Blow that whistle: seven reasons you should respect the ref in the NRL Grand Final
- Written by Kath O'Brien, PhD Candidate - School of Human Movement & Nutrition Sciences, The University of Queensland
This weekend’s rugby league Grand Final sees the Sydney Roosters face the Melbourne Storm in front of a stadium crowd of thousands – and even more on television. All eyes will be on the referee to make sure the play is fair.
Like elite athletes, the reputation of these full-time professional refs is often summarised by their performance...
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