I'll agree with you regarding Roby & Child's but I think Hicks is an OK ref. None of em are any worse than the fat buffoon Ganson who's now restricted to making a mess of video refs decisions!

Fergus good post.

I agree what you say in most ways. However in soccer which is far more high profile the same 'type' of non athletes manage to ref their game. Reason being rules much simpler and less decisions that need interpretation of judgement.
We need to simplify the game and get back to basics.

As far as ex players....Jamie Bloem and by all accounts not that good.

I'd agree that there should be a pathway for players to get into reffing. They know what to look out for and know when to let play flow. They have a feel for the game. If paid correctly I'm sure 2-3 could be introduced each year, allowing the 2 ref system in a few years time.

P Bentham the ref on Sunday.

Bentham next for us.

We should start a petition about referee quallity.

I blame the RFL.