Data compiled by the Herald shows a swing of 76 penalties in favour of visiting sides while crowds were axed from NRL games | SMHsport
The results provide proof that home fans repeatedly telling referees the opposition is offside, that they've infringed in the ruck or have missed a late tackle, does have an influence on the men and women with the whistle.
A swing of 76 penalties in favour of away teams is extraordinary, given it was across only 48 games in six rounds. "There would need to be a bit further research given the changes that have been made and some correlation looked at between possession, reduction in the number of penalties overall and venues.
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