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• What would he have done???? -- Frank Samyia, Mon, September 03 2007, 6:50:42 GMT-10 [1]
  So the question is - had that last penalty goal by Newcastle missed on Friday night because of the two Tigers players running through to charge the kick down ( how long have I been asleep or are we playing Union now ??? ), would Paul Simpkins have advanced the penalty kick 10m and give the Knights the opportunity for another shot at goal??
  
  Hope so . . .
  

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  • Re: What would he have done???? -- Stephen, Mon, September 03 2007, 11:36:26 GMT-10
    • Re: What would he have done???? -- Frank Samyia, Sat, September 08 2007, 7:24:51 GMT-10
  • Re: What would he have done???? -- Mick Stone, Mon, September 03 2007, 14:11:54 GMT-10
    • Re: What would he have done???? -- Gregory Pfeiffer, Mon, September 03 2007, 18:17:34 GMT-10
      • Re: What would he have done???? -- Ben, Wed, October 17 2007, 1:48:42 GMT-10

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• Challenge to Ref's call as per tennis' Hawk-Eye? -- Oliver Baasch, Sun, September 02 2007, 2:37:27 GMT-10 [-1]
  Hi all,
  
  I am interested in what you think of an idea I had for reducing the impact of incorrect ref's calls to the result of NRL games.
  
  I propose a ‘Challenge to Refs Call’ is made available to each team at the time of the call, in the same manner as is now the case for Grand Slam Tennis Tournaments with the “Hawk-Eye” system. In tennis, each player is given a number of challenges per set that count down if the challenge is unsuccessful. If successful the player keeps the challenge. The decision is based upon a computer generated projection of the ball to determine if the ball was in our out, while in League the decision would be passed to the Video Ref.
  
  How it could work - Each team is given two challenges per half. At the time of a ref’s call, the player involved indicates to his captain that the call was wrong.
  The captain instructs the ref that they are challenging the call. The Video ref would then view the evidence and give the result to the Ref. If the video referee agrees with the original call, then the challenging team loose 1 challenge, but if he disagrees, they keep it to use again.
  
  This system would allow the ref to keep on calling the game as per normal, and only if the players felt that he got a call wrong, and were sure enough to risk losing a challenge, would they challenge the call. I expect this would have the following positive effects to the game:
  - As has happened in tennis, league players would no longer complain about ref’s calls as they now have an avenue for challenging if they truly believe they have been wronged
  - Incorrect ref’s calls will have less chance of impacting the outcome of the game.
  
  A negative impact of this system could be that it would slow the game down by adding more video referee pauses, however another idea may reduce the number of times the video referee is required. At the time of Team 1’s challenge to the ref’s call, Team 2 can be asked if they agree that the call was wrong. By telling the truth up front and offering a quick result, Team 2 may be entitled to an extra challenge, so long as they keep offering up the quick result in following challenges.
  
  I am interested in what you think about this idea and it’s chances of being implemented in the NRL?
  

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  • Re: Challenge to Ref's call as per tennis' Hawk-Eye? -- Gregory Pfeiffer, Mon, September 03 2007, 11:33:58 GMT-10
    • Re: Challenge to Ref's call as per tennis' Hawk-Eye? -- Stephen, Tue, September 04 2007, 10:18:38 GMT-10
      • Re: Challenge to Ref's call as per tennis' Hawk-Eye? -- Oliver Baasch, Mon, September 10 2007, 3:19:56 GMT-10
    • Re: Challenge to Ref's call as per tennis' Hawk-Eye? -- Oliver Baasch, Mon, September 10 2007, 3:38:41 GMT-10
      • Re: Challenge to Ref's call as per tennis' Hawk-Eye? -- Ben, Wed, October 17 2007, 1:46:33 GMT-10

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• test match officals -- nick, Wed, October 10 2007, 18:38:47 GMT-10 [1]
  just wondering who the officals are for sundays test match
  

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  • Re: test match officals -- Luke, Thu, October 11 2007, 15:18:24 GMT-10
    • Re: test match officals -- Greg Pfeiffer, Fri, October 12 2007, 21:29:10 GMT-10
  • Re: test match officals -- Westy, Thu, October 11 2007, 20:18:48 GMT-10
    • Re: test match officals -- James, Sat, October 13 2007, 0:10:54 GMT-10
      • Re: test match officals -- H10, Sun, October 14 2007, 20:11:31 GMT-10
        • Re: test match officals -- Grwg Pfeiffer, Mon, October 15 2007, 10:12:11 GMT-10

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• Ben Cummins -- Daniel, Thu, October 11 2007, 18:00:57 GMT-10 [1]
  I read today that Ben Cummins refereed the jnr kangaroos test match vs tonga i think it was,not quite certain.
  
  anyway my question is, who appoints the officials to these matches??
  
  cheers
  

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• Steve Clark Retires -- Daniel, Thu, October 04 2007, 18:47:23 GMT-10 [1]
  Just read that Steve Clark has announced his retirement after 15 seasons and 314 First Grade Games. Congrats on a great career Steve, which should of had a GF appointment in there in my mind, one that you fulfilled albeit.
  
  Another rumour in the mill is that Paul Simpkins is considering retiring and returning to the police force full-time. anyone heard differently??
  
  if this happens and both these guys retire, who will step up to fill their shoes? which are big ones in my opinion!
  

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  • Re: Steve Clark Retires -- Anthony, Sat, October 06 2007, 17:48:29 GMT-10

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• Grand Final Fee Structure -- Frank Samyia, Wed, October 03 2007, 20:59:29 GMT-10 [1]
  I've had a few people ask me this over the last few days - can someone tell me the fee structure for all the NRL Grand Final officials?
  

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• Vale Michael Ryan -- Stephen Blomfield, Mon, September 24 2007, 22:02:34 GMT-10 [1]
  I was shocked to read on the NRL website that Michael Ryan passed away today aged 60.
  
  Michael was a touch judge or in goal touch judge in each 1st grade Grand Final between 1986 and 1990
  
  Michael was someone I looked up to when I was a young 16 year old junior referee in the old Western Suburbs district Junior league that covered the Ashfield to Lidcombe areas. He as well as good friend Michael Stone were both two guys who helped me thru the junior ranks and made a big impression on me in the 15 years or so that I refereed Junior League footy
  
  I'm sure Michael will be sorely missed by everyone in the referee and rugby league community.
  

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  • Re: Vale Michael Ryan -- nac, Tue, September 25 2007, 12:51:01 GMT-10
  • Re: Vale Michael Ryan -- Mick Stone, Tue, October 02 2007, 8:29:27 GMT-10
  • Re: Vale Michael Ryan -- Ashley Klein, Tue, October 02 2007, 9:30:32 GMT-10

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• Facebook -- Matt Hall, Sun, September 23 2007, 20:57:42 GMT-10 [1]
  Hi should we set up an ARLRA group on facebook.com?
  then everyone can stay in touch
  
  should we start one? NSWRLRA have one
  

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  • Re: Facebook -- Anthony, Mon, October 01 2007, 15:22:29 GMT-10
    • Re: Facebook -- Matthew Hall, Mon, October 01 2007, 21:50:44 GMT-10

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• Strange Referees Appointment - Premier League -- Luke, Sun, September 30 2007, 17:39:11 GMT-10 [1]
  How is it that Jarred Maxwell got the gig for the Premier League GF ?
  
  Ok , If Archer gets the main gig and you have the #2 ref (presume Simpkins) on standby then SURELY the #3 ref gets the Premier League game (so that means either Clarke or Hayne) ?
  
  Seems very strange Maxwell getting the game.
  
  Is there a policy I'm not aware of - somebody please advise
  

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  • Re: Strange Referees Appointment - Premier League -- Tim, Mon, October 01 2007, 16:45:04 GMT-10

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• Grapple tackles etc -- Greg Pfeiffer, Sun, September 30 2007, 14:06:19 GMT-10 [1]
  I read some comments in the paper this weeke allegedly made by Robert Finch that referees were not able to police some of the contact made with the head in a tackle (crusher tackle or suchlike) because it happened ater the tackle was completed and the player was being "worked on the ground".
  
  A few points on this. Firstly, I am strugling to find "working the player on the ground" in the Laws of the Game, and didn't realise this was a new privilege given to players. I disagree that this activity occurs after a tackle has been efected, so that Misconduct 15.1.b cannot be enforced.
  
  If this line of thinking is followed, it introduces a new grey area beween the tackle and the play the ball, essentially creating three phases: tackle, working on the ground, play the ball. So what Laws apply while working a player on the ground? Obviously the Laws relating to the tackle are deemed no to apply, so do the play the ball Laws come into effect? If a player is being worked on the ground, what are the tacklers doing? Still trying to effect a tackle, or to slow down the play the ball?
  
  In most cases, I believe a ackle has been effected, and the tacklers are being granted extra privileges to turn players over or pin their shoulders or to somehow delay the process of the play the ball. This has been allowed moreso recently with the concept of the "dominant" tackle, which was supposed to allow the tacklers a bit of extra time to peel off the ackled player. What has happened is that this leniencey has gradualy grown and grown, and now we have the situation where ball carriers are placed in a vulnerable positions, being held by one tacker and having their upper body or head twisted by another player. If Robert Finch's cooments are correct, then it appears he is saying that contact with the head or neck of an opponent whilst working on the ground is OK.
  
  There has been one significant injury as a result of these tactics (which are heavily defended by some coaches in today's paper), but I hope that it doesn't take a serious injury to bring an end to allowing this potentially dangerous and unnecessary facet of our game.
  

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• Matt Checchin -- Shaun Jones, Tue, September 25 2007, 14:40:18 GMT-10 [1]
  How did Checchin get a semi final line when he put his flag up in the parra broncos game when the goal missed by atleast a metre...
  
  Does Robert Finch appoint Semis to the ones who are doing the job, or the ones who have done the job before..even if they make mistakes..such as Mr Checchin
  
  Surely someone like David Abood or Allen Foster should of been looked at????
  

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  • Re: Matt Checchin -- Brisbane, Wed, September 26 2007, 18:47:19 GMT-10
  • Re: Matt Checchin -- ADAST, Thu, September 27 2007, 9:48:24 GMT-10
    • Re: Matt Checchin -- Daniel, Thu, September 27 2007, 21:56:33 GMT-10

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• Passing of Mr Nick Euclid OAM - ARLRA Chairman -- Steve Brown (ARLRA), Thu, September 27 2007, 17:58:43 GMT-10 [1]
  It is with deep regret that the Board of the ARLRA advises of the passing of its Chairman, Mr Nick Euclid OAM, at 2pm today Thursday 27 September 2007. Nick was also the Chairman of the Queensland Rugby League Referees Board and a former leading Queensland referee. He will be sadly missed by the whole of the rugby league refereeing community.
  

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• Archer Grand Final Referee -- nac, Tue, September 25 2007, 15:28:51 GMT-10 [1]
  The NRL has announced that Tony Archer will referee this Sunday's grand final at Telstra Stadium between Melbourne Storm and Manly Sea Eagles.
  
  Archer is the 22nd referee to officiate in the season decider and was appointed after controlling the preliminary final between the Storm and Parramatta Eels on Sunday.
  
  It is the first major refereeing appointment for Archer and he is excited by the achievement.
  
  "It's an incredible honour and it's something every referee strives to achieve," said Archer.
  
  The police prosecutor said that he wouldn't be reading the newspapers this week and NRL referee boss Robert Finch said he wanted Archer to go into the match with no preconceived ideas.
  
  The grapple, crusher and ripper tackles will be policed. "I won't hesitate to penalise anything illegal," said Archer.
  
  Referees coach Robert Finch also announced today that Steve Chiddy and Russell Turner would be sideline officials with Bill Harrigan an Phil Cooley in the video referees box.
  
  with AAP
  

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• Congratulations Tony Archer -- Daniel, Tue, September 25 2007, 14:43:04 GMT-10 [1]
  I just read Tony has been given the GF. Well done and this appointment is thoroughly deserved. In my opinion he has been the form referee for most of the season, and hasn't put a foot wrong in the semis. I am sure he will prove that he is the man for the job on Sunday Night.
  
  CONGRATULATIONS.
  

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• grand final referee -- barry stanaway, Sat, September 22 2007, 23:13:18 GMT-10 [1]
  Now nwhat is the thought on the grand final referee. how can you have a referee who does not understand the play the ball rule. Player thurston tackles opposition player ,stands in front of tackled player which he is entitled to, tackled player stands up moves of the mark (one penalty) then pushes player thurston over (2nd penalty) play proceeds with Thurston still on side referee rules player thurston offside(3rd mistake within 1 movement) who are you kidding . Maybe the NRL will do anything to make sure at least one Sydney side makes the grand finalor am i just a cynic
  

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  • Re: grand final referee -- Gav, Mon, September 24 2007, 13:01:39 GMT-10
  • Re: grand final referee -- Troy, Mon, September 24 2007, 18:51:26 GMT-10
  • Re: grand final referee -- Gregory Pfeiffer, Tue, September 25 2007, 12:02:14 GMT-10

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• Storm v Eels - Sun 23.9.07 -- Stephen, Sun, September 23 2007, 17:22:53 GMT-10 [1]
  Just wondering if Tony Archer was given any protocal at Melbourne's Telstra Dome today in the unlikely event that a high kick managed to hit to roof ?
  
  Play on ?
  
  Scrum ?
  
  Anything else ?
  
  Has anybody even thought of this ?
  

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  • Re: Storm v Eels - Sun 23.9.07 -- nac, Mon, September 24 2007, 12:27:58 GMT-10

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• REPLY RE THE BTHE NRL's PATHETIC RAITH ANASTA INCIDENT -- Stephen, Thu, September 20 2007, 8:44:47 GMT-10 [0]
  I wrote to the NRL expressing my concern that Roosters player braith Anasta was allowed to slander in the media referee Ben Cummins after the Round 25 game against Souths & no action was taken. Here is a transcript of my email communication with the NRL as well as the appalling and gutless reply I received.......
  
  
  MY ORIGINAL EMAIL -
  
  I have a serious COMPLAINT !!!!!!!!!!!
  
  A Quote from Braith Anasta from the Sydney Roosters on this website re this weekends game vs Souths
  
  "The referee lost the plot, he just listened to the crowd. He should check his undies, seriously, I've never seen anybody give into the crowd like he did. How do I get 10 in the bin for getting punched in the head and throwing one back."
  
  BLOODY HELL !!!!!!!!!
  
  If that was a coach saying that it would be an automatic $10K fine ... So what will the NRL do ???
  
  Surely Braith Anasta has to be called up to account for this public ref bashing comment .......... SURELY !!
  
  Please do something about this , his comments have seriously brought the game into disrepute.
  
  Please REPLY advising if any action will be taken. If the NRL does nothing then you lose me as a fan.
  
  
  THE NRL'S REPLY -
  
  Dear Stephen,
  
  Thanks for your email.
  
  We appreciate your feedback but Braith was appropriately punished for his actions. He was penalised for striking and later sin binned.
  
  While his comments to the referee cannot be excused, it must be remembered that he had just been punched in the face. The referee dealt with the situation adequately on the field and we did not feel further action needed to be taken.
  
  Thanks again for the feedback.
  
  Kind regards,
  Caroline Blake
  Information Services Officer
  
  
  MY FOLLOW UP EMAIL -
  
  
  Dear Caroline
  
  Thanks for your reply but you have failed to respond to the crux of my enquiry..
  
  I am not interested in what happened on the field because I agree that the referee handled that (albeit very poorly in my opinion)
  
  My concern relates to the post match comments he made to the media which i have already detailed to you.
  
  My comments also relate to the NRL website publishing these outrageous comments in the match review. Is the NRL promoting these comments as being "acceptable" by publishing them on its very own website ?
  
  If these comments were made by a coach the club would be fined $10K , so why has the NRL ignored these comments and why has the player been allowed to slander a referee in the media after the game and gotten away with it ?
  
  I would be keen to receive a response ASAP.
  
  Thanks
  Stephen
  
  
  AND FINALLY , THE COP OUT WISHY WASHY RESPONSE -
  
  Dear Stephen –
  
  Stories published on the NRL are written by AAP, an independent news agency. Sometimes they do not reflect the views of the NRL.
  
  The NRL has the power to fine clubs and players for bringing the game into disrepute however players and coaches have a right to question and even criticise the performance of a match official. If a coach had made the same comments he still would not have been fined $10,000.
  It was deemed in this instance that Anasta’s comments did not bring the game into disrepute.
  
  Regards,
  Caroline Blake
  Information Services Officer
  
  
  So, Rule #1 for all players in the NRL in season 2008
  
  Go and verbally assault ALL our referees in the media after the game. The NRL wont do anything particularly we now have this disgraceful precedent.
  
  
  Comments everybody ?
  

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  • Re: REPLY RE THE BTHE NRL's PATHETIC RAITH ANASTA INCIDENT -- Luke, Thu, September 20 2007, 14:41:30 GMT-10
    • REPLY RE THE NRL's PATHETIC BRAITH ANASTA INCIDENT -- JD, Fri, September 21 2007, 9:46:08 GMT-10

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• WHO GETS THE GRAND FINAL ?? -- Jason B, Sun, September 09 2007, 18:12:14 GMT-10 [-1]
  For my money the grand final referee from the previous season who is the incumbant has to be knocked off his pedastool to not get selection this year.
  
  Thats the why its always been for as long as I can remember.
  
  Going as far back as the mid 1970's -
  
  Gary Cook (76-77)
  Greg Hartley (78-81)
  John Goucher (82)
  Kevin Roberts (83-85)
  Bill Harrigan (89-91 , 97 SL , 98-03)
  Greg McCallum (92-94)
  Eddie Ward (95)
  David Manson (96-97)
  
  All of the above guys retired after a 1st grade grand final appearance.
  
  The only ref who as it turned out went one year too many was Mick Stone who did the reserve grade grand final after being pipped by Bill Harrigan in 1989. Stone retired after this game.
  
  Paul Simpkins hasn't done anything wrong to be knocked off in my opinion and will get the grand final if he doesn't have a complete shocker in the next few weeks.
  
  What are your thoughts ?
  

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  • Re: WHO GETS THE GRAND FINAL ?? -- Mick Stone, Mon, September 10 2007, 15:36:44 GMT-10
    • Re: WHO GETS THE GRAND FINAL ?? -- Westy, Wed, September 12 2007, 1:06:36 GMT-10
  • Re: WHO GETS THE GRAND FINAL ?? -- Frank Samyia, Wed, September 12 2007, 7:47:39 GMT-10
  • Re: WHO GETS THE GRAND FINAL ?? -- Troy (predictable), Wed, September 12 2007, 20:39:41 GMT-10
    • Re: WHO GETS THE GRAND FINAL ?? -- Gregory Pfeiffer, Thu, September 13 2007, 14:21:14 GMT-10
  • Re: WHO GETS THE GRAND FINAL ?? -- nac, Thu, September 20 2007, 11:45:00 GMT-10
    • Re: WHO GETS THE GRAND FINAL ?? -- Gregory Pfeiffer, Thu, September 20 2007, 17:37:25 GMT-10
    • Re: WHO GETS THE GRAND FINAL ?? -- Troy (Yep thought so), Thu, September 20 2007, 19:21:20 GMT-10

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• The 10m in from touch line -- Greg Pfeiffer, Sat, July 21 2007, 20:37:04 GMT-10 [1]
  Why has the line 10m in from touch disappeared?
  
  Penalties and handovers still occur 10m in from touch, so the line is still relevant.
  
  Also, these lines made the touchlines for Mod 10 and 11 games!
  

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  • Re: The 10m in from touch line -- Chris, Tue, July 24 2007, 14:22:22 GMT-10
    • Re: The 10m in from touch line -- Gregory Pfeiffer, Tue, July 24 2007, 17:52:09 GMT-10
  • Re: The 10m in from touch line -- Josh, Tue, September 18 2007, 15:22:40 GMT-10
    • Re: The 10m in from touch line -- Alex Mangovsky, Tue, September 18 2007, 21:48:28 GMT-10
      • Re: The 10m in from touch line -- Chris, Wed, September 19 2007, 16:29:48 GMT-10
        • Re: The 10m in from touch line -- Steve Brown (ARLRA), Thu, September 20 2007, 12:30:35 GMT-10

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• Cutting the scrum -- nac, Sun, September 02 2007, 16:37:40 GMT-10 [1]
  What are peoples thoughts on cutting the scrum? Is it a heinous offence punishable by lengthy demotion (as most old timers seem to think) or is it a new tool in the Refs weapons array used in getting to the right position?
  
  All the old clichés are thrown at me when I raise this at local level:
  - you don't because you need to follow the ball in case of a forward pass;
  - it's lazy (my personal favourite)
  - it's the wrong "application" (now that's a newie which seems to be propagated in the Refs Coaches courses sadly);
  - it's a sign of a lack of fitness;
  - it's poor refereeing.
  
  Yet, amazingly, none of the supporters of the "uncircumcised" scrum (i.e. no cuts lol)can provide me with any real reason why NOT too.
  
  1. Re forward pass. A ref already judges forward passes while being in front of the play. Cutting a scrum will allow you to be in a better position to get 10 set, watch those nasty forward passes and as well grab the 5m offside penalty should it be applicable. Running around the base, avoiding traffic and those huge slow props will not;
  2. It's lazy? How?
  3. Wrong application? Of what? Nothin in my rule book says anything about what path to take after a scrum.
  4. Lack of fitness? Now who's grasping at straws!
  5. Poor refereeing. And we wonder why we have so much prob getting referees when we have dinosaurs running the game saying this crap. Personally what we should be coaching for is the right decision in the context of the game. i.e. play advantage or blow it. Not harassing refs as to where they may run.
  
  The only real reasoning I can see for it is the knock-on at the base of the scrum. Well, a non-early departure should sufficiently prevent that problem.
  
  Thoughts?
  

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  • Re: Cutting the scrum -- Gregory Pfeiffer, Mon, September 03 2007, 11:40:23 GMT-10
    • Re: Cutting the scrum -- Stephen, Tue, September 04 2007, 10:22:36 GMT-10
    • Re: Cutting the scrum -- nac, Wed, September 05 2007, 18:24:16 GMT-10
      • Re: Cutting the scrum -- Gregory Pfeiffer, Thu, September 06 2007, 18:20:22 GMT-10
        • Re: Cutting the scrum -- nac, Fri, September 07 2007, 13:46:17 GMT-10
          • Re: Cutting the scrum -- Gregory Pfeiffer, Fri, September 07 2007, 20:52:22 GMT-10
          • Re: Cutting the scrum -- Alex Mangovsky, Fri, September 07 2007, 21:17:46 GMT-10
          • Re: Cutting the scrum -- Swanny, Sat, September 08 2007, 7:48:47 GMT-10
            • Re: Cutting the scrum -- Gregory Pfeiffer, Sun, September 09 2007, 13:58:22 GMT-10
              • Re: Cutting the scrum -- swanny, Tue, September 11 2007, 11:14:48 GMT-10
                • Re: Cutting the scrum -- Gregory Pfeiffer, Thu, September 13 2007, 14:14:27 GMT-10
  • Re: Cutting the scrum -- Josh (k), Tue, September 18 2007, 15:11:08 GMT-10

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• VIDEO REFEREE PROTOCAL IN FINALS GAMES -- Stephen, Sat, September 15 2007, 17:50:27 GMT-10 [0]
  Could somebody please inform me (maybe Mr Stone) what the protocal is in finals series matches where there are TWO video referee's in the box as is the case this weekend.
  
  What happens if they hold differing opinions on a decision that needs to be made ?
  
  one says try , the other says no try ... who makes the final decision ?
  
  Surely to avoid a 1-1 stalemate in the video box the NRL should have a panel of 3 up there so that you at least will get a 2-1 majority decision
  
  Just my 10 cents worth !
  

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  • Re: VIDEO REFEREE PROTOCAL IN FINALS GAMES -- mICK sTONE, Mon, September 17 2007, 14:32:27 GMT-10

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• Braith Anasta's gobful -- Stephen, Sun, September 02 2007, 18:21:39 GMT-10 [1]
  Quote from Braith Anasta re this weekends game vs Souths
  
  "The referee lost the plot, he just listened to the crowd. He should check his undies, seriously, I've never seen anybody give into the crowd like he did. How do I get 10 in the bin for getting punched in the head and throwing one back."
  
  BLOODY HELL !!!!!!!!!
  
  If that was a coach saying that it would be an automatic $10K fine ... So what will the NRL do ???
  
  Surely Braith Anasta has to be called up to account for this public ref bashing comment .......... SURELY !!
  

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  • Re: Braith Anasta's gobful -- Stephen, Tue, September 04 2007, 11:50:54 GMT-10
    • Re: Braith Anasta's gobful -- mike - the panther, Tue, September 04 2007, 21:32:58 GMT-10
  • Re: Braith Anasta's gobful -- Gregory Pfeiffer, Sat, September 08 2007, 10:04:41 GMT-10
  • Re: Braith Anasta's gobful -- Luke (??), Mon, September 10 2007, 19:49:38 GMT-10
    • Re: Braith Anasta's gobful -- Matt Hall, Wed, September 12 2007, 22:30:36 GMT-10
      • Re: Braith Anasta's gobful -- Gregory Pfeiffer, Thu, September 13 2007, 14:12:27 GMT-10

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• Good call Billy -- Frank Samyia, Sat, September 08 2007, 7:36:41 GMT-10 [1]
  Well let's get the ball rolling on this one - I thought Bill was spot on with awarding the penalty try in last nights game. I called it as soon as it happened and I'm glad that Bill had the guts to use it. The option is not used enough - the movement itself deserved a try, it was excellent play from the Warriors.
  
  A few parallels with the 99 Grand Final eh - Logan from the Warriors did a Mundine when he went for glory with two umarked players on his outside.
  
  As a long suffering Dragons fan - i'm still in weekly electro shock therapy after the events of that day - I don't need the personal reminder on a Friday night, especially after having the day off!
  
  Good game - hope the rest are just as intense.
  

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  • Re: Good call Billy -- D Shaw, Mon, September 10 2007, 18:29:40 GMT-10

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• Eels v Warriors -- Gregory Pfeiffer, Sat, September 08 2007, 10:09:01 GMT-10 [1]
  Why oh why did Tony Archer pull up the game to check with the video referee when the ball was still live and a Parramatta player racing upfield? Have the NRL guys so lost their referee intuition as to when to stop a play??And how did the decision of a 20m restart come up? If anything, was there a knock-on by the Parramatta player and a goal-line dropout the correct decision? (The replays did not roll on long enough to really check this out)
  
  As for the penalty try - if that was not a given, then we should remove the Law from the book!
  

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  • Re: Eels v Warriors -- Luke (I Agree), Sun, September 09 2007, 11:50:05 GMT-10
  • Re: Eels v Warriors -- Anthony Grady, Sun, September 09 2007, 21:21:32 GMT-10
  • Re: Eels v Warriors -- Vic, Mon, September 10 2007, 9:50:36 GMT-10

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• Insulting -- Troy, Tue, September 04 2007, 19:00:13 GMT-10 [1]
  I reckon Sean Hampstead has every right to be livid by not being appointed to a finals match this weekend, and to make matters worse they are sending him to north queensland from sydney to sit on his dairy air to do sweet bugger all!!!!! The match referee is lucky given his huge mistake in the middle of the season..... hard to understand the mindset of the people appointing games, keep your chin up Sean you deserve way better than what your getting.
  

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  • Re: Insulting -- Daniel (shocked), Wed, September 05 2007, 14:54:04 GMT-10
    • Re: Insulting -- nac, Wed, September 05 2007, 18:26:50 GMT-10
      • Re: Insulting -- Troy, Thu, September 06 2007, 18:49:57 GMT-10
    • Re: Insulting -- Brad, Thu, September 06 2007, 10:05:03 GMT-10
      • Re: Insulting -- Daniel, Thu, September 06 2007, 20:18:36 GMT-10

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• A GUTSY DECISION -- Stephen, Sat, September 01 2007, 0:40:52 GMT-10 [1]
  Congratulations to Paul Simpkins on his performance this evening in the Tigers v Knights match.
  
  That penanlty with 10 seconds left on the clock in my opinion showed a lot of guts. Sure it was the correct call 100% but there are plenty of other ARL refs who I think would have ignored it and let the game be settled in golden point.
  
  Simpkins just maintained his #1 ranking in my eyes with that call. Gutsy call from a damn fine ref in my opinion.
  
  Give him the grand final I say.
  

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• OH MY GOD !!!!!! -- Stephen, Mon, August 27 2007, 0:10:23 GMT-10 [1]
  Did my ears deceive me ?
  
  Maybe I must be getting deaf.
  
  I'm sure I imagined it.
  
  It has to be a figment of my imagination.
  
  Maybe it was a bad joke....
  
  OR ....
  
  Did Phil Gould actually pay a compliment to a referee today with his comment that Tony Archer had a fantastic game on channel nine this arvo in regards to his performance in the Tigers v Bunnnies match at Leichhardt ?
  
  Somebody please do a swab on Gould , he must be on drugs.
  
  Is this a first for Gould to pay tribute to a referee ?
  
  Maybe the sky is falling as well chicken little. hahaha !!
  

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• Structure in 2008 -- Daniel, Sat, August 25 2007, 17:32:21 GMT-10 [1]
  Just wondering what the NSWRLRA /NRL Referees position in regards to restructuring for the 2008 competition with the setup of the NRL u20s Toyota Cup?
  
  Maybe Mick Stone could give some feedback??
  

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• Ben Cummins on the rise? -- Jim, Tue, August 21 2007, 21:27:01 GMT-10 [1]
  Have just seen the appointments for Round 24.
  
  The match of the round, Storm v Bulldogs has been given to Ben Cummins. Is this a promotion for good work, or the chance for a big match, to prepare for a possible semi final.
  
  I think at the moment he is the most fair and consistent of the refs.
  
  What does Mick Stone and others think?
  

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  • Re: Ben Cummins on the rise? -- Dave, Wed, August 22 2007, 22:04:39 GMT-10

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• Kicking the ball whilst it is being held -- Gregory Pfeiffer, Sun, August 19 2007, 15:39:15 GMT-10 [1]
  Just watched Amos Roberts (Roosters) go over the line and almost score. As he was about to ground the ball, Mat Rogers (Titans) has kicked the ball and caused Roberts to lose the ball backwards. Reviewed by video referee, no-try the ruling, no action taken.
  
  I believe that kicking the ball from a player's possession is dangerous play and against the Laws of the Game. On that basis, I would have ruled penalty try to Roosters.
  
  From the above ruling, can we conclude that it is considered OK to kick a ball that is being held by a player?
  
  It is commonly seen that players come ion with the boot or the knee in an attempt to dislodge the ball from a player who is in the act of scoring, yet no action is taken on either act.
  
  I recall Matthew Ridge (Manly) kicking at a ball in the same situation many years ago and action was taken, but now it appears is accepted in the NRL? (And hence filters down to park level!)
  

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  • Re: Kicking the ball whilst it is being held -- Mick Stone, Mon, August 20 2007, 14:59:44 GMT-10
    • Re: Kicking the ball whilst it is being held -- Gregory Pfeiffer, Wed, August 22 2007, 18:40:15 GMT-10
  • Re: Kicking the ball whilst it is being held -- QRL, Mon, August 20 2007, 15:27:09 GMT-10

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• Bernard Sutton injured? -- Daniel, Mon, August 20 2007, 21:16:45 GMT-10 [1]
  Just wondering why Steve Chiddy running the line for tonights match Manly Vs Souths???
  
  Where was Bernard Sutton???
  

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• Shayne Hayne not in NRL Rd 23? -- Daniel, Wed, August 15 2007, 13:33:25 GMT-10 [1]
  Just seen the NRL refs appointments for round 23 and noticed Shayne Hayne is not there..is he being rested??
  
  surely he wouldn't have bn dropped after lasts weeks game??
  

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  • Re: Shayne Hayne not in NRL Rd 23? -- Frank Samyia, Thu, August 16 2007, 16:52:21 GMT-10
  • Re: Shayne Hayne not in NRL Rd 23? -- Mick Stone, Mon, August 20 2007, 14:53:46 GMT-10

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• Steve Nash -- Luke (Where has he gone), Thu, August 16 2007, 19:01:12 GMT-10 [0]
  just wanting to know what happened to Steve Nash. He was video refereeing in the NRL at the start of the year-but he hasnt been doing games for weeks?? Where has he gone? Has he retired??
  

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• grapple tackles etc. -- Laurie Forde, Wed, August 15 2007, 16:39:44 GMT-10 [0]
  I think the main peoblem with the injuries in tackles is that the referees allow the tackle to go on too long. Once the forward progress of the ball has been halted the ref should call "play the ball" and penalise any tackler who does not let go or get off the tackled player immediately. This may necessitate the 10 metre rule being changed to 5 metres eg but it would stop all the ripping and tearing in tackles by both attackers and defenders and would save many of the neck, shoulder and knee injuries that are being caused by the wrestling that takes place before the ref finally calls "held'. It would also do away with all the 'surrender' rubbish that goes on. The ref can penalise a voluntary tackle as they have always been able to do. If the tackle area goes on the way it is now,with the number of injuries that are caused, the ARL will run out of players.
  

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  • Re: grapple tackles etc. -- Gregory Pfeiffer, Thu, August 16 2007, 15:26:43 GMT-10

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• Referees in 1997 -- Miles Stewart, Mon, August 13 2007, 17:23:28 GMT-10 [1]
  Hi,
  I was just wondering if anybody out there had any information on how the referees were organised in 1997.
  I always assumed that the ARL was the higher standard of football and that Bill Harrigan was the best referee at the time. Yet Bill did the Super League grand final. Did referees who officiated in Super League get paid more? Did referees officiate SL one week and ARL the next? Who appointed the referee, the NSWRLRA or was another body formed?
  

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  • Re: Referees in 1997 -- Mick Stone, Tue, August 14 2007, 10:45:02 GMT-10
    • Re: Referees in 1997 -- Matt Hall, Tue, August 14 2007, 16:55:28 GMT-10
      • Re: Referees in 1997 -- Gregory Pfeiffer, Wed, August 15 2007, 9:51:04 GMT-10

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• Give our Officials the right of reply to the media -- Stephen, Fri, August 10 2007, 22:24:25 GMT-10 [1]
  I think we are all getting sick and tired of the way that the first grade squad is copping negative (and often unwarranted) comments from the media
  
  How do we resolve this ?
  
  Well, interestingly enough I read an article in one of the papers recently written by Titans player Matt Rogers who suggested a solution to this problem that I think has a lot of merit to it
  
  I think what most of our first grade squad lack is a voice to be able to have a right of reply to all the ref bashing that the media engages in
  
  So what Matt Rogers said is that the referee , the 2 touchies and the video ref should avail themselves to a press conference just like the coaches and captains do after a game. The press can ask them anything they want to clarify any contentious rulings that may have taken place. I think if the officials of the game are able to explain why / how a decision was arrived at it would take a lot of the mystery out of the equation and wouldn't give the media as much ammunition to go after the match officials
  
  What do we all think .... More importantly , what does Michael Stone think ?
  

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  • Re: Give our Officials the right of reply to the media -- Luke, Sat, August 11 2007, 18:50:10 GMT-10
  • Re: Give our Officials the right of reply to the media -- Gregory Pfeiffer, Sat, August 11 2007, 20:10:13 GMT-10
  • Re: Give our Officials the right of reply to the media -- Mick Stone, Tue, August 14 2007, 10:56:10 GMT-10

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• Premier League -- Daniel, Wed, August 08 2007, 12:27:50 GMT-10 [1]
  I noticed that Gavin Badger, Micheal Jones and Allen Foster are in PL this week....reason?
  

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  • Re: Premier League -- Luke, Thu, August 09 2007, 10:26:43 GMT-10
    • Re: Premier League -- Mick Stone, Thu, August 09 2007, 13:18:41 GMT-10

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• Shayne Hayne -- Daniel (Interested), Mon, August 06 2007, 14:36:49 GMT-10 [1]
  I would like to ask of any opinions on Shaynes performance in what was arguably the game of the season (Roosters Vs Warriors). I was at the game, and was critical of a few crucial decisions for both teams.
  
  a) When warriors scored off a clear forward pass to take the lead early in the 2nd half, shayne motioned his arm as if to say to the touchie "i thought it was forward what is ur opinion". Now obviously the touchie (Micheal Jones) got it wrong, as it was clearly forward, but if Shayne had an opinion why didnt he rule on it straight away?
  
  b) the sin bin of simon mannering- definitely a professional foul, but i was scratching my head when steve price tackled amos roberts late in the game AFTER the Mannering sin bin, and held onto roberts and gave away a penalty. THIS INCIDENT WAS MOST DEFINITELY A PROFESSIONAL FOUL and warriors should of had 2 players in the bin.
  
  c) In the 2nd half of Golden Point- Warriors attacking the roosters line, clearly the roosters were all offside and should have been penalised...BUT WEREN'T.
  
  d) when steve price had the ball punched out of his arms and should have also been a penalty, what was the touchie watching there (once again micheal jones)??.
  
  My question which i would like answered is a simple one...WHY ARE NRL REFS NOT PENALISING IN GOLDEN POINT WHEN IT IS A CLEAR PENALTY, ARE THEY AFRAID TO MAKE THE DECISION????
  
  Because thats what it looks like..
  
  looking forward to a reply
  

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  • Re: Shayne Hayne -- Frank Samyia, Thu, August 09 2007, 5:06:31 GMT-10
  • Re: Shayne Hayne -- Mick Stone, Thu, August 09 2007, 13:14:51 GMT-10

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• Phil Gould's Latest Rant -- Greg Pfeiffer, Tue, August 07 2007, 16:45:10 GMT-10 [1]
  I refer to the comment's made by Phil Gould during last Sunday's Game that referee's "bring it on themselves" by virtue of the fact that a rule was adhered to that Mr Gould felt should have been overlooked.
  
  I am sure Mr Gould would have thought differently if he was the coach of the team involved.
  
  But I would ask Mr Gould, did the referee who got assaulted in Canberra for applying the rules "bring it on himself"?.
  
  Did the 14yo first year referee reduced to tears by a seasoned coach "bring it on himself"?
  
  Obviously, Mr Gould has little thought for the Game and little respect for referees.
  
  While ignorant comments like this are allowed by someone on the game's official broadcaster, without recourse, referees are going to struggle to regain the position of respect they once held.
  
  Over to you Mr Gallop.
  

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  • Re: Phil Gould's Latest Rant -- Steve Brown, Thu, August 09 2007, 10:07:39 GMT-10

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• Standard of Referee's -- A Watcher, Sun, August 05 2007, 18:14:21 GMT-10 [1]
  Can someone tell me why the standard in the ARL of refereeing appears to be dropping, I don't know if it is that the game is getting to fast or not, but to me as someone who watches there seems to me to be a lot of bias going on.
  Are referees in this day and age intsructed to keep the game even, for me it takes away the enjoyment of watching a game, when the result is decided by the whistle. I smell a rat.
  

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  • Re: Standard of Referee's -- Mick Stone, Mon, August 06 2007, 15:34:40 GMT-10

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• "On-Report"(take 2) -- David, Sun, August 05 2007, 18:24:02 GMT-10 [1]
  About 11 months ago a topic was raised about the use of putting players on report for many incidents that can warrant send off or sin bin. In lower grades most of the things we see placed on report will warrant a send off or a player sitting down for 10 minutes in the bin so why do the NRL players escape the penalty that other players would receive
  

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• Rules -- David, Sun, August 05 2007, 18:09:03 GMT-10 [1]
  If you were given the chance to change or get rid off any aspect of our game what would it be? and why?
  I would outlaw shoulder charges because most of the attempted ones here in Victoria they have become dangerous
  

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• Back Chat -- Sam, Fri, August 03 2007, 16:24:13 GMT-10 [0]
  In a previous post, somebody mentioned that Rugby Union referees are given much more 'respect' than Rugby League referees. While I agree that rugby union players do use nicer words than rugby league players, I disagree that this is because they are more respected.
  I know that as a referee I don't like it when a player gives me a gobful. But I prefer it that they do, then not. When a player starts mouthing off, at least you know where you stand with that player. Nothing drives me more insane than a player going yes sir, no sir when I know that they completely disagree...its patronising.
  If a player wants to give it to me, normally I will just turn my back to them and get on with things. I will then say something to them on the fly along the lines of "you got that off your chest, now get on with it". I think then they truly give me a level of respect.
  

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• Gavin Badger -- Daniel, Mon, July 30 2007, 23:22:32 GMT-10 [1]
  Just wondering if the comments about Badge asking for the Titans to sign a jersey before he was about to ref them..if it is true is anything going to happen from this???
  

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  • Re: Gavin Badger -- Vic, Tue, July 31 2007, 14:42:18 GMT-10
  • Re: Gavin Badger -- Annette (sour grapes), Tue, July 31 2007, 17:35:30 GMT-10

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• Referees Unite for a Cause -- Gerry, Fri, July 27 2007, 16:41:37 GMT-10 [1]
  Rugby league referees are often targets for frustrated coaches and fans.
  But next week they aim to be sources of hope for seriously ill children.
  The NSW Rugby League Premier Referees Squad will donate their match fees from round 21 to the Starlight Children's Foundation.
  The whistleblowers will also stage a charity dinner auction at Parramatta Leagues Club on Thursday, August 9 with all proceeds going to Starlight.
  The goal is to raise $12,500 to purchase a mobile fun centre that can be wheeled through the wards of major childrens hospitals.
  Nine time grand final referee, Bill Harrigan, is the MC and premiership winning prop, Paul Osbourne, has donated his services as guest speaker.
  NRL referees will be there to mingle with the broader rugby league community.
  It should be a big night, according to NSW Premier Referees leadership group member Gerard Sutton.
  "One of the squad's goals is to make a positive contribution to rugby league. This year we realised it was also possible to make a positive contribution to a lot of seriously ill kids,'' Sutton said.
  "Referees have been paying fines at training, conducting raffles and selling Starlight merchandise since the season began.
  "Hopefully donating our match fees might cause people to think differently about us. We're blokes who genuinely care about the game and the people who follow it - especially the kids that are following it from a hospital bed.''
  Tickets to the August 9 dinner are $65 and can be purchased from Jimmy Oliveira on 0405 149 457.
  The Starlight Children's Foundation brightens the lives of seriously ill and hospitalised children and their families, throughout Australia.
  Hospital programs include Starlight Express Rooms, Starlight Fun Centres and Starlight Express Vans - geared to deliver fun and entertainment to hospitalised children.
  Out of hospital, Starlight's Wishgranting program grants the wishes of children aged four to eighteen.
  
  For further information please contact Gerard Sutton on 0409 914 095.
  

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