Video Referee
Cameras film from different angles allowing referees to be able to look at the plays slowly, which allows them to make an accurate decision on a particular play. This helps the on-field referee to make the right decision in the game. The Video referee is called up when the Official ref either cant make a decision or isn't confident with his decision. The video ref and on-field ref communicate through walkie talkies.
The Video referee was first used by Super League in 1997 followed by the NRL the following year.
Introducing the video referee has made the game a lot fairer in my opinion because now if the referee on the field is unsure on a decision, it is easy for them to simply take it ‘upstairs’ and let others decide. With the help of the video footage that they can replay, pause, fast forward, rewind, and put into slow-motion. This way there is not as much dispute on ruling and it is taken into the hands of others, taking away some responsibility to the referee down on the field with the players.
Without the video referee I feel as though the game would not be anywhere near as fair as it is now. The video ref gives players a chance without the benefit of the doubt that the oval referee might give, as they could be bias towards another team. The video cameras have been very beneficial and we can only hope they get better to make those calls even more fair and right!
NRL is not the only sport which uses a video referee, others include National Hockey League, National Football League, Canadian Football League, National Basketball Association, and Major League Baseball. The role of the video referee differs, often they can only be called upon to examine specific events.
The video ref is used in competition games. When the teams have training they have a meeting and watch the previous game allowing them to see where they need to improve as either a group or individuals.
The Video referee was first used by Super League in 1997 followed by the NRL the following year.
Introducing the video referee has made the game a lot fairer in my opinion because now if the referee on the field is unsure on a decision, it is easy for them to simply take it ‘upstairs’ and let others decide. With the help of the video footage that they can replay, pause, fast forward, rewind, and put into slow-motion. This way there is not as much dispute on ruling and it is taken into the hands of others, taking away some responsibility to the referee down on the field with the players.
Without the video referee I feel as though the game would not be anywhere near as fair as it is now. The video ref gives players a chance without the benefit of the doubt that the oval referee might give, as they could be bias towards another team. The video cameras have been very beneficial and we can only hope they get better to make those calls even more fair and right!
NRL is not the only sport which uses a video referee, others include National Hockey League, National Football League, Canadian Football League, National Basketball Association, and Major League Baseball. The role of the video referee differs, often they can only be called upon to examine specific events.
The video ref is used in competition games. When the teams have training they have a meeting and watch the previous game allowing them to see where they need to improve as either a group or individuals.