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Post by phanlon on Dec 22, 2008 11:08:30 GMT
I wanted to inject some life into the forums and saw a similar vote on the Sale Sharks website, thought it was an interesting one to discuss..........
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Post by phanlon on Dec 22, 2008 11:22:09 GMT
I am a Munster supporter and we have a proud tradition of silence during a home or opposition kick, something which isn't always replicated by the opposing team but in the whole most teams do it.
I did overhear at the recent Munster Vs All Blacks match a couple of fellas talking and one mentioned how the total silence could possibly more off-putting than crowd noise, an interesting angle on it I thought.
My own personal view, although I do respect 100% the silence during kicks, is that these players are professionals. One of the first discussions on the RFU Level 1 course is - "What is the difference between a technique and a skill?"
The answer is that a skill is a technique performed under pressure, this is what separates an Elite level player from Joe Bloggs on the terrace, we can probably all kick the ball to some extent but only the top level can do this under pressure and to my mind that should include having 20,000 booing you if thats how the match is going. These players wouldnt be at that level if they couldn't shut out everything around them and concentrate solely on the match.
As a result I think any kicker at that level should be able to deal with it regardless. However Rugby is a game for traditions and this is one I dont think should die............
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Post by Louis Junior Colt Comeonorrell on Dec 22, 2008 21:55:43 GMT
i dont think so its all part of trying to put the oppsttion off which as a supporter you do as it could be match winning points but thats just my view as i am more of a rugby league supporter and its common matches
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Post by orrell_legend-U17s on Dec 23, 2008 0:36:01 GMT
booin n chantin is all part n parstle of the game it creates the atmosphere, silence would ruin the games atmosphere
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Post by M i k e Y on Dec 23, 2008 15:39:06 GMT
its harder when its dead silent because it adds well more pressure
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Post by josh08 on Dec 23, 2008 21:58:48 GMT
Its all part of the banter between teams when you shout at other teams yeh respect them but that should be after the match during the match its complete rivalry
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Ian 'mad dog' hollis
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Post by Ian 'mad dog' hollis on Feb 23, 2009 14:36:49 GMT
Its in the rules to be quiet- gentlemanly conduct and all that
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Post by Louis Junior Colt Comeonorrell on Feb 23, 2009 20:14:20 GMT
i think its just abit of fun trying to put the oppistion off only abit of fun
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Post by Ian 'mad dog' hollis on Feb 24, 2009 13:03:36 GMT
Fun maybe but against the rules ,remember at Trafford 1 of their supporters was told off by the ref
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