Warriors coach Andrew Webster has questioned the inconsistency in referee selections in relation to contact to the pinnacle, saying he’s “not understanding it at the moment.”
Skipper Tohu Harris was on the receiving finish of a excessive sort out from Moses Letoa within the second half of the Warriors’ loss to the Panthers on Saturday night time.
Harris stayed down, prompting referee Todd Smith to blow his whistle and cease the clock to permit the bunker to take a look at it.
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The Warriors followers within the Magic Round crowd let loose a boo when the replay confirmed on the large display, whereas Fox League commentator Warren Smith stated Leota “might have a problem here.”
But the referee blew time again on and allowed the sport to proceed as Warren Smith defined a change within the interpretation of a rule in commentary.
“A change in interpretation in 2023 — it has to be a reportable and sin-binable offence for it to be a penalty in that situation,” he stated.
Harris was requested concerning the incident after the sport however admitted he didn’t understand how critical it was.
“I was getting checked, I didn’t even see the replay but the ref said it had been cleared and play on,” he stated.
“My teammates weren’t too happy about it but honestly I didn’t get to see the replay or what it looked like.”
Webster was then requested if he obtained an opportunity to see the incident.
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He laughed earlier than saying “yeah I saw it” after which had a bit crack at each the match officers’ choice — and the journalists within the post-game press convention.
“I get asked this every week, I’m going to take a hat around and get you guys to pay for my fine — if you all want to chip in I’ll give you whatever you want,” Webster joked.
He then referenced one other incident within the recreation the place winger Dallin Watene-Zelezniak was ordered to go away the sphere for a head damage evaluation after copping a knock, however the Warriors additionally didn’t obtain a penalty for that both.
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“But I saw that (Harris incident)… I’ll give you an example. Dallin comes to me and says ‘Webby I’m just letting you know…’ — this is a separate situation — he’s got a swollen face and sore nose,” Webster stated.
“No one’s done that on purpose, but yet he goes to the HIA and nothing happens. So things like that, I‘m not understanding it at the moment.”
Source: www.foxsports.com.au