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Message: [QUOTE="Foordy, post: 2836051, member: 1769"] here is the article from their website: [B]Brisbane Broncos make huge social media mistake [/B] Paul Crawley, The Daily Telegraph May 15, 2017 8:17pm MANLY chairman Scott Penn has hit out at Brisbane for celebrating the dangerous tackle that led to Tom Trbojevic’s shocking injury as the Broncos’ play of the week. And an upset Trent Barrett has joined Penn in questioning why the NRL is refusing to change the rule that resulted in a serious ankle injury that will now sideline Manly’s brilliant young fullback for up to eight weeks. “He is going to be out for at least six weeks,’’ Barrett said after he was informed the NRL won’t change the ‘‘tackling in the air’’ rule to include a bouncing ball after kicks. “It has cost Tom an Origin jumper. And the more I look at it the more lucky you realise he was not to suffer a worse injury than he has. “His whole knee could have went as well (as his ankle). You talk about safety. It is pretty simple, for mine. “But it is up to the boss of the league to decide the rules.” On the same day scans confirmed the extent of Trbojevic’s syndesmosis ankle injury, the Broncos were embarrassed into pulling down a video on the club’s official website that said David Mead’s dangerous tackle was the Optimum Nutrition #True-Strength moment for round 10. The video link disappeared shortly after the NRL was notified. “From a Sea Eagles perspective it is very disappointing,” Penn said. “It is disappointing that one of our star players is injured and there is nothing to be celebrated. Celebrate a fair contest any day of the week. “However, in this case we as a club do believe that he was tackled in the air while attempting to gain possession (of a kick). “Admittedly, once the ball has bounced the rule doesn’t take that into account. But I think potentially they need to be looked at.” [B]But referees boss Tony Archer claims changing the rule could be exploited by players deliberately jumping in the air when recovering balls that are kicked along the ground.[/B] In Trbojevic’s case, the ball was several metres in the air and he was completely defenceless when belted by Mead. When Barrett was told of the NRL’s explanation, Barrett said bluntly: [B]“That’s smart. They make all these rules to say they are black and white where they aren’t.[/B] “Refs still need to use some discretion, or common sense, to say that has put him in a dangerous position. You can’t do it. “And you wouldn’t hear of it again. Everyone would understand that. “You would be hard-pressed to find a coach or someone to argue against that if it happened to you.” Penn was just as upset. “Admittedly, it doesn’t happen very often but in this case he got injured as a result,” Penn said. “He had no way to protect himself. He was going up, only had eyes for the ball, and got hammered. “That is just not on. “If you can’t protect yourself in a situation and you get hit it has got to be against the rules of the game. “Potentially it is going to be difficult to police but that one was absolutely clear and we have now got a player out for six to eight weeks as a result. It is really disappointing.” An NRL spokesman said: “We appreciate that the Broncos have withdrawn the post and apologised to Manly.” [URL]http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/brisbane-broncos-make-huge-social-media-mistake/news-story/9b424c22136c1f12bb4ee4be0d1bacb5[/URL] [/QUOTE]

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