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Date Posted: Wed, August 27 2008, 22:16:54 GMT-10
Author: Frank Samyia
Subject: Re: Mini-Mod ruling
In reply to: Greg Pfeiffer 's message, "Re: Mini-Mod ruling" on Wed, August 27 2008, 19:48:23 GMT-10

How is passing the ball to no one mishandling the ball? He hasn't dropped it or fumbled it? What if the player over ran the ball? Are you calling that mishandling the ball? Quite obviously, common sense would prevail - believe it or not, you are not the only one who knows the rules of Rugby League, even tho you profess too. You might have taken a moment to read the fact that it created some FUN discussion amongest us - get off your high horse and enjoy your refereeing - it's only a game mate!

>As usual, actually reading the Laws of the Game would
>answer the question quite simply.
>
>The relevant Law actually states:
>At the play-the-ball, no member of the team NOT IN
>POSSESSION is to move forward until the ball is in the
>hands of the FIRST RECEIVER or the acting halfback
>elects to run or mishandles the ball.
>
>Passing the ball to no-one would would be a case of
>mishandling the ball, allowing the opponents to
>advance at this point. Play should be allowed to
>proceed and the try awarded.

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