Lions Final Test
Jul 9th 2017, 2:52 pm
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Re: Lions Final Test
Not a bad idea.
The only time I've ever seen any upset at TMO decisions is in the rugby when it's the 9th try of a rout and nobody in the stadium thought it wasn't a try and going to TMO is a waste of time.
Other than that, it doesn't spoil the game. The sides can ben getting ready for the next stage, quick huddle, quick chat. It is what it is.
3 challenges might be generous. One per half? Lose it if it's wrong?
A little bit American but it works in the NFL where the referees / umpires go to a hut with a screen and review the play before making a decision.
The only time I've ever seen any upset at TMO decisions is in the rugby when it's the 9th try of a rout and nobody in the stadium thought it wasn't a try and going to TMO is a waste of time.
Other than that, it doesn't spoil the game. The sides can ben getting ready for the next stage, quick huddle, quick chat. It is what it is.
3 challenges might be generous. One per half? Lose it if it's wrong?
A little bit American but it works in the NFL where the referees / umpires go to a hut with a screen and review the play before making a decision.
I don't think it would slow the game at all, especially with all the BS time wasted you have with the players crying to the ref. Would also give a bit of time for some hand bags once the ref is busy elsewhere. Winner!
What do you think about 90 mins being 90 mins.... rugbyesque. Clock is stopped and restarted. It would remove all the BS time wasting we currently have.
Jul 10th 2017, 4:26 am
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But an NFL game takes 3 hours with constant stoppages and changes of personnel so the interruption is less intrusive in what is already a (ridiculously) fragmented set of activities. Think of even three challenges per team in a football match and how disruptive it would be???
I meant 3 challenges in total per game. Once you have used it, right or wrong its gone. Thats one every 30 mins of play....
I don't think it would slow the game at all, especially with all the BS time wasted you have with the players crying to the ref. Would also give a bit of time for some hand bags once the ref is busy elsewhere. Winner!
What do you think about 90 mins being 90 mins.... rugbyesque. Clock is stopped and restarted. It would remove all the BS time wasting we currently have.
I don't think it would slow the game at all, especially with all the BS time wasted you have with the players crying to the ref. Would also give a bit of time for some hand bags once the ref is busy elsewhere. Winner!
What do you think about 90 mins being 90 mins.... rugbyesque. Clock is stopped and restarted. It would remove all the BS time wasting we currently have.
Rugby type clock - yeah, I wouldn't mind that at all actually. I wonder how many minutes the ball is actually in play in football. I wonder if it would make the games and seasons harder for players or no difference. Might be good to run some test matches and see.
They're normally alright as fans but this series their media and others have let a lot of them down I think. Lions tours are about a touring side coming and trying, not belittling them and behaving so arrogantly.
Jul 10th 2017, 7:14 am
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More retrospective action would be good but even that's a bit of a joke. Lack of consistency from one incident to the next depending on the team / player etc, ages to announce they will look at an incident, ages to make a decision, appeals that allow them to delay any ban so they can play in a certain game, if the ref saw / dealt with it meaning it is closed etc etc.
I think challenges could work. Say three per game at the choice of the captain / manager and only for sendings off, red cards, second yellows, offsides (play the whistle), claims of simulation..... after you've used your 3 tough titties. Similar approach to rugby where the ref asks the question and the chaps behind the screen gives him a concise answer 30-60 secs later.
I think challenges could work. Say three per game at the choice of the captain / manager and only for sendings off, red cards, second yellows, offsides (play the whistle), claims of simulation..... after you've used your 3 tough titties. Similar approach to rugby where the ref asks the question and the chaps behind the screen gives him a concise answer 30-60 secs later.
Jul 10th 2017, 7:43 am
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Surely the first challenge gets used up by the men complaining when they have to wear matching skirts?
Jul 11th 2017, 4:37 am
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Perhaps with football they could introduce 3 adjudicators on the touch to hold up score cards for the best dive...rather like come dancing! In the event of a draw, the outcome could fall down to most points garnered by diving theatrics!~
Jul 12th 2017, 6:43 am
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A bit like wicket keepers in "The Summer Game" then. Jack Russell (who was a wicketkeeping AND a goalkeeping coach) anyone?
Jul 12th 2017, 11:11 am
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It was awesome to watch, i was there. I saw the Lions beat the All Blacks and then weirdly draw in Eden Park.
Jul 12th 2017, 12:16 pm
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