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    I've spoken to loads of Wigan supporters here in Billinge today and all of them say that was definitely a try (albeit they are all telly viewers.). It altered the whole concept of the game they say, you can't play catch-up at Wembley.

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    Quote Originally Posted by saint mac View Post
    That’s a thought that crossed my mind.Perhaps we are to nice as other posters have suggested.
    Of that there is no doubt, Ralph has been championing the signing of an "ever so slightly off the rocker" second rower for two seasons.
    A question to all at the game with a better view of the full pitch, when we had done the hard compression defence and restricted them to less than 30m from their own line, why were our wingers not deeper? Coote could have stopped the chip over, Goodwin and King are not speed merchants, Percy and Naquiama are yards quicker, we had them tight in their 30 yet a booming kick had us on our goal line retreating to collect. First one yes after that we should have read it, if it goes down the middle at the sticks Regan and Tommy have plenty of gas to cover laterally. When he did not get it right Patton then put it straight into touch, not that it mattered we just dropped it anyway.

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    I thought Hicks and Thaler were awful for both sides having watched the game back but there’s three key decisions there that the two have got wrong that ended in us chasing twelve points at the break.

    How he was that sure for Knowles no-try is baffling. He’s almost set off for the twenty metre line before the ball was dead, the first knock-on in the Percival no-try is from Jack Hughes and then was stripped by Murdoch-Masila and the first knock on is from Toby King in the lead up to their first try.

    As poor as we were throughout, in those conditions and with the refereeing version of the Chuckle Brothers, it was game over having to chase that twelve points.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hillsider View Post
    I've spoken to loads of Wigan supporters here in Billinge today and all of them say that was definitely a try (albeit they are all telly viewers.). It altered the whole concept of the game they say, you can't play catch-up at Wembley.
    I thought it was a try when I saw the slow motion replay, but not at normal speed on first viewing. I also thought that Linehams no try was a try, how many did Cunningham score like that? You can't play catch up at Wembley? Give over, lots of teams have come back from being behind, including yourselves in the past.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogues Gallery View Post
    I thought it was a try when I saw the slow motion replay, but not at normal speed on first viewing. .
    But would you have gone to video ref?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rogues Gallery View Post
    I thought it was a try when I saw the slow motion replay, but not at normal speed on first viewing. I also thought that Linehams no try was a try, how many did Cunningham score like that? You can't play catch up at Wembley? Give over, lots of teams have come back from being behind, including yourselves in the past.
    Not often I agree with pie face but he's bang on. We lost that game not Hicks. Some bad decisions need looking at but that's sport some times those decisions go for you and sometimes they go against you. Warrington were the better side they deserved the win. You don't need to look any further than that, give some credit where it's due

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    Quote Originally Posted by The frenchman View Post
    Not often I agree with pie face but he's bang on. We lost that game not Hicks. Some bad decisions need looking at but that's sport some times those decisions go for you and sometimes they go against you. Warrington were the better side they deserved the win. You don't need to look any further than that, give some credit where it's due
    But what you're both missing is it made a huge difference even so early on.

    Instead of standing under the sticks waiting for the conversion they're 70m away after a 7 tackle set. I guarentee they're whole game plan revolved around stopping us scoring for as long as possible and it was out of the window straight away.

    The Lineham try would not have even gone to Thaler if it wasn't for the Knowles howler. That was 100% done because Hicks knew what he'd done.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tallaght Tiger View Post
    Prez you are making a case but it is very weak and built around suspicion after the Knowles mistake. They had one chalked off for nothing I know we did not see the grounding but judging by Tommy`s face as he was getting up from the tackle it was a try. That was just after half time and I think Jonny had turned his back to the play on the blindside. We should have been out of sight in the first 20, we battered them they were hanging on to our coat tails. Our playmakers did not play and our defence both of which have been superb all year was caught by timing and lazy decisions due to a couple of lads being gassed from big game fever, they held in and we bombed.
    The Knowles try is odd and Roby was pointing out the cramp issues from early on in the second half but it is simply pushing the boundaries all teams do it, Hicks had the discretion yesterday to stop the game for water breaks if neccessary.
    Obviously I don't agree it's a weak case Tallacht. The officials made three glaring "errors" not awarding our "try" or even checking with the VR, awarding Wire a scrum deep in our half when the Wire player had knocked the ball in to Grace , it should have been our scrum, and Thaler not awarding our second "try" when Murdoch Massila clearly rips the ball from a Saints player , we collect the loose ball and score. This all resulted in us losing twelve points and gifting Wire six. And as another poster has pointed out, you don't do comebacks at Wembley! I addressed the disallowed Wire "try" as Hicks merely redressing the balance when the damage had been done. What's weak about any of that? We didn't play well, but teams have often not played well and won. It is rather more unusual for teams to overcome decisions made by officials however.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Prez View Post
    Obviously I don't agree it's a weak case Tallacht. The officials made three glaring "errors" not awarding our "try" or even checking with the VR, awarding Wire a scrum deep in our half when the Wire player had knocked the ball in to Grace , it should have been our scrum, and Thaler not awarding our second "try" when Murdoch Massila clearly rips the ball from a Saints player , we collect the loose ball and score. This all resulted in us losing twelve points and gifting Wire six. And as another poster has pointed out, you don't do comebacks at Wembley! I addressed the disallowed Wire "try" as Hicks merely redressing the balance when the damage had been done. What's weak about any of that? We didn't play well, but teams have often not played well and won. It is rather more unusual for teams to overcome decisions made by officials however.
    Fair enough Prez if that`s your view but as Rogues has pointed out we have comeback at Wembley.
    I do not think we were good enough yesterday for the many highlighted reasons but we are good enough to win the GF.
    It will not matter we will win that with a solid game of patience.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buddy View Post
    But what you're both missing is it made a huge difference even so early on.

    Instead of standing under the sticks waiting for the conversion they're 70m away after a 7 tackle set. I guarentee they're whole game plan revolved around stopping us scoring for as long as possible and it was out of the window straight away.

    The Lineham try would not have even gone to Thaler if it wasn't for the Knowles howler. That was 100% done because Hicks knew what he'd done.

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    I bet our game plan was to stop them scoring for as long as possible too.

    Just 1 example I can think of quickly. There wasn't a thread discussing referee decisions when we beat Salford earlier in the year. What if they miss the play offs by 1 point? Theres some things you can and can't control at the end of the day they didn't (in this hypothetical situation) do enough to make the play offs. Same thing applies to us yesterday.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The frenchman View Post
    I bet our game plan was to stop them scoring for as long as possible too.

    Just 1 example I can think of quickly. There wasn't a thread discussing referee decisions when we beat Salford earlier in the year. What if they miss the play offs by 1 point? Theres some things you can and can't control at the end of the day they didn't (in this hypothetical situation) do enough to make the play offs. Same thing applies to us yesterday.
    I've no idea which decisions you mean, did the referee not refer a try to the VR?

    I'm sorry but 999 times out of a 1000 that goes for a review.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Superblue View Post
    Just a comment, but are you guys seriously suggesting you lost the game in the third minute?
    No I'm suggesting it made a huge difference though.

    If that try had been given wires next set is starting on their line with Saints flying in at them. Instead the exact opposite happened. I'm not sure I buy your other theory but I do believe Hicks recent "involvement" with Warrington might have influenced his performance

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buddy View Post
    I've no idea which decisions you mean, did the referee not refer a try to the VR?

    I'm sorry but 999 times out of a 1000 that goes for a review.

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    I totally agree, unfortunately yesterday was that 1 so people need to suck it up we weren't good enough

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    Quote Originally Posted by Buddy View Post
    No I'm suggesting it made a huge difference though.

    If that try had been given wires next set is starting on their line with Saints flying in at them. Instead the exact opposite happened. I'm not sure I buy your other theory but I do believe Hicks recent "involvement" with Warrington might have influenced his performance

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    Buddy I do not think involvement influenced his performance but the decision did make a difference how big is a hypothetical question. I think it was just his arrogance that he had it correct.

    Like a boxer, we need to take it out of the judges hands and win the GF comprehensively.

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    I wonder when the next time Hicks will be refereeing a Saint's game & if it will be at home or will the powers to be let him just meet us again at Old Trafford?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tallaght Tiger View Post
    Buddy I do not think involvement influenced his performance but the decision did make a difference how big is a hypothetical question. I think it was just his arrogance that he had it correct.

    Like a boxer, we need to take it out of the judges hands and win the GF comprehensively.
    TT after the cricket yesterday everything is possible .

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    Quote Originally Posted by FW de KLERK View Post
    They had no chance to complain. Hicks was busy practising for the Olympic 100 metres. I've seen a referee escape from the crimescene so quickly.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buddy View Post
    I guarentee they're whole game plan revolved around stopping us scoring for as long as possible...

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    Every team that has ever taken to the field has had that exact same game plan.

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    I just hope we are making a forceful representation to Ganson over these decisions. There’s no doubt they had a significant impact in a relatively low scoring game

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sean Day View Post
    I just hope we are making a forceful representation to Ganson over these decisions. There’s no doubt they had a significant impact in a relatively low scoring game
    Hicks should definitely sit next weekend.
    But unfortunately it changes nothing. It will take a bug effort for all to move on. It was a deflating loss which i hope doesnt impact the side over the coming weeks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The booze hound View Post
    Every team that has ever taken to the field has had that exact same game plan.
    So Saints entire game plan is to frustrate the opposition?

    And if you think that you don't know our club at all.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sean Day View Post
    I just hope we are making a forceful representation to Ganson over these decisions. ThereÂ’s no doubt they had a significant impact in a relatively low scoring game
    I don’t know what that will achieve. We have a tiny pool of underpaid (by Rugby Union standards) referees. Some have already claimed that Childs now referees more Championship games than Super League games and I don’t see much scope for Hicks to be demoted.

    My view is that we need a root and branch reform of refereeing systems. For quick results, I think that we should just copy the RU video ref system and dump the on field decision as a bad idea. I don’t follow RU but, from what I’ve seen, their top flight refs are better and their video ref system is better. They’ve copied from us in the past and I don’t see anything wrong with copying what they do when it works better.

    To avoid the danger of referees being accused of incompetence, arrogance, or being part of some RFL/Sky/BBC conspiracy we need a system where the video ref can quickly point out mistakes or suggest a short delay for a joint review of the recording. If we have video refs we need to use them properly.

    To get a better pool of referees, the RFL should look at pay and general terms and conditions. The main point I’m trying to make, however, is that individuals will always make mistakes and we need systems in place to mitigate against that. Perhaps those with more knowledge than me could make some positive suggestions.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Superblue View Post
    Just a comment, but are you guys seriously suggesting you lost the game in the third minute?

    My view is that you lost the game in the days before last years final, when a Catalan challenge cup win was considered good for the game, with suitable guarantees offered to Wires.
    Get my drift?
    So you’re saying the RFL fixed it?

    Wow, now you come to mention it.... they must have put the butter on Walmsley fingers, injured Lees last week, told Holbrook how to line up and somehow made the weather 30degrees....

    I think you’re onto something there..... or maybe just on something?!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Buddy View Post
    No I'm suggesting it made a huge difference though.

    If that try had been given wires next set is starting on their line with Saints flying in at them. Instead the exact opposite happened. I'm not sure I buy your other theory but I do believe Hicks recent "involvement" with Warrington might have influenced his performance

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    No it wouldn't. The next set would have had Saints receiving the ball on their own, and who knows they may have made another error.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The.Reverand View Post
    Bad decision. We were far worse. Need to move on and play better in the league knockout games.
    Erm....because he's the best ref currently?...
    Could this this the summer post I've ever read on here after my own?

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