Obstruction

Brendan_B said:

Like so many rules in this great game, the officials made a rod for their own back by overly complex interpretations.

This creates issues with consistency. In a high speed collision sport like league, it can be tough to get the calls right all the time. By applying common sense, it can alleviate this.

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ozsportscardcollector said:

Yep.

The one last night with Havili which denied To'o a try was also a joke for different reasons. That incident not only denied To'o a try but also then indirectly lead to Souths' 1st try. Thankfully that game had little meaning other than Penrith trying to secure a top 4 spot but that type of incident in a finals match could change the outcome of the season.

Havilli should've been given 10 minutes in the bin for that and the try awarded. Voluntary tackles to avoid being penalised for obstruction is hard to watch but what Havilli did last night is also a blight on the game.

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