Parra and Penalties and Aura

Without wanting to take away from Josh's blog about the refs, we have some serious issues that need to be addressed.

Josh's blog is here - http://www.1eyedeel.com/forum/topics/another-ruined-by-the-ref?xg_source=activity

This year Parramatta has won 3 of 12 penalty counts. That's 25% of games. That's not good enough. Not when we all know a single penalty completely shifts the momentum in a game.

Much has been said of our lack of on-field leadership, and it was as clear as day tonight. Now, I wasn't at the game, so correct me if I'm wrong. But where were the challenges against the referee for their terrible decisions? Where was the leadership when we got pinged... what, 5 or 6 or 7 penalties in a row? Where was it?

Parramatta absolutely lack aura with the referees. Cronk throws that ball to Slater and it's applauded. Hoff's gets called forward. Melbourne give away two penalties in a row, Smith is in the ref's ears in Melbourne get the next penalty.

I can't think of a time where we need quality leadership as much as this.

The modern game is flawed, and good clubs have good leadership. It's as simple as that.

For me, the referees soured a win. Wins shouldn't be soured like that. Un-frikkin-believable!

"Nothing will happen if it's just a doobie. Can't prove it even was weed, plus, it's a revenge act from years ago. I'd be surprised if he even got a fine."

Replies

Wile E. Coyote May 26, 2017 at 10:05pm

When you look professional you get the calls
When you look like amateurs they go against you
I was happy with the refs tonight - and I am not usually
The only stuff up was the last try
- UJUSW8 > Wile E. Coyote May 26, 2017 at 10:08pm
  
  So the Smith try was a forward pass?
- Billy Bob > Wile E. Coyote May 26, 2017 at 10:16pm
  
  You were happy with the refs?? Give yourself an uppercut
Darren Munro May 26, 2017 at 10:10pm

Getting rid of matagi Edwards Taka would help the penalty count. Also how many did south's walk off the mark. Especially Rocco.
- 2agd8rk0gah1u > Darren Munro May 26, 2017 at 10:20pm
  
  The Matagi trip shouldn't have been a penalty ( even Sterling thought it was harsh)! Taka didn't do anything wrong and Edwards is just Edwards.
Timbo May 26, 2017 at 10:11pm

Don't forget the string of unchallenged penalties, pinged for hand on ball out of the blue (how often does the reverse not apply?), Freddie acknowledging a boo'd penalty early in the game when we did nothing wrong, the knock-on try, the forward pass. It happens every week.
Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown May 26, 2017 at 10:15pm

100% Spot on Tim and it all comes down to our captain and leadership, its been happening for years.
Zip zip May 26, 2017 at 10:16pm

Most 50/50 calls definitely went Souths way tonight. The ref seemed bias in my opinion. BA needs to have a serious talk to Kenny Edwards who does some dumb things. He was at it again tonight. Poor ball control, stupid passes deep in our own territory, and antagonising opposition with his celebrations deliberately hugging the opposition players. He's cost us games before and no doubt will cost us in future if he doesn't tone down. Mannah looks unfit, always blowing after the first 5 mins. Very ineffective and barely hanging onto his position in the 17.
2agd8rk0gah1u May 26, 2017 at 10:18pm

I thought I saw Beau Scott questioning the referee quite a few times, but the refs being arrogant didn't want a bar of it! The refs are a disgrace.
Timbo May 26, 2017 at 10:20pm

Pleased to hear that. Mind you, Scott is becoming very undisciplined himself. Really hope Arthur fires up at presser. But I know it won't happen...