2017 NRL General Discussion Thread

[Gards]

Wonder if Reynolds and Hunt looked at each other post game and thought "why can't you be my incumbent halves partner instead"

 

[HaroldBishop]

dogs need a clean out imo

I don't think they do, they were a far better team last night with a proper HB with a passing and kicking game.

 

[Mr Wright]

I don't think they do, they were a far better team last night with a proper HB with a passing and kicking game.

Id clean that roster out top to bottom.

Only Klemmer, Graham, Jackson would be safe if i were in charge. Dogs have far too many overrated/overpriced players for mine.

 

[HaroldBishop]

Id clean that roster out top to bottom.

Only Klemmer, Graham, Jackson would be safe if i were in charge. Dogs have far too many overrated/overpriced players for mine.

Yeah they certainly do need some change, don't get me wrong, just don't think their issues are as complex as first thought. I wonder if Mbye would make a decent FB?

 

[Bundy Shark]

I actually don't mind the bulk of their squad, Hasler would know a tonne more than me but they lack a genuine organizer in the team which probably dictates to the style they play which is horrible.

 

[HaroldBishop]

The NRL is set to usher in revolutionary Hawk-Eye technology that will allow the Bunker to determine if players are offside from kicks - and possibly as soon as this season.

In the game's most significant technological advancement since the introduction of the video referee two decades ago, it can be revealed that officials have been secretly trialling the system in the early parts of the season, including at the Auckland Nines.

If it is convinced the system is 100 per cent accurate, it is likely to be in place by round 13.

The innovation is different to the much-hyped 10-metre offside line proposed by Fox Sports, which has now abandoned the idea.

Fox Sport's virtual line would have shown if players were offside in general play and in try scoring situations.

In essence, it was for entertainment purposes only as part of the network's new dedicated rugby league channel launched earlier this year.

But the NRL wants its system to become a cornerstone of its decision-making process.

As it stands, the Bunker cannot rule on players standing offside but can rule them offside from kicks when tries are scored, however, standard camera angles are often misleading and unreliable. Given how prominent the cross-field kick has become as an attacking weapon, this is a significant development.

The problem rests with the various shapes and sizes of the humble footy ground.

Most are not flat, meaning the technology isn't completely accurate when regular television cameras are used.

So the NRL has been laser-scanning grounds to take into account uneven surfaces. At WIN stadium, for example, there is a substantial mound in the middle of the ground.

When headquarters is convinced the system is foolproof, NRL chief executive Todd Greenberg will make a decision on whether to introduce it to the Bunker.

All concerned parties were reluctant to speak about the story when contacted on Thursday, but it comes at an interesting time.

Hawk-Eye's goal-line technology has been used in many European leagues - including the Premier League - for several years.

But, earlier this week, Hawk-Eye technology was used in a football friendly between France and Spain at Stade de France to determine off-side.

It was the system's most high-profile test to date and it worked spectacularly.

It ensured that Antoine Griezmann's goal for France was correctly denied for offside while Gerard Deulofeu's strike for Spain was correctly given. The second decision took the video referee just 40 seconds.

The next day, the Premier League declared it wouldn't use the technology until at least the 2018-19 season, although it could be used in FA Cup matches from next year.

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...or-second-half-of-season-20170330-gv9n9x.html

 

[slide rule]

Cool.

Although I'm not a fan of implementing changes mid-season unless absolutely essential.

 

[BlackWhiteBlue]

why is this so difficult?

seriously, we have a line every 10 metres that runs perpendicular to the side lines. We could very easily place a line parallel to this in line with the kicker, regardless of angle 999 times out of 1000 the correct call would be made.

The NFL have been using this to mark out to viewers the line of scrimmage since for ****ing ever. We created this bunker that is really a farce and the only thing that is remotely different to the old video ref system is you hear the **** say 'have a decision going to the board'

 

[Gumby]

would punt Liicha, Mbye, Tolman, Hopoate, eastwood and start rebuilding. there forwards are all to similar, all argy bargy. yes their props can pass a ball but that's about it. no real skill in there forward pack.

 

[Capital_Shark]

Hawkeye technology to determine if a player is offside from a kick - are you sure that article isn't meant for tomorrow (April 1)?

Don't need a ****en hawk's eye, my 2 human ones do the job just fine and they're usually glazed over with half a dozen tinnies and any other substances I've been lucky enough to come across.

 

[CrazyMatt]

I hate Manly but I don't mind Barrett and it was slightly satisfying to see him shut up a lot of critics tonight.

 

[Sutty]

It's not just Barrett, it's half of their squad. Uate/Koroisau/DCE/Walker have been having the piss taken out of them by people for a year or two now, I don't mind the underdogs going good.

That said I still hate Manly...

 

[hitman124]

I like Barrett, always spoke about our club very highly when we were suffering our lowest of lows.

 

[Sutty]

After what they did to Toovey I think it was easy to look at Barrett as a bad guy, really he's had to contend with the same crap and non-stop injuries and he's starting to bring them together nicely.

 

[HaroldBishop]

Barrett is Manly's coach. I hate him.

 

[HaroldBishop]

I thought they did away with interference from the video ref in general play unless foul play was involved?

 

[sharks86]

I assume you're talking about Coote dropping the ball in the in-goal during the 2nd half where they gave Cowboys the 20m tap & then reversed it after the first tackle?

The channel 9 guys said the bunker can still over-rule the on field ref if it happens in the in-goal only. It was the right call in the end.

 

[Tatus]

Do we have one of those mata'tuia's in our NYC?

 

[Tiger Shark]

Do we have one of those mata'tuia's in our NYC?

Yes but very distant relatives, or so they mentioned on the commentary

 

[sharkstragic]

Geez Melbourne are a class act. I have a horrible feeling we are going to get smoked next Sunday unless we can somehow turn our form around. Storm just don't make errors and we are prolific. Really worried about the next game.