Yeah ngl but new refs need to have a second (more experienced ref) or something with them, at least for their first few matches reffing, just to make sure they are doing things properly. An indecisive or naive ref can be a game changer.
I'd say that overall regardless of the OA calls VonBergen did a good job and that it was a nice 1v1 to be in, split second calls like that are difficult.
This point wasn't really aimed at VonBergen solely, it's just the case that with a lot of new refs being accepted and most of them being quite new to the reffing side of competitive 1v1s, it would make sense for a sort of 'induction' phase where they are monitored in their first few match by experienced refs, so as to uphold the consistency of the solid and objective reffing that makes the nwl such a competitive tournament each year. With regards to carolus's point about the OAs being intentional, I would say that while certainly one of them does look rather suspicious, in general even if an OA occurs, unless the circumstances of the OA actually breaks the rules (I.e. The Officer was 5 man spacing or more from his line when shot), then the rules should be adhered to and there should be no punishment, regardless of whether the OA in question was intentional or not. At the end of the day if the officer is right next to, behind, or in the middle of his line then he is fair game (according to the rules), even if it is not the most sporting thing to do.