Quote: mikey800 "While I agree the game has probably shifted too far, and I'm certainly glad I've finished officiating, we can't place the blame entirely at the door of the RFL.
If things had not changed, we wouldn't have any form of RL to watch in this country. Too many people have backed the game into a corner. I can see a point where the impact of the cards will finally see a real adjustment from players and it will improve things.
I know several people will call this a dream or stupidity, but it's the only way our game can survive and I have to try and believe it can.'"
Just no on every level and with all due respect, as I don't know you, that's exactly what I'd expect a ref to say.
Firstly, you can't adjust for things like last night. Heck, I'm not even in favour of lowering the tackle height. It would just mean softer defence, more stupid offloads and games ending 60 points to 40. Give me a 8 - 4 Wigan Vs Manly, or a low scoring, attritional SOO game any day of the week. Brutal defence, big hits, hard running and a bit of good old biff.
There is nothing wrong with the game. Players don't need to be protected. The game doesn't need it's gladiatorial elements removing from it.