Quote: Sir Kevin Sinfield "The video ref decisions in the NRL are now made very quick. The 4th and 5th replay is going to look rather similar to the 1st and 2nd, make a decision.
Refs and video refs also face less criticism and scrutiny from both the media and supporters, maybe there is a link.'"
I've certainly noticed that as well. It's certainly something that Red Hall should learn from, but won't.
The thing is, the video referee could be a fantastic marketing tool if used correctly - on some decisions it can create incredible suspense and really add to the drama of the occasion.
But watching somebody scroll a frame backwards and forwards for the sixth time to try and find an innocuous obstruction decision that nobody else in the ground can see isn't suspense, it's tedious.