As an umpire I need to know

Max KirtonPlayer, England

I think it really depends on the specific situation, for example:

• How bad was the offence (e.g. was your player picked up and dropped on the ground or just pushed)?
• How many other people saw it happen, if lots of other people saw, it would be easier to get the umpire to take action
• Did the umpire see it clearly the first time?

But to answer your question, yes. I think you definitely could stop the game and ask to talk to the umpire.

Max KirtonPlayer, England

I think it really depends on the specific situation, for example:

• How bad was the offence (e.g. was your player picked up and dropped on the ground or just pushed)?
• How many other people saw it happen, if lots of other people saw, it would be easier to get the umpire to take action
• Did the umpire see it clearly the first time?

But to answer your question, yes. I think you definitely could stop the game and ask to talk to the umpire.

Lagi Coach, New Zealand

Throwing a player to the ground warrants any umpire irrespective of whos half the infringement took place to hold the game and confer with the other that a dangerous play has been sited. In this case irrespective of whether it was intentinal or not dangerous play is dangerous play and warrants a suspension (not a caution due to the nature of offence) for the remainder of the game. If not, dont be surprised if a formal complaint is made by the coach or player and a formal review conducted on both umpires as to why it was not sited.
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