Was just reading [url=http://www.skysports.com/opinion/story/0,25212,12532_5099146,00.htmlthis[/url report on Sky Sports website, makes interesting reading.
Discussing whether the effect of the crowd can sway a referees desision during a game.
Quote On average a team in Super League were awarded 225 penalties over 27 games in 2008. St Helens were actually awarded the most (264) and the other teams all received a minimum of over 200. The exception were Brian McDermott's Harlequins who were given just 170. Now 55 penalties less than the average is a massive amount.'"
