Qld Premier Rugby 2024
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Pfitzy
George Gregan (70)
A sympathetic referee can make a world of difference. It is a trial for everyone, not just the players. Referees have to adjust as well.
If there were more than a couple of high tackles called in the higher grades, that is on the players to adjust, or the referee to manage if it is getting ridiculous.
We're not paying to watch blokes turn themselves into vegetables by age 50. If the previous high tackle framework wasn't getting the results desired, then something has to change.
TSR
Mark Ella (57)
I think there will be a period of frustration/adjustment before we get to the increase in running rugby. And I believe that is what the overseas studies showed.
I can’t comment on what you saw and how the refs rules on the games you were at but I’d have thought most of Lima & Collin’s tackles would still be legal under the new frame work as, to my memory, they mostly got in under the ribs.
The threat of legal action and the safety of players are both material threats to the game which I feel they have to deal with (and should when you consider the impact it is having on some peoples health). I just don’t think we can get away from that.
Also I think the refs need an opportunity to adjust as well.
I can’t comment on what you saw and how the refs rules on the games you were at but I’d have thought most of Lima & Collin’s tackles would still be legal under the new frame work as, to my memory, they mostly got in under the ribs.
The threat of legal action and the safety of players are both material threats to the game which I feel they have to deal with (and should when you consider the impact it is having on some peoples health). I just don’t think we can get away from that.
Also I think the refs need an opportunity to adjust as well.
SouthernX
Peter Johnson (47)
bit of star power..: wonder if JOC (James O'Connor) is any chance for the filth?
PhilClinton
Geoff Shaw (53)
With the Reds playing Friday night you’d think any fit players not involved with the Super Rugby game could filter through for Saturday.
Confucius Say
Nev Cottrell (35)
I note Brothers are selling tickets to their northern grandstand?
For trials?
For the national club challenge.
Fair enough.
PhilClinton
Geoff Shaw (53)
Souths rugby having a players function at the Normanby this weekend - the Uber's home will cost more than the playing fees!
Back to the southside please.
Back to the southside please.
LevitatingSocks
Chris McKivat (8)
The Normanby Hotel must be particularly easy to work with on events or big groups. Been to an oddly high amount of big group functions there compared to other places.
PhilClinton
Geoff Shaw (53)
Yeh I am just throwing a bit of banter around to liven the place up - although it is a long way for them to go compared to more local pubs.
The Normanby itself is pretty nice after the renovations, if a bit lifeless. They seem to always be 80% empty so you're right, easy to find a spot for a large group.
SouthernX
Peter Johnson (47)
Mate, we have some fans having a sook (me included) having to drive down the m1 for prelims at Bond.
I’m sure the souths playing group wouldn’t mind trekking to the Normanby considering it’s an inner city fringe venue.
only so many schooners you can consume at Chardons corner before it’s Punch ons with all the regulars there.
A long way? It's like 10 minutes drive to chipsy wood.
Oldschool
Jim Clark (26)
It's on their way back home from Shaw Rd where they are playing Norths.