Recent content by SimonSmith

It's funny, I was asking myself that question this morning walking the dog. I didn't come to any firm conclusions, but I indulged my cynical side: Lomg ago, the hooker and the tight head could actually scrummage properly. It wasn't about size. My favourite hooker/TH combo was Ian Milne and...

Splitter.

I watch NRL because the product is better, and because, like them or not, the commentators are positive and sound like they're enjoying themselves - just better informed fans. It makes a LOT of difference to the viewing experience.

Sean Davey did that in a Prem match.

"Oh, have you come far?"

Fuckin' oath

I usually wear heat gear because of the conditions here, and put a carry vest on over that. My oppo wears a singlet.

I find some of these dispiriting, and I worry not well thought through. The croc roll going is a Good Thing. But now what? How does the jackler get dislodged? Are we at risk now of more dangerous clear outs at the break down? Are jacklers going to lower their head even more so they're almost...

We use Ref Audio Pro. I've been using them for close to 10 years now, and they're fantastic pieces of kit. I would also add - great customer service.

D2 regional already on the pathway? I don't think that's a universal - and I speak from experience. Depending on what else is going on the region, a referee can simply be the safest pair of hands around. I'm loathe to bag the guy based solely on the video clip I watched - the bit at the end. I...

A point that Stephen Jones made more recently - in about 2000! Midnight Rugby was the bookm Ithink.

We play in the summer. In Alice Springs. We got rained on once this season.

I couldn't see the offence, so have to trust that the ref was sighted. I wonder how the debrief went,

I only referee on very firm ground, so I use Brooks Trail Runners- snug. Back in the US it was Asics Gel - my preferred was their old Lacrosse boot.

I probably need longer at HT than the teams. We have unlimited interchanges because heat, and I need a sit down, a drink and a chancce to cool down in the aircon.