What is the point of linesmen? : Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:23 pm  

That pass was at least 2m forward. The linesman is directly in line and basically keeps his flag stuck up his ar5e. They might as well stay behind the posts all game

: Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:27 pm  

i thought exactly the same how they missed that was unbelievable they want humbug stripes and flags i thought it was american football

: Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:48 pm  

Point of order. We have Touch Judges in Rugby League not linesmen. Still bl***y useless though

Re: What is the point of linesmen? : Thu Apr 09, 2009 8:52 pm  

bfc1912 wrote:

That pass was at least 2m forward. The linesman is directly in line and basically keeps his flag stuck up his ar5e. They might as well stay behind the posts all game

Agreed, they are useless

: Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:14 pm  

And completley missed the Aussie rules/Basketball spectacular from the pies in the second half!

: Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:17 pm  

I personally cant see the point of in goal touch judges. I know every ground cant afford a big screen but surely instead of employing 2 in goal touch judges why dont they just have 1 bloke sat in the stand watching the game on a moniter and then the ref can radio to him if he cant make a decision

: Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:19 pm  

Don Brennans Leg wrote:

Point of order. We have Touch Judges in Rugby League not linesmen. Still bl***y useless though

in a nut shell

: Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:24 pm  

I'd like to see all these 'keyboard refs' make decisions in a split second and get every single decision right...

: Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:28 pm  

BenchWarmer wrote:

And completley missed the Aussie rules/Basketball spectacular from the pies in the second half!

Correct decison, infact he should have wiped the tackle count the ball was thrown backwards and propelled forward off the Saints player, what he missed was the fact the Saints player made a play at it.

Thought he had a good game tonight.

Wonder if those calling me a few seasons ago for claiming Ainscough will be the next big things still think he will be a nothing in our great game?

: Thu Apr 09, 2009 11:10 pm  

snowie wrote:

:CLAP: in a nut shell

Pointless observation, your only opinion on this subjest is the official name of the official incharge of the decision?

Pointless post