Quote: Ian Scott "That's a bit of a sad post.
A referee can stand where he wants in a game. Some stand 10m back and are strict, some police the play the ball at some plays, others apply a big 10m taking a position some 12/13m back but allowing the players to stand in front - as long as its not inside 10m.
Silverwood took the latter approach but unfortunately a lot of fans don't understand the basics and see players from the opposition stood in front of the official and bleat about offside, while ignoring their players doing exactly the same thing on the next set.'"
Actually I understand the offside rule very well having watched the game for 50 years as well as playing it from a kid.
Silverwood and Thaler both disregard blatant offside.
Unless of course it's on Warringtons try line.
It's not Rugby Union, the offside rule is to allow open fast running play, which is what differentiates our codes.
Leeds played he offside to perfection to close us down, can't blame them, but I do blame the officials and wonder what is their motive ??