According to R Humberside, when the players asked Agar, what they should do (go for two after the penalty) he supposedly said "do what you want"

Thankfully Tickle went for the two, but (if true) why couldn't Agar tell them to do that?

Had Agar lost it with them and had thrown the towel in, or did he just want them to make the choice?

I think sometimes players have a better grasp of whats happening on the pitch than the coach so would always promote them to decide for themselves

IMO the decision of 2 points or a kick in to touch should be taken by the on field captain.
Purely on the basis of he can ask whether they have the energy to go again or would prefer to take what's on offer to have a breather and regroup.

Agreed with what has already been said. The players tend to have a better idea of where the game is going and how they are playing.

Just don't end up like us in 2003 and turn down 2 points to level up a CC final and lost by 2.

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sorry I simply could not resist

My thoughts entirelyly Ian, once again something taken in the wrong context!!!!

Surely "do what you want" isn't the phrase that was used though.

"Don't bother me, I'm watching the rovers match" maybe?

That's more likely

you reckon he had a large wager on both teams for the draw?

Having spoken to someone who was sitting in the stand nearby Agar, they interpretted the comment to be that Agar was that disgusted/frustrated with the way we were playing that you may as well do what you like, you've ignored everything I've said so far anyway. Much like a wife does !

The stuff some prople hear huh
What actually happened was RA said " ask your captain"
which seems a logical answer to me as he is jonny on the spot and knows how it is going better than anyone on the touchline..
you will see on a week to week basis RA rarely gets involved in on field during game time personally but leaves it to the senior players to follow the game plan set pre match like most coaches do and then fixes things re personell changes as he goes along..

At what point in the game was the penalty awarded?

If it was whilst Sean Long was on the park then i think that it was perfectly reasonable for Agar to expect his skipper and playmaker to make the call.
If it was after Longs exit, especially given that your 2 other main leaders O'Meley and Fitzgibbon were absent, then Agars response (in whatever manner he put it across) was incorrect in my opinion and i would expect him to be spoken to by James Rule for failing to help his team who clearly needed his guidence.