Phil Bentham

[josie andrews]

shut up ref you cant see at all!

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[robjoenz]

shut up ref you cant see at all!

Naturally... I had an eye test for refereeing the other day. They nearly took my refereeing certificate off me. Luckily I just failed the eye test! Phew, I've got a girlfriend to pay for!!!

[robjoenz]

The profit the RFL makeis very small Geoff. However, let's say the RFL said to its member clubs we have a new idea it will be brilliant but we are going to deduct 2% from your annual slice of the cake. The answer would IMO be no every time.

I'd quite like Rob's input on this; is it that the RFL won't pay for any more full-time refs, or is it that there simply aren't enough people taking up the posts? Would more people take up refereeing if the money was better? How much are they paid anyway, full or part-time? Could they maybe encourage ex-players; I've often found it odd that none seem to go into officiating - it would be ideal for someone like Gaz Hock, say...

Geoff that was a good un for this time of night/morning. Hocky and exams lol.

Rob is obviously better qulified to speak on this but I think being full time reduces the number of referees rather than increases them. Hewer for example has a very good job at BNFL I think and will not give it up to go full time. There are others like that too.

Saw an interview with David Gallop re 2 referees. He said that one of the reasons they opted for it was that it allowed the NRL to blood younger referees because having 2 referees places less onus on a single referee reducing pressure upon younger referees, reduced fatigue, fatigue he said is the biggest cause of officials making errors.

Ex players? Possibly the ones just missing professional contracts would be a good target group.

Only just spotted this post, GeoffN, sorry.

I'm not qualified to talk about funding for officials but I think a lot of difference between NRL and SL is the profile of the sport. In NSW and Queensland is the main sport, in the UK it's not. Less people support the game financially (fans, sponsors etc.) and there are less officials. The difference between the lower divisions and SL is massive so harder to get the same level of refereeing experience until you make that big leap. Hard to judge when someone is ready for the leap IMO.

[mike binder]

shut up ref you cant see at all!

Naturally... I had an eye test for refereeing the other day. They nearly took my refereeing certificate off me. Luckily I just failed the eye test! Phew, I've got a girlfriend to pay for!!!

lol how much di bentham and ganson fail by ,must admit was impressed by smith yesterday understanding the rules of the game ,but stevo asnt got a clue

[robjoenz]

shut up ref you cant see at all!

Naturally... I had an eye test for refereeing the other day. They nearly took my refereeing certificate off me. Luckily I just failed the eye test! Phew, I've got a girlfriend to pay for!!!

lol how much di bentham and ganson fail by ,must admit was impressed by smith yesterday understanding the rules of the game ,but stevo asnt got a clue

Haha... I heard that Stevo was improving his understanding of the laws of the game by attending the MB School of Refereeing in Hawkley Hall, free ring Binder with every application!!!

[mike binder]

rob you know i know maore rules rthan the refs ,i allways tell them wat they are doing wrong with advice off my mate ASH