Para and the SCAT exploit

[TagMonster]

http://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugb...-claims/ar-AAo4PdI?li=AAavLaF&ocid=spartanntp

Interesting read about how Para had 46 players referred for a SCAT last season. That was double that of over half the other clubs. Manly by comparison had 10. They also didn't have a single back referred all season.

Also, they frequently have a player got for a SCAT between 20-25mins of the game. Mannah did on the weekend (for a finger to the eye).

But no, nothing to see here. I'm sure they are playing by the rules. They are a club with great integrity and respect for the rules after all.........

 

[MadMarcus]

Gotta love Arthur's defence of "why would I want my best players to go off?"

Yeah, it's a real disadvantage interchanging a front rower after 20 mins. A coach would never do that by choice...

 

[delz]

I was thinking exactly the same thing last week how they exploit the rules so they can have a "free" interchange. They do it every bloody week ! Geez I hate Parramatta they are just lying cheats !

 

[Ralphie]

Let's not forget the great Dalai is a filthy purple scum Disciple and learned the mantra of whatever it takes to win legal or illegal is not cheating, it's accepted and condoned NRL practice.

 

[bob dylan]

Arthur is a complete ****wit

 

[The Indian]

When Mannah went off and the commentator said something like "Mannah's down let's hope he's OK' I near burst out laughing. Was obvious this on was the " 20 mins gone, I need a rest ...ouch my head " substitution. You see it every week, surprised for once they are taking notice.

All teams do it.....was shocked to see that we were right down the bottom of the league for this. We've gotta catch up.

 

[TagMonster]

When Mannah went off and the commentator said something like "Mannah's down let's hope he's OK' I near burst out laughing. Was obvious this on was the " 20 mins gone, I need a rest ...ouch my head " substitution. You see it every week, surprised for once they are taking notice.

All teams do it.....was shocked to see that we were right down the bottom of the league for this. We've gotta catch up.

I was more surprised at how much more Para did it compared to other teams. It like they know they wont get done for it so aren't even trying to hide it anymore.

 

[The Who]

Concussion gate?
When you read thing like this I think the sport would be better off without coaches. Just send 13 players out for 80 minutes, and stuff the tactics and gamesmanship!

 

[TagMonster]

Its an easy fix, to remove coaches exploiting it have a doctor and trainer that is contracted by the NRL that make the decision if someone comes off for a SCAT without the import of the coaches. This removes the ability of coaches being able to exploit it.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Parramatta cheating???

Surely not,they are the epitome of " doing the right thing".

 

[Eagleheart]

So what does the NRL think about this?

Clearly the worms are cheating the system yet again, is this o.k. by you Toddy?

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

So what does the NRL think about this?

Clearly the worms are cheating the system yet again, is this o.k. by you Toddy?

Of course, and don't forget there's two rules, one that applies to Manly and another that applies to Parramatta.......just ask Anthony Watmough!!!

 

[Dan]

The nrl needs to implement and independent non-club affiliated doctor who makes the call on whether the player gets a scat test and whether he stays off it's the only way to police it fairly

 

[wombatgc]

I thought SCAT meant something different, but it still sums up Parra!

 

[DUFFMAN]

I noticed they were doing this and was wondering when the media would pick up on it. At most they might cop a small fine eventually, well worth it.
Reminds me of Bozo during the 90s when there was a blood bin. Rumour was that our players used blood capsules for a free rest, he has never denied it.

 

[MissKate]

So basically parra are back to a 12 interchange, seems fair - not

Isn't there some ruling around players if they get concussed 2 games in a row they are supposed to sit a week out or two to medically recover, or does that just apply to the 15 other teams

 

[MadMarcus]

Its an easy fix, to remove coaches exploiting it have a doctor and trainer that is contracted by the NRL that make the decision if someone comes off for a SCAT without the import of the coaches. This removes the ability of coaches being able to exploit it.

This would also help with the opposite (probably larger) problem - of club doctors being under pressure by their clubs to leave the best players on the field despite a possible concussion and putting the team ahead of player welfare.

 

[TagMonster]

So basically parra are back to a 12 interchange, seems fair - not

Isn't there some ruling around players if they get concussed 2 games in a row they are supposed to sit a week out or two to medically recover, or does that just apply to the 15 other teams

This is actually a really good point. Over the course of 24 games last season they have 46 SCATs. So nearly 2 per game. That means that they got an additional 2 free interchanges per game. For a team with a relatively large pack, that makes a massive difference in the last 10-15mins of each half.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

This is actually a really good point. Over the course of 24 games last season they have 46 SCATs. So nearly 2 per game. That means that they got an additional 2 free interchanges per game. For a team with a relatively large pack, that makes a massive difference in the last 10-15mins of each half.

Parra cheating , surely not !!!!

 

[Ralphie]

The solution is that the NRL has an independent expert at each game and if a player is deemed as requiring a detailed assessment they are off for the remainder of the game.