The pocket ref tends to ref the ruck, whilst the lead ref controls the game.

A seven tackle set happens when the ball is kicked dead or caught in goal. The tap on the 20 is 'Free' and the tackle count starts after that.

Well yeah, we do have 'seven tackle sets' (aka free play) in the UK but he had me with pocket referees. I thought it was something about the ref being in some club's pocket..... Just what we need, more Aussie-isms. I still haven't accepted 'field' goal.

They just follow the play and are stood much closer the ptbs. It should hopefully clear up all these 50/50 calls when the ball comes loose and the ref basically has to guess whether it's a knock on or a penalty.
Eddie actually mentioned during last night's game that you very rarely see those types of situations in the NRL these days, and it's because players can't get away with conning the refs when there's one whose sole focus is the ruck.

I think the 7 tackle set is a good rule. Stop teams aimlessly kicking the ball dead so encourages better quality kicking. Think the criticism of the pocket ref over there is overdone. If they didn't have it they would soon have the cynical play we have over here. Bring it on along with 8 subs instead of 10 and a shot clock to limit the time taken to take drop outs.

I'd also bring in a rule whereby if the game stops to treat an injured player he must be removed from the field and cannot rejoin the field for three sets. That would cut down on the play acting to get teams a breather.

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Good to see Egodo there. IF he is fit that is.....

Yeah really hope Egodo is fit. If theres a doubt i'd play Oakes, especially with it being his hamstring. Still would have liked Bustin in there. Play how we did last week. We win. Over to you lads.

You mean like that Oldham player was suggesting the other week

I can’t wait for this now. Seeing former players video well wishes online has built up the excitement a bit. Huge game for the club and praying we come out on top.

This week my FB memories brought up my posts from our million pound game appearance. Really didn’t want to see that again and be reminded how I felt at full time!

No bustin again,,, looking like another bad apple, he must be good mates with smith and mcnally

Bad Apple ? I'm assuming your referring to injuries. I think Bustin has looked very good this season and for the position he plays its only to be expected that he picks up injuries. For me he was brought back too early the other week and didn't look fit. Unless of course the "bad apple" dig refers to something off the field.

Lee Smith hasn't been at Bulls for a few weeks now. On gardening leave.