Melbourne didnt play the rules better, they played the ref better. Either I got used to the slow play the ball as the game went on or Silverwood speeded up(not to fast but to jog from dead slow ahead for the first 20 mins).
Surely if ALL refs used the same interpretation of the rules(its not the Quran), shouted held immediately that a player is held or his ball carrying arm hits the deck, then ALL allowed a consistent time for defenders to clear the ruck, both the players and the fans wouldnt get so narked with them. I've never witnessed anything as slow as last night in the superleague era.

Dico the Ref did nothing wrong tonight it was the Leeds ball carriers,if you watch the game again the Leeds players were surendering in the collision which means the tacklers are allowed longer in the tackle,so mate watch the tape and you will hear Silverwood shouting this out quite a lot.I know the Leeds players were trying for quick play the balls but if the Ref shouts surrender thats what happens.

It was borderline whether or not it was worth a penalty. It was barely late, to the extent that you'd have a hard time arguing that he wasn't already committed to making the tackle, and it wasn't a spear tackle.

If you think Buderus's was driven into the ground, you need your definition of 'head' checking.

His legs were possibly just above 'the horizontal' (which is be 90°, loosely speaking), which is the thing that probably just made it worth a penalty. It was no later than (legal) hits you see made on passers and kickers in just about every game.

Leeds lost because they failed to finish 3 tries. Can't complain, Storm are a very good side.

Plenty of Leeds fans blaming the ref on your forum. And the bit I highlighted (whether true or not) is relevant in what way, exactly?

Stop your sulking,

Agree with that Adey.

There is plenty of Bulls fans showing they put rivalries aside and comment honestly on a game, without petty jelousies (as they have not need to be). Most have said the ref was harsh on Sunday.

there is a big difference between people moaning about some of his efforts and saying that's why we lost the game. As are board we are united in the fact you have to win despite the ref! Leeds lost the game due to some poor finishing and senior not been able to keep his mouth shut. a bit more luck and we could have won that game, but that's life. There are some great comments on the Leeds board re other teams fans and this is yet another thread that totally backs the said posters up. If you want to see genuine blame on the ref for the result from fans, Just look at the cas forum or dig out any number of post gf saints threads.

On Sky Sports News now, Senior has been charged with 'breaking operational rules' by the RFL

rlCONFIRMEDrl

£300 fine no doubt.

What did Mr Anderson and Mr Morgan get?

My main problem with Silverwood was the fact he was constantly calling "surrender" (giving the Storm the right to hold down for longer) when a Leeds player was tackled but not applying the same criteria when a Strom player was tackled. Leeds still had the chances to win the game though so shouldn't really be blaming anyone but themselves.