What's the stadium policy on replays? Because they didn't replay Greenacre's goal.
Is this something to do with FIFA regulations in case it incites a riot? I only saw one Newcastle fan and he didn't look like the type of guy to start a riot. He was too busy studying the burger menu.
Is this something to do with FIFA regulations in case it incites a riot? I only saw one Newcastle fan and he didn't look like the type of guy to start a riot. He was too busy studying the burger menu.
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Yeah something to do with undermining the refs I think. If they replay a poor decision on the screen the crowd can get a bit hostile. It doesn't matter whose home game it is or who the majority of the crowd is supporting, the policy stays the same across the league. The way it is now is the way it should be. Watch the replay when you get home.
Fuck this stupid game
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Oh and it wasn't a goal IMO.
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They used to have a message coming up on the big screens to convey that but now it's stopped. I presume they realised that showing that is pretty much an admission to guilt anyway (in terms of a poor call).
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Mate was cabling a game when a replay got put on the big screen.
The fourth official went nuts at all the Sky Sport guys.Michael2010-12-19 20:20:32
The fourth official went nuts at all the Sky Sport guys.Michael2010-12-19 20:20:32
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Oh and it wasn't a goal IMO.
Agree.
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This is the frame where the Jets players boot makes contact with the ball. Bit blurry but you get an idea.
Fuck this stupid game
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Yeah I dont think its a goal, but elrich didnt make it easy as he started behind the line and after connection he fell back further behind the line
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Its an FFA rule, not the stadium.
Sometimes the guys screw it up and show the wrong thing.
Sometimes the guys screw it up and show the wrong thing.
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Its an FFA rule, not the stadium.
This. Title change...Fuck this stupid game
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It certainly didn't look like a goal from where I sat on halfway.
Allegedly
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Greenie's had a few rough calls on goals this season. Was happy enough for him to have this one!
and don't think the data is conclusive yet
and don't think the data is conclusive yet
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The lino was right in line with it. Trust him!!
Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet
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I'm not sure if there has been a thread on this, but I think that the FFA's approach on this has far more downside than upside.
The lack of replays really detracts from the game-day experience, particularly when we are competing with rugby & league for punters who are quite used to seeing these replays. In a way it shows a lack of confidence in officials and fans are going to heckle referees anyway - maybe more so if there has been no replay to prove the decision correct!
I'm not sure if FIFA is pulling the strings on this one, but in a time with falling attendances, anything that enhances the matchday experience should be seriously looked at. Not a biggie, but I wouldn't mind betting that it really irritates the casuals who would expect replays. Not clever.
The lack of replays really detracts from the game-day experience, particularly when we are competing with rugby & league for punters who are quite used to seeing these replays. In a way it shows a lack of confidence in officials and fans are going to heckle referees anyway - maybe more so if there has been no replay to prove the decision correct!
I'm not sure if FIFA is pulling the strings on this one, but in a time with falling attendances, anything that enhances the matchday experience should be seriously looked at. Not a biggie, but I wouldn't mind betting that it really irritates the casuals who would expect replays. Not clever.
I know, I know, its serious!
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I think it's ridiculous, everyone watches it when they get home!
Normo's coming home
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I've noticed that the guy who does the replays at AAMI Park is a lot more lenient than the guy who did it at Etihad last season
a.haak
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It certainly didn't look like a goal from where I sat on halfway.
It looked like a goal from where I sat on the couch
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003
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I thought it was a goal from my gold n nix seat.
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For what it's worth I didn't think it was a goal and nearly keeled over when the ref gave it.
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Two points: While we all stood up and was wondering if it was a goal or not, I watched that Lino spfrint back to halfway - He thought it had crossed. That particular lino hasn't always got the calls correct imho however, such a quick return to the halfway line says to me, he had had a good look at it and make his decision accordingly. Fair call to him for at least being decisive whether right or wrong. I give him new respect for that alone.
Second point, if any of you take a ipod etc that plays fm radio, tune into 107.00 on the FM band inside the stadia and get Piney's match call. They do get to see the Sky replays and pass along what they see. Always a great listen, especially if something happens on the far side of the field. Piney, Chotey and Daniel usually clear it up in an instant. Thanks guys!
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The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
The Ruf, The Ruf, The Ruf is on Fire!!
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None of the replays have been clear either way. The person with the best view was the AR, and he flagged it instantly. I have no reason to argue with him.
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None of the replays have been clear either way. The person with the best view was the AR, and he flagged it instantly. I have no reason to argue with him.
Definitely a goal, a friend checked with his mate who works at the match for Sky, he confirms that the replays they watched showed the ball across the line.
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watched the game again when i got home, first look at the goal it looks like it crosses the line. Elrich didn't help himself by being behind the line and not on it.....lino was certain, I say we go with it and be happy.
Queenslander 3x a year.
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even if it didnt fully cross, there likely would have been a spot kick for that keepers choke slam on greenie.
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The policy on replays is bizzare ,I know its a one size fits all rule but did they really expect the Jets supporters to jump over the fence ,charge the length of the park ,dodge the two security men that were on duty (one who due to his gargantuan size would have taken at least 15 min to run round ), jump the other fence and head butt Hard News in the belly? Kiwi Jambo2010-12-20 12:37:37
The answer to life's problems are rarely found at the bottom of a beer glass - but it's always worth a look.
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It wasn't a goal. I just watched the replay on MySkyHD and you can pause it on the frame where Elrich makes contact with the ball and it clearly shows it's no where near fully over the line.
Swings and round-a-bouts though, we've had our share go against us and that goal itself probably wouldn't have changed the game a lot anyway.TopLeft072010-12-20 12:52:57
Swings and round-a-bouts though, we've had our share go against us and that goal itself probably wouldn't have changed the game a lot anyway.TopLeft072010-12-20 12:52:57
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None of the replays have been clear either way. The person with the best view was the AR, and he flagged it instantly. I have no reason to argue with him.
Definitely a goal, a friend checked with his mate who works at the match for Sky, he confirms that the replays they watched showed the ball across the line.
I'm going with the linesman, the guy at sky with the goal mouth angles infra-red technology and my yellow-and-black specs...and the scoresheet!
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the score sheet never lies!
Queenslander 3x a year.
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There are no extra goal mouth angles or infra-red tech at sky...but I suspect you were taking the micky
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I agree with the referee who was standing staring directly at Elrich and blew his whistle to award the goal.
Now I'll go wash my hands for typing such a dirty thing as agreeing with a referee
Now I'll go wash my hands for typing such a dirty thing as agreeing with a referee
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Ladies and Gentlemen, I draw your attention to this:
Saturday December 18 7:00 PM NZDT
Wellington Phoenix
4
Newcastle Jets
0
Wellington Phoenix
Macallister 87
Greenacre 41
Rojas 30
Brown 17
Newcastle Jets
Score is recorded as 4 - 0, Chris Greenacre is recorded as scoring a goal. Therefore, it was a goal. End of. 
Jag2010-12-20 14:56:35
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003
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It was but shouldn't have been.
Fuck this stupid game
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It was more of a goal than the one England got in the 1966 WC Final 
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003
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It was but shouldn't have been.
as were a lot of the calls that have gone against us, history shows the event occurred even if reality was slightly different - we are owed a few hometown calls.
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It was but shouldn't have been.
Even on the standard Sky replay you can see that Elrichs foot does not go over the goal line, he makes contact with the ball behind the line, hence a goal.
It's a moot point anyway as the game is over and the goal stands.
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It was but shouldn't have been.
Even on the standard Sky replay you can see that Elrichs foot does not go over the goal line, he makes contact with the ball behind the line, hence a goal.
It's a moot point anyway as the game is over and the goal stands.
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why are we arguing about a goal that was allowed? do we need to be agsty to exist, lets just be happy we won, the goal was allowed and move on.
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why are we arguing about a goal that was allowed? do we need to be agsty to exist, lets just be happy we won, the goal was allowed and move on.
^ This
Apparently I'm apathetic, but I couldn't care less.
"Being a Partick Thistle fan sets you apart. It means youre a free thinker. It also means your team has no money." Tim Luckhurst, The Independent, 4th December 2003
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