As I said to Bill on the day, giving players the confidence to ref is also important.
Everyone should accept that mistakes will be made - and that refs are also going to miss things - they can't give what they don't see.
All I ask is that the refs pay attention to the game, try to apply rules honestly & keep score accurately.
As long as the refs do that, they will have my total support, and the support of the majority of the players. The minority who aren't satisfied with honest endeavour can get stuffed.
Everyone should accept that mistakes will be made - and that refs are also going to miss things - they can't give what they don't see.
All I ask is that the refs pay attention to the game, try to apply rules honestly & keep score accurately.
As long as the refs do that, they will have my total support, and the support of the majority of the players. The minority who aren't satisfied with honest endeavour can get stuffed.