HULL KR: Sandercock wants TV replays at all Super League games
HULL KR coach Craig Sandercock is calling for video replays at all Super League games.
It follows admissions from the RFL that officials made a crucial error at the Robins' expense in their season opener at Leeds last week.
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So much at stake: Hull KR coach Craig Sandercock.
Sandercock spoke with head of referees Stuart Cummings this week to discuss his concerns over the officiating at Headingley.
And Cummings admitted Leeds' third try, scored by Kallum Watkins after an hour of play, should not have been awarded.
The score swung the game in the Rhinos' favour, giving the defending champions a 16-12 lead.
It was an advantage they held on to as they ran out eventual 34-16 winners.
And with so much at stake in the modern game, Sandercock believes changes must be made.
"I can't believe that video referees aren't used in all games. There is so much at stake in today's game in terms of people's jobs," he said.
"Live videos are made of all games. I have access to watching it so I can't see why they can't go upstairs to a referee and let them make a decision.
"Even if they don't have as many camera angles as they would for a live game, they have at least got a second view of it."
Despite being disappointed, Sandercock was pleased to have been given the opportunity to discuss the matter with the referees' boss.
"I had a really good chat with Stuart and we went through the game," he said.
"Our discussions will be kept in house, but he did say it was definitely a no try that Leeds scored to take the lead off us through an obstruction.
"That is a little bit disappointing that the right decision wasn't made on the night."
Rovers have put that disappointment behind them this week to prepare for Sunday's trip to face Wakefield, now led by former Hull FC coach Richard Agar.
Sandercock admits the cold weather has continued to cause problems, with training sessions having to be switched from MS3 Craven Park to Bishop Burton.
And with the forecast suggesting another weekend of freezing temperatures and snow, he admits handling the conditions will be key.
"The weather is a big factor, but it's the same for both teams and we need to adapt to the conditions," he said.
"We're looking forward to the warmer weather and the firmer tracks as that will suit our style of play better."
With no fresh injuries to report, Sandercock is set to stick with the squad he took to Leeds last Friday night, although he says he is "looking at a few options".
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by StevosMate
Saturday, February 11 2012, 10:46AM
“Forest - its the philosophy of the club, remember how they lied to cover up a drugs scandal, cheated in the Challenge Cup. A club with no morals whatsoever, a blight on the face of rugby.
These low moral values run through from the board to the fans. Remember when they wrecked the McAlpine Stadium on live TV?”
by Forest_66
Saturday, February 11 2012, 10:19AM
“by letthetruth
Friday, February 10 2012, 7:25PM
.
"forest , cemetry, have you not thought that my dad and i share the same name, you may not believe me,and thats your perogative but is true,my dad was on that flight and did post the 10-20am post from spain
Do you honestly think people are going to buy this explanation?
What is it with you Gateshull fans?
You seem to think you need to lie all the time.
It must be some kind of inferiority complex
lol”
by StevosMate
Saturday, February 11 2012, 9:51AM
“Probably hook up with Eddy, then meet Stevo for a bottle of wine, and a quick tour of the property empire.
Then the alarm clock goes off and mum's new boyfriend wakes him up with a cup of tea in their Coltman St hovel.”
by PureRedStyle
Saturday, February 11 2012, 9:10AM
“This letthetruth character needs psychiatric help.....he's a buffoon.....!
What a clown, liar and fantasist......Lol..”
by Forest_66
Saturday, February 11 2012, 8:44AM
“Must have been a good p*ss up in Perpignan last night
letthetruth is up and about at 08:43am
walked all the way to an internet cafe to check the HDM
website.
lol”
by Forest_66
Saturday, February 11 2012, 8:33AM
“letthetruth
What resort are you staying in?
Or did you travel to perpignan from Barcelona?
wink wink
Bless him”
by StevosMate
Saturday, February 11 2012, 8:30AM
“Oh yes, letthetruth, an idiot of the highest order. 'perpingnon' eh? Can't even spell it can you!?
So what work do you do then, is there a lot of demand for illiterate idiotic fantasists on Hessle Road these days?”
by letthetruth
Saturday, February 11 2012, 8:21AM
“well well all you stupid rovers bandwaggoners,something dont fit in your red and white bubble and all of a sudden .i (the father ) am a lier, nutter crackpot,well thats all right .dont worry my idiot friends there is no need to get mad because you dont know the right answer,(as regards rovers winning things over the past 10 years). but for my own amusment. the airport was barcelona and landed 20mins early,and florest (do remember to run) you need to get tokens for the beer ,(you are an idiot )like i said before i go to all matches home or away, and i have only missed 1 trip to france,last year due to work commitments. any way my son may post again but i'm off to enjoy my day in perpingnon,(castle bar to see my good friend alex the bar man). would you like to google and check that florist.”
by hrhphil
Saturday, February 11 2012, 7:06AM
“He comes over here and after 5 mins starts changing the rules who dose he think he is one bad decision, swings and round abouts kid better get use to it, if you had video refs at all games you would still be in the championship remember them dodgy tries”
by hrhphil
Saturday, February 11 2012, 6:59AM
“nice one”