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Posted April 12, 2013 05:25 · last edited April 12, 2013 05:26

Just watched the vid again and still completely disagree with the decision. His left foot recovered, he had it planted on the ground, he just made a meal of the swing. Still dont believe the contact had anything to do with him being unbalanced. His fall just wasnt natural given the angle of the challenge and extent of contact made.


The thing is though - its the refs interpretation, whether i agree with it or not. Theres no real rule for what is or isnt a penalty in this exact situation. Contact was made - refs call. So by the rule book, Gillett has done nothing wrong. Personally i just dont like this 'form' of refereeing where every little piece of contact is picked at and dissected and dealt with under a microscope. I just feel like he doesnt let enough go, hes too critical.

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Smoodiver edited April 12, 2013 05:26

Just watched the vid again and still completely disagree with the decision. His left foot recovered, he had it planted on the ground, he just made a meal of the swing. Still dont believe the contact had anything to do with how him being unbalanced. His fall just wasnt even natural given the angle of the challenge and extent of contact made.


The thing is though - its the refs interpretation, whether i agree with it or not. Theres no real rule for what is or isnt a penalty in this exact situation. Contact was made - refs call. So by the rule book, Gillett has done nothing wrong. Personally i just dont like this 'form' of refereeing where every little piece of contact is picked at and dissected and dealt with under a microscope. I just feel like he doesnt let enough go, hes too critical.