Victor The Viking
Green Eyed
The ref talked to Slater and Smith about it. It shouldn't have been a penalty try as he scored anyway. I think the only way it would be one is if the shoulder charge stopped the try or he did it after the try was scored.
2013 NRL Finals discussion thread
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The ref talked to Slater and Smith about it. It shouldn't have been a penalty try as he scored anyway. I think the only way it would be one is if the shoulder charge stopped the try or he did it after the try was scored.
mischap123
OzCardTrader
YES, 8 point try... or can you shoulder charge in an attempt to stop a try just like you are allowed to strip in the in-goal area?
Wasn't Michael Gordons try saver on Taufua a shoulger charge??
i thought so aswell, but on second look it wasnt really a shoulder charge or a tackle, he crossed is arms across his chest just braced himself for the collisions and positioned himself to push him over the sideline, didnt lead with the shoulder just front on chest to chest
some might think im bias but even ask matt26 was talking to him on fb at the time and i called it a shoulder charge, but have watched a replay since and changed my mind.
Victor The Viking
Green Eyed
My understanding is that 8 point tries are only awarded when the foul happens after the try has been scored.
I think the shoulder charge has to come back. If you use the shoulder charge and it is high etc then put a big onus on the player (minimum 4 weeks) and then players will time it well and it will be effective. Sounding like a biased Queenslander here but the shoulder charge or just that body on body contact is a great option for a covering fullback, especially one who has a smaller build like Slater. If he sticks an arm out to try and stop Uate in that position he would have injured himself or hit Uate high so I see what Slater did as the only reasonable option to prevent the try.
Gordon's tackle however was definitely not a shoulder charge, front on collision and one of the best cover defending tackles I have seen in a long time!
Gordon's tackle however was definitely not a shoulder charge, front on collision and one of the best cover defending tackles I have seen in a long time!
Did I miss something? Haven't the Sharks been knocked out or is the NSW Cup Team a curtain raiser on Friday night? 
I agree with the dislike of the Manly supporters though. I took my 7 year old son to his first semi final in 2008, Manly v Dragons at Brookvale and we were on the hill, he had his little flag to wave and when I went to get food, some dog stood on his flag and snapped it, wish I had seen it. At least now we share a common dislike for them.
Can't dislike Souths supporters too much; my daughter, wife and in-laws are all Bunny tragics.... Maroubra born.
But those in the burrow.............well enough said.
Ross
I agree with the dislike of the Manly supporters though. I took my 7 year old son to his first semi final in 2008, Manly v Dragons at Brookvale and we were on the hill, he had his little flag to wave and when I went to get food, some dog stood on his flag and snapped it, wish I had seen it. At least now we share a common dislike for them.
Can't dislike Souths supporters too much; my daughter, wife and in-laws are all Bunny tragics.... Maroubra born.
But those in the burrow.............well enough said.
Ross
troy titans
Nrl Titans Collector
Did I miss something? Haven't the Sharks been knocked out or is the NSW Cup Team a curtain raiser on Friday night?
I agree with the dislike of the Manly supporters though. I took my 7 year old son to his first semi final in 2008, Manly v Dragons at Brookvale and we were on the hill, he had his little flag to wave and when I went to get food, some dog stood on his flag and snapped it, wish I had seen it. At least now we share a common dislike for them.
Can't dislike Souths supporters too much; my daughter, wife and in-laws are all Bunny tragics.... Maroubra born.
But those in the burrow.............well enough said.
Ross
Low act
ok im nervous as too as i actually go for souths have for over 30 years as some of you know and today is just taking for ever its been the longest 2 weeks since we last played. Its a big day for any bunnies supporter and i hope for all us rabbits that the boys do well tonight. Go Souths do us all proud
