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The refs are impartal surley?
Official Andrew Fifita
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Bundy Shark
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As much as he is known for trying to milk a penalty he or we should have been awarded one today, ref through the TV mike clearly called held, Klemmer after the held call picked up his leg & Fifita fell to the ground.
Deadset, this was a case of "the boy who cried wolf", ref knew it was or should have been a penalty but because it was Fifita was more than likely in his own mind adamant he wouldn't give him one.
Back on to him & trying to milk a penalty in just about every time he is tackled surely they have brought this up with him & told him the refs are on to you, give it a rest.
Even the commentators openly bring it up in the coverage, they even mentioned it in the footy show earlier today.
Deadset, this was a case of "the boy who cried wolf", ref knew it was or should have been a penalty but because it was Fifita was more than likely in his own mind adamant he wouldn't give him one.
Back on to him & trying to milk a penalty in just about every time he is tackled surely they have brought this up with him & told him the refs are on to you, give it a rest.
Even the commentators openly bring it up in the coverage, they even mentioned it in the footy show earlier today.
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I think the club should have stood him down. The reason being is it would probably have placated the NRL and I have a feeling we have just pissed them off again. Despite his ill discipline, we aren't going anywhere this year without Andrew. We can't afford to have him off the field.
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due process Cranky
the NRL can't afford to argue with that
we've a history of knee-jerk reactions under pressure
Shark Magnet
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Triple M guy Riedy stated that Fafita was reslless about a month ago, maybe looking to get out.
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LG will be on the front foot
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I hear you, but if the story is true he could well miss quite a few games. It will be tempting for the NRL to make an example of him.
vicsharkfan
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That was a rumour a month ago that was denied.
for all we know the kid was layed out when Difita asked for the game to be stopped
evertonshark
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Surely missing todays game is enough punishment for david. Give andrew a spell next week, which at this time of the year might not be a bad thing as he can come back fresh for our finals run.
Add a token fine and that should be enough. Fairly idiotic of the brothers but it's not the crime of the century. Unfortunately our media are sensationalist and its the top story on tonights news and not a good look for the club
Add a token fine and that should be enough. Fairly idiotic of the brothers but it's not the crime of the century. Unfortunately our media are sensationalist and its the top story on tonights news and not a good look for the club
Super Impose
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True and not good enough from Andrew.
However , have a look at Kasiano's play the balls today.
They could just as easily been pulled up and the one in the 30th minute was the worst of the day.
BlackWhiteBlue
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I think everyones aware of that. But i think people saying they should have been instantly stood down are jumping the gun. Let it play out. Trust that the NRL will take the appropriate steps in ensuring a positive outcome. And i dont think a 12 month suspension as Bill Harrigan suggested is that. I dont think David is alleged to have threatened anyone, Graham etc got 3 weeks i think for the good friday blow up. So for David i would say 3 games max.
evertonshark
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12 months ? Harrigan really is a douchebag
BlackWhiteBlue
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yep. but remember he is the guy from Gladiators
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Harrigan is the one who admits manipulating games as a ref to get a close conclusion, he should have no right to comment on anything
slide rule
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Nah **** the nrl