Split-second decisions with little praise: so what does it take to ref a game of NRL
- Written by The Conversation Contributor
Whomever you support in any National Rugby League (NRL) footy game, it’s important to remember there’s always a third team in play that seldom gets much support: the refereeing crew.
For every knock-on, restart and try scored, this six-person unit deftly coordinates thousands of decisive calls and split-second decisions at match speed.
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