bruce wrote:
Nothing wrong with that tackle other than the height. Shame for the spectacle and competiveness of the game.
That's a pretty big "other than" - there was nothing wrong with it, apart from the fact that it was outright dangerous and rightly outlawed from the game
I don't disagree it's a red card offence, however Stom was intimating it was a shoulder charge as well.
Yeah, I'm not defending that bit - he had both arms out, and wrapped... about 3 feet above Farrell's head (exaggeration for effect)
Stom wrote:Farrell has learnt! He pulled out of what would have been a dangerous tackle!
Isn't there an argument that he took a player in the air and didn't return him safely to the ground? For the record I think it was sensible reffing and the right decision but with some other refs it would have been yellow and that's an issue.
Isn't there an argument that he took a player in the air and didn't return him safely to the ground? For the record I think it was sensible reffing and the right decision but with some other refs it would have been yellow and that's an issue.
Stom wrote:It's been coming for a while, we've been talking about high tackles, leading with the shoulder, not wrapping, etc. So to be sent off for it should be no surprise. Get lower, don't lead with the shoulder, wrap your arms properly.
Secondly, yes, I agree. Lead with the shoulder, you're carded. Lead with the shoulder high, you're off permanently.
100%.
Australia this morning were still tackling like rugby league. Players should not need to “relearn”. We have been coaching to tackle low for ever .. it’s about time this is enforced as it is the only way it will change.
Should have issued the crack down at the start of last season though. It's ruining games by making them one sided.
Agree, a game too far for Billy, way too many basic mistakes and minimal impact in the carries. Some nice movement for a change but not making the last pass. Try should have come earlier. Pressure pays off. Farrell still nailing it ..
bruce wrote:
Nothing wrong with that tackle other than the height. Shame for the spectacle and competiveness of the game.
That's a pretty big "other than" - there was nothing wrong with it, apart from the fact that it was outright dangerous and rightly outlawed from the game
I don't disagree it's a red card offence, however Stom was intimating it was a shoulder charge as well.
Not a charge, but leading with the point of the shoulder. I hate it because if that point catches you, it's very dangerous. We're not taught that, we're taught a round shoulder because it gives you more control.
old-n-slo-2nd-row wrote:Agree, a game too far for Billy, way too many basic mistakes and minimal impact in the carries. Some nice movement for a change but not making the last pass. Try should have come earlier. Pressure pays off. Farrell still nailing it ..
hugh_woatmeigh wrote:Should have issued the crack down at the start of last season though. It's ruining games by making them one sided.
They’ve been given “last last warning” for over a year. Maybe enforcing it at the World Cup is the only way the message will get through. Agree it is having a major effect on some matches but so it should. Tackle properly and you have no problems
