any spectacular choreography displayed by supporters on the terraces of an arena or stadium in connection with a sport event, mostly an association football match.

Tifos are most commonly seen in important matches, local derbies and rivalries and although the tradition originated at club teams, some national teams also have fans that organize tifos on a regular basis.Tifos are primarily arranged by Ultras or a supporter club to show their love to the club.

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Mark^Bastard said:

I can't find that part where the TIFO is shown. Anyone know the approximate minute mark?

By the way the official crowd was 16,773

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IronShark said:

I may be old but I'm still as agile as a cat! Maybe a slightly older cat but...

By the way mate, do you have that picture of me with the Snowden banner you took? That was a great shot, I'd like to see how it came out. Cheers!:cheers

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hitman124 said:

why the **** would they try to get it on with one of thier own? that is goon behaviour..

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snowman said:

my mate is a goon, and the 3 of them started on him, even tho he is a goon he is still a friend so it just escalated. i am thankful there were no children or families around

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peachey said:

soward of course..as he was lining up his shot at goal, it was like the cssc all had the same idea and we just belted it out as loud as possible for as long as possible until he missed it..

best wanker chant ever

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SMH said:

Snowden, however, may have found an unlikely ally in Soward, who copped a few heavy hits from Sharks players after kicks and was given a hard time by Cronulla fans. ''That's part of the game but the tackle in the first half, I got hit late and you can't touch the kicker,'' Soward said.
''It is a bit tough if he gets suspended because I had the ball at my feet. It was a little bit late but I think he will be all right.''

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...may-wreck-his-origin-hopes-20100620-ypbp.html

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Dean Ritchie
From: The Daily Telegraph
June 20, 2010 4:18PM

AN INEXCUSABLE decision not to refer a legitimate try to the video referee cost Cronulla any chance of a win over the Dragons yesterday and hammered a nail into the Sharks' season.

Desperate for a win to keep alive their finals hopes, the Sharks were robbed when referee Tony Archer blundered late in the game over a contentious ruling involving Cronulla forward Paul Gallen.

With 10 minutes remaining and his side behind 12-4 against St George Illawarra, Gallen plunged over from dummy-half to seemingly score a legitimate and vital try.

With the conversion, Cronulla would have been behind by just two points and retaken the momentum.

But Archer failed to direct the decision to video referee Bill Harrigan, instead ruling Gallen was short of the line.

Moments later, Gallen remonstrated with Archer about his failure to refer the try to Harrigan.

But the moment had gone and St George Illawarra went on to win and retain top spot on the premiership ladder.

Gallen was not talking after the game but Sharks CEO Richard Fisk claimed Archer had admitted making an error.

There is question mark over whether the try was a double movement.

"Paul could have scored a fair try," Fisk said. "Without question the referee should have gone upstairs. He made a mistake.

Cronulla coach Ricky Stuart was equally perplexed.

"Gal thought he scored," Stuart said. "It was very close to a try and a crucial decision late in the game.

"It would have changed the temperament of the players. The score would have been 12-10 with 10 minutes to play. There was some footy left.

"It would have got us back in the game. It was a match we needed to win."

A victory yesterday would have pushed Cronulla to 14 competition points and well into the finals hunt. Instead, their season is slipping away.

"Tony said he made a mistake and that he should have had a look," Stuart said.

"That's why he is the best referee. He admitted it. I'm not dirty or critical on him."

Cronulla also received what many thought was a dubious call in the first half when Dragons winger Brett Morris scored a try from a kick.

It appeared that Saints forward Ben Creagh knocked the ball forward in the lead-up.

"I didn't think it touched Creagh," Stuart said. "He might have.

"But we had three players around the ball and we should have caught it. I'm more disappointed we didn't deliver what we do at training."

The Dragons were first-class yesterday: methodical, structured and disciplined. There is a feeling they are cruising and have plenty left in the tank.

Morris's try in the 46th minute gave the visitors a 12-4 lead. After the Gallen no-try, Saints scored two minutes later when rising star Kyle Stanley grabbed his second try.

St George Illawarra winger Jason Nightingale crossed in the 76th minute to complete the scoring.

Sharks prop Kade Snowden put his possible call-up to the NSW Blues in jeopardy when his tackle on Jamie Soward was put on report.

"We had no polish in our attack," Stuart said. "It annoys the hell out of me because I know we are better than that.

"And I am disappointed for the players because I know it hurts. Today was an important result for our season."

Cronulla had decent field position, particularly in the first half, but struggled to score points. "We had our chances," Cronulla five-eighth Trent Barrett said.

St George Illawarra 22 (K Stanley 2, B Morris, J Nightingale tries, J Soward 3 goals) Cronulla 4 (I Gordon try) at Toyota Stadium. Referees: Tony Archer, Alan Shortall. Crowd: 16,773.

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Sharks Forever said:

As you say lucky, or someone calls talkback radio complaining about the crowd behaviour... honestly, nothing said at a footy game should be that important, let alone a home game.

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Sharky Pete said:

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...-1225881949327

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snowman said:

he didnt say anything tho, thats what sucked about it, we were just cruising to the servo to get a donut and it just started. we walked in the servo to avoid it but they waited for us. mate copped a can of beer to the face so even tho he is a goon, it wasnt right. neither were my actions but no matter what, you dont let you friends get walked over

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Mark^Bastard said:

There's plenty of violent Sharks fans at home matches. Been there myself. You did the right thing Snowman.

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Mark^Bastard said:

There's plenty of violent Sharks fans at home matches. Been there myself. You did the right thing Snowman.

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