[Ex-Swarcliffe Rhino]

Peter Smiths YEP Referee Article : Tue Feb 15, 2022 1:54 pm  

So, in your opinion, what does everyone think of Peter Smiths article in the YEP?

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Re: Peter Smiths YEP Referee Article : Tue Feb 15, 2022 2:01 pm  

For me personally I think this article is completely flawed.

It doesn’t take into consideration opposition, scorelines within those defeats, state of the injury situation etc.

Far too many variables to just poop out an article that reads like a criticism of certain referee without context is the reason we lose games.

I don’t like the way this is being presented and the overarching damage to the game articles like this cause within both the community and support bases.

Re: Peter Smiths YEP Referee Article : Tue Feb 15, 2022 2:14 pm  

I just think we’ve been pretty crap since 2017 and that’s the only reason for our record..!
I think the over officiating is detrimental to the game as a whole……

Re: Peter Smiths YEP Referee Article : Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:19 pm  

It isn't all just down to Kendall obviously but winning 2 out of 18 when he has refereed is a cause for concern.

Re: Peter Smiths YEP Referee Article : Tue Feb 15, 2022 4:06 pm  

What does it say?

Re: Peter Smiths YEP Referee Article : Tue Feb 15, 2022 4:10 pm  

It makes interesting reading. Also the fact James Childs has only reffed us twice in 2 years. Not that I'm complaining

Re: Peter Smiths YEP Referee Article : Tue Feb 15, 2022 4:52 pm  

It's both flawed - presenting out of context data is never a useful or wise thing, whilst encouraging a pile on of a referee isn't a good look - but also informative.

The club have known there's been an issue between Kendall and the team for some time, which really came to light in that play off game vs Catalan two years ago. But the 16 defeats in 18 games stat, almost regardless of opposition, really brings it into relief.

Re: Peter Smiths YEP Referee Article : Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:28 pm  

The stats are pretty meaningless. There are variables in every match so any like-for-like comparison is impossible.

The implication of the article is a bit off colour for me. I don't think referees set out to favour one club over another. They have a really tough job. With greater emphasis on late collisions, perceived head shots and the game getting faster, the job isn't getting any easier.

I'm not saying I'd have bought Kendall a pint after Saturday's game, but I don't believe any referee looks to swing a game through decision making.

If after every loss, supporters look to blame the officials, recruitment will become even more of an issue, the standard or referees will slide and the game will suffer.

I would imagine incorrect decisions even themselves out over the course of a season.

This article isn't helpful.

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Re: Peter Smiths YEP Referee Article : Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:53 pm  

It’s a strange one for me, I don’t for one second believe that there are refs in the pool actively looking to screw teams, I firmly believe when you have momentum in a game and are in the ascendancy that you earn the rub of the green and get some descisions you might not otherwise get, you put the effort in you get it out so to speak.

This when it’s going against you can be hard to take, especially when the other team gets a roll on, but the onus is on that team to step up, put in a defensive set or big hit to wrestle the momentum back.

People make mistakes, referees make mistakes they are only human and I don’t have a problem with mistakes as long as they are being learned from and gradually eliminated. I do have a problem with the appearance of a cloak being thrown over descisions sometimes and the lack of transparency from the judiciary with regard to errors/missed incidents and how the decision was arrived at. Openness is a better option for me than closing ranks and fronting it out.

Re: Peter Smiths YEP Referee Article : Tue Feb 15, 2022 5:53 pm  

the article is fine, doesnt really come as a shock to people who watch our games