The season is drawing to a close, we are getting closer to the finals and some games are getting pretty desperate. A few Clubs have already secured their spot in the finals, but quite a few are still in the running and dependant now on winning their matches, whilst hoping others loose and give them a comparative points advantage. When it gets to the latter position, you are no longer in control of your destiny. Winning becomes very important! Players and supporters become a bit unreasonable.
That brings us to Referees!
We speak to the Referees' State Coach - Clive Mackillop. The NPL has spoken to Clive on several occasions and its always been interesting and informative. This time around, Clive speaks to several issues around the Laws of the Game, which seem to be at the heart of commentary from the sidelines. We also cover a couple of issues that can happen from time to time in the games where the "silverware" seems at risk.
Clive speaks clearly on these matters:
- Serious Foul Play and Violent Conduct
- Tackling (careless, reckless and excessive force)
- Offside
- Setting Up a Wall - and delaying the restart of play
- Incidents off the field that players leave the field to become involved in
- Incidents on the field that players (on the bench) enter the field of play to become involved in
- Respect for referees - respect by all involved
- Talking to Referees by players during the game - does the team Captian have a formal role?
The last rounds of the competition are to hand and the finals not far away. Helps to know a little bit about the laws of the game and in particular the ones listed above. Keep your cool and respect the Referees.
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