I've met Madge in person and he is one of the nicest person you can meet, but come on was he serious about this article? What about our first TRY that was dis allowed, this was a TRY for all money, Morris did NOT disrupt anyone's line in defence! I guess in the end it's called Karma as the Video referee finally came to terms that Sutton was not impeeded and tried to milk that penalty!
[h=1]Michael Maguire has questioned the video referees’ call to award Canterbury a vital try[/h]
Souths coach Michael Maguire has questioned the video referees’ call to award Canterbury a vital try. Source: News Corp Australia
BY his own admission, Michael Maguire rarely complains publicly about referees.
There’s been just one instance since he began coaching the Rabbitohs two years ago, and it was only provoked when star fullback Greg Inglis was dropped on his head twice in one match.
But after watching his team lose in heartbreaking fashion, Maguire could not contain himself over the video referees’ call to award Canterbury winger Corey Thompson a vital try in the 68th minute.
The four-pointer was referred upstairs because of suspicion Bulldogs decoy Josh Jackson had impeded Souths skipper John Sutton. Replays appeared damning, with Sam Perrett receiving the ball on Jackson’s inside shoulder before passing to Thompson.
[h=3]South Sydney Rabbitohs press conference5:05[/h]
South Sydney coach Michael Maguire laments his side's late slip as they suffered a one-point defeat at the hands of the Bulldogs.
After being tangled with Jackson, Sutton made a desperate attempt to stop the rookie flanker but could not arrive in time.
“That try, I’m not sure how they’re interpreting the obstruction rule,” Maguire said.
“I don’t usually say anything about the referees, but if John Sutton doesn’t get impeded he probably stops it.”
While opposite coach Des Hasler lauded the decision for its “common sense” Maguire will most likely seek an explanation from the NRL ahead of Friday night’s trip to Brisbane.
South Sydney's Greg Inglis tackles Bulldogs Trent Hodkinson. Source: News Corp Australia
How many fit bodies Maguire will have it his disposal will be the big question, with up to half a dozen Rabbitohs set to face a fitness battle.
While George Burgess and Ben Te’o will return from suspension, there are sure to be doubts over Joe Picker (ribs), Kyle Turner (concussion), Apisai Koroisau (shoulder) and David Tyrell (concussion), all of whom were forced-off before halftime.
Koroisau didn’t return, while Picker was needed a painkilling injection to make it back.
James Graham runs the ball for the Bulldogs Source: News Corp Australia
Star duo Sam Burgess and Greg Inglis could also face a week of re-hab. Burgess appeared to twinge his hamstring while trying to stop Thompson from scoring, while Inglis went down midway through the second half with a lower back complaint. Both players had significantly less impact afterwards.
“It was a real game effort, we got beaten up there,” Maguire said. “There was a lot going on the sideline.
“It’s disappointing when you have commitment like that and don’t get the result.”
Souths had a golden chance to seal the game with an entire set on Canterbury’s line inside the final four minutes. But instead of attempting an early drop goal, Sutton and Burgess both went for the tryline. On the fifth play halfback Adam Reynolds was out of position, leaving winger Nathan Merritt as the unlikely go-to man.
Merritt’s shot went wide, giving Canterbury a seven tackle set that ended with Trent Hodkinson winning the match.
“We could have controlled that better,” Maguire said. “We practice for moments like that but we couldn’t take it. We’ll learn plenty from that.”
[h=1]Michael Maguire has questioned the video referees’ call to award Canterbury a vital try[/h]
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Souths coach Michael Maguire has questioned the video referees’ call to award Canterbury a vital try. Source: News Corp Australia
BY his own admission, Michael Maguire rarely complains publicly about referees.
There’s been just one instance since he began coaching the Rabbitohs two years ago, and it was only provoked when star fullback Greg Inglis was dropped on his head twice in one match.
But after watching his team lose in heartbreaking fashion, Maguire could not contain himself over the video referees’ call to award Canterbury winger Corey Thompson a vital try in the 68th minute.
The four-pointer was referred upstairs because of suspicion Bulldogs decoy Josh Jackson had impeded Souths skipper John Sutton. Replays appeared damning, with Sam Perrett receiving the ball on Jackson’s inside shoulder before passing to Thompson.
[h=3]South Sydney Rabbitohs press conference5:05[/h]
South Sydney coach Michael Maguire laments his side's late slip as they suffered a one-point defeat at the hands of the Bulldogs.
After being tangled with Jackson, Sutton made a desperate attempt to stop the rookie flanker but could not arrive in time.
“That try, I’m not sure how they’re interpreting the obstruction rule,” Maguire said.
“I don’t usually say anything about the referees, but if John Sutton doesn’t get impeded he probably stops it.”
While opposite coach Des Hasler lauded the decision for its “common sense” Maguire will most likely seek an explanation from the NRL ahead of Friday night’s trip to Brisbane.
South Sydney's Greg Inglis tackles Bulldogs Trent Hodkinson. Source: News Corp Australia
How many fit bodies Maguire will have it his disposal will be the big question, with up to half a dozen Rabbitohs set to face a fitness battle.
While George Burgess and Ben Te’o will return from suspension, there are sure to be doubts over Joe Picker (ribs), Kyle Turner (concussion), Apisai Koroisau (shoulder) and David Tyrell (concussion), all of whom were forced-off before halftime.
Koroisau didn’t return, while Picker was needed a painkilling injection to make it back.
James Graham runs the ball for the Bulldogs Source: News Corp Australia
Star duo Sam Burgess and Greg Inglis could also face a week of re-hab. Burgess appeared to twinge his hamstring while trying to stop Thompson from scoring, while Inglis went down midway through the second half with a lower back complaint. Both players had significantly less impact afterwards.
“It was a real game effort, we got beaten up there,” Maguire said. “There was a lot going on the sideline.
“It’s disappointing when you have commitment like that and don’t get the result.”
Souths had a golden chance to seal the game with an entire set on Canterbury’s line inside the final four minutes. But instead of attempting an early drop goal, Sutton and Burgess both went for the tryline. On the fifth play halfback Adam Reynolds was out of position, leaving winger Nathan Merritt as the unlikely go-to man.
Merritt’s shot went wide, giving Canterbury a seven tackle set that ended with Trent Hodkinson winning the match.
“We could have controlled that better,” Maguire said. “We practice for moments like that but we couldn’t take it. We’ll learn plenty from that.”
