Quote Originally Posted by sapdad View Post
Fair post,and Im glad your lads are out there amongst it.The lack of connection between community and JDL/NPL is one of my main arguments as well.I agree that it could be beneficial but as you said,it cant happen the way its set up (which as you said is on NNSW not the refs).I think we are in agreement on most issues to be fair,I support the refs and have issues with the way the refs program is run. But I also have a bigger problem with coaches and parents who simply have no idea how any of it works and go straight to 'cheat' whenever they dont understand something.Everyone can do better but it seems that some people think that only the refs are the ones who need to change.
Ive never heard a ref get called a cheat at jdl or ypl. where are you getting your BS from?
I've often heard cmon ref! or heyyyyy ... This isn't abuse unless you have the spine of a jellyfish.
Ive seen reffing that is more incompetent than the players on the field most weeks and who cant keep players safe whilst parents have bitten their tongue. Id rather a clubman do it.
Yes I've reffed at several levels junior and senior.
The seniors, which isnt in this convo is a different scene.