‘Skinniest I’ve seen it’: Hasler calls refs boss for action on offside scourge

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By Adam Pengilly

September 3, 2021 — 5.42pm


Des Hasler has raised his concerns with NRL referees boss Jared Maxwell about what he perceives is a growing pre-finals trend of teams standing deliberately offside, claiming it’s the worst he has seen for a long time.
As his side prepare to cap a remarkable season resurrection and nail down a double chance in the finals, Hasler has opened up on his worry about defences illegally shackling attacks, in a move no doubt designed to help Tom Trbojevic flourish in September.

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By Adam Pengilly

September 3, 2021 — 5.42pm


Des Hasler has raised his concerns with NRL referees boss Jared Maxwell about what he perceives is a growing pre-finals trend of teams standing deliberately offside, claiming it’s the worst he has seen for a long time.
As his side prepare to cap a remarkable season resurrection and nail down a double chance in the finals, Hasler has opened up on his worry about defences illegally shackling attacks, in a move no doubt designed to help Tom Trbojevic flourish in September.

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Big yes. And teams have worked out that it's the best way to shut down our attack.

Melbourne have been getting away with it all year.
 

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