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Referees in-game coaching i.e. their constant commands
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<blockquote data-quote="TRF_heineken" data-source="post: 1032094" data-attributes="member: 40658"><p>Because, in most sports, players tend to bend the rules as much as possible to their advantage to get the upper hand against their opposition. The idealogy of sport is to beat your opponent and win. Without guidance from a third party, both teams will end up consistently breaking the rules causing a catastrophe, and quite possibly an unwatchable contest.</p><p></p><p>The referee's role is also more advanced, in that with the introduction of the microphone, the viewers and commentators have a better understanding of why the referee penalised the player.</p><p></p><p>Not only is the referee there as an officiate, but also as a teacher of viewers not always aware of the rules/laws. And also part of making the sport a more watchable and enjoyable game.</p><p></p><p>Can't think of many other Sports where a referee has a fanbase either...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF_heineken, post: 1032094, member: 40658"] Because, in most sports, players tend to bend the rules as much as possible to their advantage to get the upper hand against their opposition. The idealogy of sport is to beat your opponent and win. Without guidance from a third party, both teams will end up consistently breaking the rules causing a catastrophe, and quite possibly an unwatchable contest. The referee's role is also more advanced, in that with the introduction of the microphone, the viewers and commentators have a better understanding of why the referee penalised the player. Not only is the referee there as an officiate, but also as a teacher of viewers not always aware of the rules/laws. And also part of making the sport a more watchable and enjoyable game. Can't think of many other Sports where a referee has a fanbase either... [/QUOTE]
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