Anyone know why he hasnt reffed the last few weeks? got to be better than the garbage the others bring!

VR in todays championship grand final.

In years past (when Klein did the Grand Finals), he often had a week off the week before the final. However with both Silverwood and Thaler having been the two chosen ones this week and last for the play offs you would have thought the choice must come down to them. IMO Thaler has had the better season and should get the gig - he was also the better of the two this weekend.

Thaler reffed for 80 mins last night without checking for offside at all, except close to the try lines. Not once, for either side, did he appear to look down the line and check everyone was onside. High tackles didn't count last night either, as far as I could see.
I'd prefer Ganson to either Thaler or Silverspud, or would REALLY love that ginger bloke from the Magic Weekend. Reffing with a smile on his face, bless him.

The Ben Thaler who can't make his mind up whether to penalise players for offside when on their own line (Atkins two weeks ago, half the Wire side last night), or let them stand next to the play the ball (Peacock last week).

Thaler was terribly inconsistent last night, particularly with the offside calls. I'm not a big fan of Silverwood either. Ganson has been the best ref all season IMO.

Ganson for Saturday ?

I beg to differ.

Really hoping Gans gets it. Seems unlikely though with him having been reserve ref the past fortnight.

I doubt Thaler will get the GF gig after the CC semi final he has gone down hill imo. Prior to that I'd have said he was the best ref in the comp.

James Child to be the GF ref?

By the beard of Zeus!

Thaler or Silverwood should be nowhere near the Grand Final after their shocking performances of the last couple of weeks.

The only other person that has any experience and is a decent referee is Ganson.

If Child gets the Grand Final, then I will personally drive up to Red Hall and hold a sit in protest in Stuart Cumming's office.