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lol maybe we should put simmons hat 5/8
Maybe we should all jump off a cliff, im sure it wouldnt be as painful as watching that.
RND 8, 2009: Sharks V Roosters at Toyota Stadium
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Maybe we should all jump off a cliff, im sure it wouldnt be as painful as watching that.
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Effort alone not enough for Sharks
Effort alone not enough for SharksSydney Morning Herald, Australia - Steve JanceticThere's no doubting their effort but, sadly for Cronulla and their embattled coach Ricky Stuart, effort alone doesn't guarantee NRL wins. The Sharks slumped to their seventh straight loss with a 19-12 defeat to the Sydney Roosters at Toyota Park on ...
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Effort alone not enough for Sharks
Steve Jancetic
May 3, 2009
There's no doubting their effort but, sadly for Cronulla and their embattled coach Ricky Stuart, effort alone doesn't guarantee NRL wins.
The Sharks slumped to their seventh straight loss with a 19-12 defeat to the Sydney Roosters at Toyota Park on Saturday night, pre-season talk of finals football replaced by contingency plans to avoid the wooden spoon.
Based on the performance against the Roosters - unless those plans include the recruitment of an experienced No.7 - last place is looking more and more likely.
Oh how the Sharks are missing dumped halfback Brett Kimmorley, who is in career-best form with the Bulldogs after being told midway through last season he was no longer required at Cronulla despite being under contract.
Current No.7 Brett Seymour simply hasn't been able to get the Sharks going and, while five-eighth Trent Barrett is doing his best to impose himself on games, the lack of a genuine organiser on his inside is hurting the Sharks.
As they have all season, the Sharks tried hard against the Roosters, coach Stuart indicating they may be trying too hard in a bid to break the losing run.
"I never, never knock the effort of these boys, they're giving it their all," Stuart said.
"I feel for them because I know how much effort is there, I know how much it's hurting all of us.
"These tough times are always difficult to handle but it's a way of trying to build some character."
While the Sharks are trying to build character, the Roosters are working on confidence after snapping a three-game losing streak with the seven-point win.
They still looked a long way short of the side which made last year's finals but, for coach Brad Fittler, the win was a step in the right direction.
Fittler pointed to prop Nate Myles' grubber kick - which set up Sam Perrett's second-half try, as an example of the the greater belief within his squad.
"We wouldn't have done that the last few weeks we haven't been testing ourselves through the middle and baking ourselves,' Fittler said.
"That's the big thing we're trying to ask our players - they've all been playing footy since they've been really young and we've just got to keep backing our footy.
"Sometimes when you lose you hide that a lot and we've just got to keep trying to grow on that."
Barrett was cleared of any long-term injury concern after failing to return for the second half, the veteran pivot knocked unconscious late in the first half.
Effort alone not enough for SharksSydney Morning Herald, Australia - Steve JanceticThere's no doubting their effort but, sadly for Cronulla and their embattled coach Ricky Stuart, effort alone doesn't guarantee NRL wins. The Sharks slumped to their seventh straight loss with a 19-12 defeat to the Sydney Roosters at Toyota Park on ...
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Effort alone not enough for Sharks
Steve Jancetic
May 3, 2009
There's no doubting their effort but, sadly for Cronulla and their embattled coach Ricky Stuart, effort alone doesn't guarantee NRL wins.
The Sharks slumped to their seventh straight loss with a 19-12 defeat to the Sydney Roosters at Toyota Park on Saturday night, pre-season talk of finals football replaced by contingency plans to avoid the wooden spoon.
Based on the performance against the Roosters - unless those plans include the recruitment of an experienced No.7 - last place is looking more and more likely.
Oh how the Sharks are missing dumped halfback Brett Kimmorley, who is in career-best form with the Bulldogs after being told midway through last season he was no longer required at Cronulla despite being under contract.
Current No.7 Brett Seymour simply hasn't been able to get the Sharks going and, while five-eighth Trent Barrett is doing his best to impose himself on games, the lack of a genuine organiser on his inside is hurting the Sharks.
As they have all season, the Sharks tried hard against the Roosters, coach Stuart indicating they may be trying too hard in a bid to break the losing run.
"I never, never knock the effort of these boys, they're giving it their all," Stuart said.
"I feel for them because I know how much effort is there, I know how much it's hurting all of us.
"These tough times are always difficult to handle but it's a way of trying to build some character."
While the Sharks are trying to build character, the Roosters are working on confidence after snapping a three-game losing streak with the seven-point win.
They still looked a long way short of the side which made last year's finals but, for coach Brad Fittler, the win was a step in the right direction.
Fittler pointed to prop Nate Myles' grubber kick - which set up Sam Perrett's second-half try, as an example of the the greater belief within his squad.
"We wouldn't have done that the last few weeks we haven't been testing ourselves through the middle and baking ourselves,' Fittler said.
"That's the big thing we're trying to ask our players - they've all been playing footy since they've been really young and we've just got to keep backing our footy.
"Sometimes when you lose you hide that a lot and we've just got to keep trying to grow on that."
Barrett was cleared of any long-term injury concern after failing to return for the second half, the veteran pivot knocked unconscious late in the first half.
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Funny you should say that millo got dropped because he fell for a dummy on the line against the raiders
: So does every body that falls for a dummy or misses tackle a on the the line should be dropped 
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in that case simmons should be dropped lol he is well known for poor defensive reads and poor defensive technique
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Sydney Roosters recieve $10000 breach of notice from NRL
Sydney Roosters recieve $10000 breach of notice from NRLFox Sports, AustraliaBy staff writers Sydney Roosters have been issued with a $10000 breach of notice over comments made by coach Brad Fitler after the Roosters clash with Cronulla on the weekend. Fitler suggested that referees were being biased in making decisions ...
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Sydney Roosters recieve $10,000 breach of notice from NRL
By Liam FitzGibbon
May 04, 2009
The Sydney Roosters are yet to decide whether they will appeal against a $10,000 breach notice issued by the NRL over comments coach Brad Fittler made about refereeing.
Fittler's remarks came at the post-match press conference after his struggling team's 19-12 win over the Sharks on Saturday night.
He was fuming after a no-try ruling against his fullback Jordan Tansey due to obstruction by veteran backrower Craig Fitzgibbon.
"I feel like swearing," Fittler said.
"I thought it was a really, really bad decision ... I just can't believe that.
"Our team is the only team in the comp that they look at them ultra closely.
"It happened with Tupes (former Rooster Anthony Tupou) last year and it just started a trend that every time we had a block play they would just scrutinise us to death ... it's just crap."
NRL chief executive David Gallop said on Monday the comments suggested that referees were being biased in making decisions involving in the Roosters.
"The NRL allows coaches every chance to disagree with decisions and to fairly criticise performances and indeed we had no problem with the coach calling something a bad decision," said Gallop.
"What we have not allowed and will not tolerate are suggestions that referees are biased against a particular team.
"The implications of such a statement in terms of a referee's integrity are more far reaching than the official or coach making the statement may realise at the time."
Roosters chief executive Steve Noyce said on Monday the club was "disappointed" at being served the breach notice.
"The club is disappointed with the decision and we will be making a submission to the NRL," Noyce said.
But the club wants to review the press conference and wording of the breach notice before deciding if that submission will be an official appeal.
The Roosters have five business days to respond to the breach notice after which the penalty will either be confirmed or varied.
Sydney Roosters recieve $10000 breach of notice from NRLFox Sports, AustraliaBy staff writers Sydney Roosters have been issued with a $10000 breach of notice over comments made by coach Brad Fitler after the Roosters clash with Cronulla on the weekend. Fitler suggested that referees were being biased in making decisions ...
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Sydney Roosters recieve $10,000 breach of notice from NRL
By Liam FitzGibbon
May 04, 2009
The Sydney Roosters are yet to decide whether they will appeal against a $10,000 breach notice issued by the NRL over comments coach Brad Fittler made about refereeing.
Fittler's remarks came at the post-match press conference after his struggling team's 19-12 win over the Sharks on Saturday night.
He was fuming after a no-try ruling against his fullback Jordan Tansey due to obstruction by veteran backrower Craig Fitzgibbon.
"I feel like swearing," Fittler said.
"I thought it was a really, really bad decision ... I just can't believe that.
"Our team is the only team in the comp that they look at them ultra closely.
"It happened with Tupes (former Rooster Anthony Tupou) last year and it just started a trend that every time we had a block play they would just scrutinise us to death ... it's just crap."
NRL chief executive David Gallop said on Monday the comments suggested that referees were being biased in making decisions involving in the Roosters.
"The NRL allows coaches every chance to disagree with decisions and to fairly criticise performances and indeed we had no problem with the coach calling something a bad decision," said Gallop.
"What we have not allowed and will not tolerate are suggestions that referees are biased against a particular team.
"The implications of such a statement in terms of a referee's integrity are more far reaching than the official or coach making the statement may realise at the time."
Roosters chief executive Steve Noyce said on Monday the club was "disappointed" at being served the breach notice.
"The club is disappointed with the decision and we will be making a submission to the NRL," Noyce said.
But the club wants to review the press conference and wording of the breach notice before deciding if that submission will be an official appeal.
The Roosters have five business days to respond to the breach notice after which the penalty will either be confirmed or varied.
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Fittler slapped with $10000 fine for post-match spray
Fittler slapped with $10000 fine for post-match sprayLIVENEWS.com.au, Australia - Nick MarkhamRoosters coach Brad Fittler has been hit with a $10000 fine by the NRL over comments he made following his side's win over the Sharks on Saturday night. Fittler was highly critical of a video referee decision not to award a try to fullback Jordan ...
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Fittler slapped with $10,000 fine for post-match spray
Nick Markham
04-May-2009
"What we have not allowed and will not tolerate are suggestions that referees are biased against a particular team."
David Gallop, NRL chief
Roosters coach Brad Fittler has been hit with a $10,000 fine by the NRL over comments he made following his side's win over the Sharks on Saturday night.
Fittler was highly critical of a video referee decision not to award a try to fullback Jordan Tansey due to an obstruction, with the Roosters coach subsequently claiming his side was being more highly scrutinised than others.
"I thought it was a really, really bad decision ... I just can't believe that," Fittler said after his side's 19-12 victory.
"Our team is the only team in the comp that they look at them ultra closely.
"It happened with Tupes last year and it just started a trend that every time we had a block play they would just scrutinise us to death ... it's just crap...I feel like swearing."
"The boys are under pressure and we most probably needed the win and for that to happen to just get a try like that (denied), it goes to 24-6, game over."
NRL boss David Gallop ruled Fittler's comments had questioned the integrity of the league's officials, and decided to issue the coach with a breach notice.
“The NRL allows coaches every chance to disagree with decisions and to fairly criticise performances and indeed we had no problem with the coach calling something a ‘bad decision’,” said Gallop.
“What we have not allowed and will not tolerate are suggestions that referees are biased against a particular team.
“The implications of such a statement in terms of a referee’s integrity are more far reaching than the official or coach making the statement may realise at the time."
The Roosters have five business days to appeal the breach notice.
Fittler slapped with $10000 fine for post-match sprayLIVENEWS.com.au, Australia - Nick MarkhamRoosters coach Brad Fittler has been hit with a $10000 fine by the NRL over comments he made following his side's win over the Sharks on Saturday night. Fittler was highly critical of a video referee decision not to award a try to fullback Jordan ...
Source: http://livenews.com.au/sport/fittler-slapped-with-10000-fine-for-postmatch-spray/2009/5/4/205142
Fittler slapped with $10,000 fine for post-match spray
Nick Markham
04-May-2009
"What we have not allowed and will not tolerate are suggestions that referees are biased against a particular team."
David Gallop, NRL chief
Roosters coach Brad Fittler has been hit with a $10,000 fine by the NRL over comments he made following his side's win over the Sharks on Saturday night.
Fittler was highly critical of a video referee decision not to award a try to fullback Jordan Tansey due to an obstruction, with the Roosters coach subsequently claiming his side was being more highly scrutinised than others.
"I thought it was a really, really bad decision ... I just can't believe that," Fittler said after his side's 19-12 victory.
"Our team is the only team in the comp that they look at them ultra closely.
"It happened with Tupes last year and it just started a trend that every time we had a block play they would just scrutinise us to death ... it's just crap...I feel like swearing."
"The boys are under pressure and we most probably needed the win and for that to happen to just get a try like that (denied), it goes to 24-6, game over."
NRL boss David Gallop ruled Fittler's comments had questioned the integrity of the league's officials, and decided to issue the coach with a breach notice.
“The NRL allows coaches every chance to disagree with decisions and to fairly criticise performances and indeed we had no problem with the coach calling something a ‘bad decision’,” said Gallop.
“What we have not allowed and will not tolerate are suggestions that referees are biased against a particular team.
“The implications of such a statement in terms of a referee’s integrity are more far reaching than the official or coach making the statement may realise at the time."
The Roosters have five business days to appeal the breach notice.
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NRL fines Sydney Roosters coach Brad Fittler $10000
NRL fines Sydney Roosters coach Brad Fittler $10000Melbourne Herald Sun, AustraliaTHE Sydney Roosters have been served with a $10000 breach notice by the NRL over comments coach Brad Fittler made about refereeing. Fittler's remarks came at the post-match press conference after his struggling team's 19-12 win over the Sharks on ...
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NRL fines Sydney Roosters coach Brad Fittler $10,000
May 04, 2009 12:00am
THE Sydney Roosters have been served with a $10,000 breach notice by the NRL over comments coach Brad Fittler made about refereeing.
Fittler's remarks came at the post-match press conference after his struggling team's 19-12 win over the Sharks on Saturday night.
He was fuming after a no-try ruling against his fullback Jordan Tansey due to obstruction by veteran backrower Craig Fitzgibbon.
"I feel like swearing," Fittler said.
"I thought it was a really, really bad decision ... I just can't believe that.
"Our team is the only team in the comp that they look at them ultra closely.
"It happened with Tupes (former Rooster Anthony Tupou) last year and it just started a trend that every time we had a block play they would just scrutinise us to death ... it's just crap."
NRL chief executive David Gallop said on Monday the comments suggested that referees were being biased in making decisions involving in the Roosters.
"The NRL allows coaches every chance to disagree with decisions and to fairly criticise performances and indeed we had no problem with the coach calling something a bad decision," said Gallop.
"What we have not allowed and will not tolerate are suggestions that referees are biased against a particular team.
"The implications of such a statement in terms of a referee's integrity are more far reaching than the official or coach making the statement may realise at the time."
The Roosters have five business days to respond to the breach notice after which the penalty will either be confirmed or varied.
Disputed matters can be taken to the NRL appeals committee.
NRL fines Sydney Roosters coach Brad Fittler $10000Melbourne Herald Sun, AustraliaTHE Sydney Roosters have been served with a $10000 breach notice by the NRL over comments coach Brad Fittler made about refereeing. Fittler's remarks came at the post-match press conference after his struggling team's 19-12 win over the Sharks on ...
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NRL fines Sydney Roosters coach Brad Fittler $10,000
May 04, 2009 12:00am
THE Sydney Roosters have been served with a $10,000 breach notice by the NRL over comments coach Brad Fittler made about refereeing.
Fittler's remarks came at the post-match press conference after his struggling team's 19-12 win over the Sharks on Saturday night.
He was fuming after a no-try ruling against his fullback Jordan Tansey due to obstruction by veteran backrower Craig Fitzgibbon.
"I feel like swearing," Fittler said.
"I thought it was a really, really bad decision ... I just can't believe that.
"Our team is the only team in the comp that they look at them ultra closely.
"It happened with Tupes (former Rooster Anthony Tupou) last year and it just started a trend that every time we had a block play they would just scrutinise us to death ... it's just crap."
NRL chief executive David Gallop said on Monday the comments suggested that referees were being biased in making decisions involving in the Roosters.
"The NRL allows coaches every chance to disagree with decisions and to fairly criticise performances and indeed we had no problem with the coach calling something a bad decision," said Gallop.
"What we have not allowed and will not tolerate are suggestions that referees are biased against a particular team.
"The implications of such a statement in terms of a referee's integrity are more far reaching than the official or coach making the statement may realise at the time."
The Roosters have five business days to respond to the breach notice after which the penalty will either be confirmed or varied.
Disputed matters can be taken to the NRL appeals committee.
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Roosters cop $10000 fine for criticising refs
Roosters cop $10000 fine for criticising refsLeague HQ, Australia - Liam FitzgibbonNRL chief executive David Gallop said yesterday that the comments suggested that referees were being biased in making decisions involving the Roosters. "The NRL allows coaches every chance to disagree with decisions and to fairly criticise performances ...
Source: http://www.leaguehq.com.au/news/lhqnews/roosters-cop-10000-fine-for-criticising-refs/2009/05/04/1241289101735.html
Roosters cop $10,000 fine for criticising refs
Liam Fitzgibbon, Sydney
May 5, 2009
SYDNEY Roosters are yet to decide whether they will appeal against a $10,000 breach notice issued by the National Rugby League over comments coach Brad Fittler made about refereeing.
Fittler's remarks came at the post-match media conference after his struggling team's 19-12 win over the Sharks on Saturday night.
He was fuming after a no-try ruling against his full-back Jordan Tansey due to obstruction by veteran back-rower Craig Fitzgibbon.
"I feel like swearing," Fittler said at the post-match press conference.
"I thought it was a really, really bad decision … I just can't believe that.
"Our team is the only team in the comp that they look at them ultra closely.
"It happened with 'Tupes' (former Rooster Anthony Tupou) last year and it just started a trend that every time we had a block play they would just scrutinise us to death … it's just crap."
NRL chief executive David Gallop said yesterday that the comments suggested that referees were being biased in making decisions involving the Roosters.
"The NRL allows coaches every chance to disagree with decisions and to fairly criticise performances and indeed we had no problem with the coach calling something a bad decision," said Gallop.
"What we have not allowed and will not tolerate are suggestions that referees are biased against a particular team. The implications of such a statement in terms of a referee's integrity are more far reaching than the official or coach making the statement may realise at the time."
Roosters chief executive Steve Noyce said the club was disappointed at being served the breach notice.
"The club is disappointed with the decision and we will be making a submission to the NRL," Noyce said.
But the club wants to review the media conference and wording of the breach notice before deciding if that submission will be an official appeal.
The Roosters have five business days to respond to the breach notice after which the penalty will either be confirmed or varied.
Roosters cop $10000 fine for criticising refsLeague HQ, Australia - Liam FitzgibbonNRL chief executive David Gallop said yesterday that the comments suggested that referees were being biased in making decisions involving the Roosters. "The NRL allows coaches every chance to disagree with decisions and to fairly criticise performances ...
Source: http://www.leaguehq.com.au/news/lhqnews/roosters-cop-10000-fine-for-criticising-refs/2009/05/04/1241289101735.html
Roosters cop $10,000 fine for criticising refs
Liam Fitzgibbon, Sydney
May 5, 2009
SYDNEY Roosters are yet to decide whether they will appeal against a $10,000 breach notice issued by the National Rugby League over comments coach Brad Fittler made about refereeing.
Fittler's remarks came at the post-match media conference after his struggling team's 19-12 win over the Sharks on Saturday night.
He was fuming after a no-try ruling against his full-back Jordan Tansey due to obstruction by veteran back-rower Craig Fitzgibbon.
"I feel like swearing," Fittler said at the post-match press conference.
"I thought it was a really, really bad decision … I just can't believe that.
"Our team is the only team in the comp that they look at them ultra closely.
"It happened with 'Tupes' (former Rooster Anthony Tupou) last year and it just started a trend that every time we had a block play they would just scrutinise us to death … it's just crap."
NRL chief executive David Gallop said yesterday that the comments suggested that referees were being biased in making decisions involving the Roosters.
"The NRL allows coaches every chance to disagree with decisions and to fairly criticise performances and indeed we had no problem with the coach calling something a bad decision," said Gallop.
"What we have not allowed and will not tolerate are suggestions that referees are biased against a particular team. The implications of such a statement in terms of a referee's integrity are more far reaching than the official or coach making the statement may realise at the time."
Roosters chief executive Steve Noyce said the club was disappointed at being served the breach notice.
"The club is disappointed with the decision and we will be making a submission to the NRL," Noyce said.
But the club wants to review the media conference and wording of the breach notice before deciding if that submission will be an official appeal.
The Roosters have five business days to respond to the breach notice after which the penalty will either be confirmed or varied.
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If Stuart got away with it, so should Fittler, say Roosters
If Stuart got away with it, so should Fittler, say RoostersSydney Morning Herald, AustraliaTHE Sydney Roosters will claim that recent comments made by Cronulla coach Ricky Stuart regarding referees are worse than those made by counterpart Brad Fittler as part of their appeal against a $10000 fine. The NRL served the Roosters with a $10000 ...
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If Stuart got away with it, so should Fittler, say Roosters
Adrian Proszenko
May 10, 2009
THE Sydney Roosters will claim that recent comments made by Cronulla coach Ricky Stuart regarding referees are worse than those made by counterpart Brad Fittler as part of their appeal against a $10,000 fine.
The NRL served the Roosters with a $10,000 breach notice after Fittler slammed a no-try ruling against fullback Jordan Tansey in the win against the Sharks last weekend.
Fittler labelled the decision to deny the try as "crap". Decoy runner Craig Fitzgibbon was ruled to have obstructed a Sharks defender.
"Our team is the only team in the comp … that they look at [such incidents] ultra closely," Fittler said after the match. "It happened with Toops [former Rooster Anthony Tupou] last year and it just started a trend that every time we had a block play they would just scrutinise us to death."
The Sun-Herald has learned that the Roosters, as part of their submission to the NRL, will claim that the comments are less provocative than those made by Stuart after his side's loss to Canberra in round five. Stuart went unpunished when he highlighted a knock-on decision which went against his side.
"The way it's going, they'll wind it around some way to make sure it is off us first," Stuart said in the post-match press conference.
The Roosters will also point to a press conference from September 2007, in which then-Parramatta coach Michael Hagan complained about a video-refereeing decision which went against his team. "I had a sneaky feeling that the video ref might have come into the game to make it more exciting," Hagan said. He also escaped without a fine.
"If we're looking for consistency in our game … and the NRL deemed those cases to be OK, then I would imagine [Fittler's comments] would be deemed lesser than those two examples," Roosters chief executive Steve Noyce said.
"I understand the NRL's role in this but if you watch the whole [Fittler] press conference in its entirety, it was probably one of the better ones I've been to.
"Clearly Freddy [Fittler] wasn't making a personal attack, he wasn't aggressive in his language and in this case I don't believe the punishment fits the crime."
NRL chief executive David Gallop said Fittler's comments suggested that referees were being biased in making decisions involving the Roosters. Coaches are permitted to criticise the performance of officials but not question their integrity or accuse them of bias.
The Roosters will have until tomorrow to respond to the breach notice, after which the penalty will either be confirmed or varied. Disputed matters can be taken to the NRL appeals committee.
Meanwhile, the Roosters are yet to decide whether to impose further sanctions on Anthony Cherrington after he was ordered to perform 150 hours of community service for assaulting his girlfriend.
Cherrington, who is unavailable for selection because of a foot injury, has already paid $3000 compensation and attended anger management classes.
If Stuart got away with it, so should Fittler, say RoostersSydney Morning Herald, AustraliaTHE Sydney Roosters will claim that recent comments made by Cronulla coach Ricky Stuart regarding referees are worse than those made by counterpart Brad Fittler as part of their appeal against a $10000 fine. The NRL served the Roosters with a $10000 ...
Source: http://www.smh.com.au/news/lhqnews/fittler-should-get-away-with-it/2009/05/09/1241727659851.html
If Stuart got away with it, so should Fittler, say Roosters
Adrian Proszenko
May 10, 2009
THE Sydney Roosters will claim that recent comments made by Cronulla coach Ricky Stuart regarding referees are worse than those made by counterpart Brad Fittler as part of their appeal against a $10,000 fine.
The NRL served the Roosters with a $10,000 breach notice after Fittler slammed a no-try ruling against fullback Jordan Tansey in the win against the Sharks last weekend.
Fittler labelled the decision to deny the try as "crap". Decoy runner Craig Fitzgibbon was ruled to have obstructed a Sharks defender.
"Our team is the only team in the comp … that they look at [such incidents] ultra closely," Fittler said after the match. "It happened with Toops [former Rooster Anthony Tupou] last year and it just started a trend that every time we had a block play they would just scrutinise us to death."
The Sun-Herald has learned that the Roosters, as part of their submission to the NRL, will claim that the comments are less provocative than those made by Stuart after his side's loss to Canberra in round five. Stuart went unpunished when he highlighted a knock-on decision which went against his side.
"The way it's going, they'll wind it around some way to make sure it is off us first," Stuart said in the post-match press conference.
The Roosters will also point to a press conference from September 2007, in which then-Parramatta coach Michael Hagan complained about a video-refereeing decision which went against his team. "I had a sneaky feeling that the video ref might have come into the game to make it more exciting," Hagan said. He also escaped without a fine.
"If we're looking for consistency in our game … and the NRL deemed those cases to be OK, then I would imagine [Fittler's comments] would be deemed lesser than those two examples," Roosters chief executive Steve Noyce said.
"I understand the NRL's role in this but if you watch the whole [Fittler] press conference in its entirety, it was probably one of the better ones I've been to.
"Clearly Freddy [Fittler] wasn't making a personal attack, he wasn't aggressive in his language and in this case I don't believe the punishment fits the crime."
NRL chief executive David Gallop said Fittler's comments suggested that referees were being biased in making decisions involving the Roosters. Coaches are permitted to criticise the performance of officials but not question their integrity or accuse them of bias.
The Roosters will have until tomorrow to respond to the breach notice, after which the penalty will either be confirmed or varied. Disputed matters can be taken to the NRL appeals committee.
Meanwhile, the Roosters are yet to decide whether to impose further sanctions on Anthony Cherrington after he was ordered to perform 150 hours of community service for assaulting his girlfriend.
Cherrington, who is unavailable for selection because of a foot injury, has already paid $3000 compensation and attended anger management classes.