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<blockquote data-quote="Bruce_ma gooshvili" data-source="post: 1092083" data-attributes="member: 74121"><p>It would absolutely happen if you watch the NFL, and its incredibly popular. NBA too to some extent with some massive grey areas around a 'contactless' sport. I wonder if its because the refs in the NFL, for each call, stop play and announce to the camera what penalty was called and against what player. Rugby union is trying to be clearer in making refs do a pantomime action of what infringement they are penalising but I don't think people would welcome them taking extra time to identify what number the offending player had. I also don't think having extra refs on the pitch (like the NFL) is the answer as it'd cause so much obstruction. </p><p></p><p>There probably is room for improvement in having the ref use their mic to address the viewer briefly to explain the call rather the current state of the ref getting caught up in a conversation with a captain (i.e. they are not primarily addressing the viewer). I don't care what a players opinion of a call is. It's irrelevant, so the refs shouldn't be making that their priority. Again, with the NFL (and NBA?) you will never see a ref feel the need to explain their call to a player and if a player has a problem with that and voices dissent then they'll probably be getting in trouble and hurting their teams chances. </p><p></p><p>It is completely unfeasible for rugby union to be as simplistic as football (and for refereeing decisions to therefore be more clearcut). For those that crave that simplicity I'd suggest rugby league. No rucks, so no contesting for the ball or real offside. Meaningless scrums and no lineout. Personally, I can barely keep my eyes open watching such a tactically limited sport as rugby league (and I've really tried) but it is pretty damn popular in the places where it has a foothold, so must have something going for it. </p><p></p><p>So in summary:</p><p>i) refs stop addressing players (except on issuing guidance at scrums)</p><p>ii) penalise teams that chat to the ref about calls (e.g. advance ball ten yards)</p><p>iii) use refs mic to take 5 seconds to explain a call to the viewing public</p><p></p><p>Off the top of my head but I kind of talked myself into it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Bruce_ma gooshvili, post: 1092083, member: 74121"] It would absolutely happen if you watch the NFL, and its incredibly popular. NBA too to some extent with some massive grey areas around a 'contactless' sport. I wonder if its because the refs in the NFL, for each call, stop play and announce to the camera what penalty was called and against what player. Rugby union is trying to be clearer in making refs do a pantomime action of what infringement they are penalising but I don't think people would welcome them taking extra time to identify what number the offending player had. I also don't think having extra refs on the pitch (like the NFL) is the answer as it'd cause so much obstruction. There probably is room for improvement in having the ref use their mic to address the viewer briefly to explain the call rather the current state of the ref getting caught up in a conversation with a captain (i.e. they are not primarily addressing the viewer). I don't care what a players opinion of a call is. It's irrelevant, so the refs shouldn't be making that their priority. Again, with the NFL (and NBA?) you will never see a ref feel the need to explain their call to a player and if a player has a problem with that and voices dissent then they'll probably be getting in trouble and hurting their teams chances. It is completely unfeasible for rugby union to be as simplistic as football (and for refereeing decisions to therefore be more clearcut). For those that crave that simplicity I'd suggest rugby league. No rucks, so no contesting for the ball or real offside. Meaningless scrums and no lineout. Personally, I can barely keep my eyes open watching such a tactically limited sport as rugby league (and I've really tried) but it is pretty damn popular in the places where it has a foothold, so must have something going for it. So in summary: i) refs stop addressing players (except on issuing guidance at scrums) ii) penalise teams that chat to the ref about calls (e.g. advance ball ten yards) iii) use refs mic to take 5 seconds to explain a call to the viewing public Off the top of my head but I kind of talked myself into it. [/QUOTE]
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