I agree with that idea (though there would have to be a proper analysis to agree on the best exact time to allow. It would drastically reduce time-wasting at a stroke.
We're as bad as most others (but better than some). I absolutely include Albion in these measures. I feel embarrassed when we very obviously waste time -- even though most people around me are cheering and laughing.
Good point. Refs do add extra time for that though, don't they? If a ref signals 5 minutes added, it's usually more like 7.
Which reminds me of another annoying thing. Refs always add extra extra time for a corner to be taken. Why? If the opposition try to delay the corner, fair enough. Allow...
I'm strongly in favour. Yes, there may be semantics about the word "surrounding", but I think the more important phrase in the new rules is "confrontational manner". If 2 or 3 players approach the ref in a calm way I doubt that would be penalised. But if they are screaming their heads off at the...