Quote: Ivor C&G Scarf "
I'm going to write to the RFL and ask them when the rule for a try changed from 'downward pressure' to 'simply having some contact with the ball', though I suppose it says in the rules 'at least sideways pressure'.'"
Well, considering it was given as a penalty try, I assume their reply would be that the amount of downward pressure is irrelevant...
Quote: Ivor C&G Scarf "And shouldn't we have had a penalty when they scored under the posts in the 2nd half? I mean, didn't their 14th man obstruct one of our defenders?'"
Why should Saints be penalised when THEY did nothing wrong? I agree it was very poor from Silverwood but it was HIS mistake. You can't penalise Saints for a mistake made by the ref.
Thought your lads were poor last night, which came as a surprise to me because I was expecting a hammering. Danny Brough is great on his day but god, does he waste a lot of his energy whinging. Anyway, hope you guys find your form soon, as you were great to watch last year. Next week would be a great time to find it