>>But you've missed my point.Yes that technology is there. Yes we could have detailed video examination of every decision. Yes it could be an exact science. But is that what we want from a game. Not for me . The grey areas, the uncertainty, the unfairness are all part of what makes it exciting, infuriating and a great human spectacle.
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>>The unfairness makes it great? Wow.... <s>
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>>Before instant replay was implemented in certain North American sports, some fans made similar arguments. Some sports analysts who did not want instant replay, later acknowledged they were wrong.
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>>Question - have you actually played organized sports?
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>Its not unfair both teams are operating with the same referee.
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>Sports analysts love instant replay as it gives them something to talk about. Their opinion is an opinion not a fact.
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>Yes . Next question ?

I think it's the only major team sport left without any means of challenging a call or video replay. I like the idea of implementing the same rules for video replay as in field hockey.

There have been times when video replay actually substantiated a referee's questionable call like Esse Baharmast in 1998...

Having no means of addressing a questionable call leaves it too open to 'fixed matches.'