You know how sometimes there's a really cool idea that seems so natural you wonder why it didn't happen sooner and isn't more widespread?

The RefCam definitely qualifies.

Australian Super Rugby ref Chris Pollock wore a GoPro-like device strapped to his head for a match between the Queensland Reds and NSW Waratahs in Brisbane on Saturday. Video from the match — embedded above — has been online since then but the Internet's verdict of major approval came in Thursday when the clip was up-voted to Reddit's front page.

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Pollock was the first Super Rugby ref to pull off the maneuver, according to the Newcastle Herald. Of course, the NFL experimented with with cameras mounted on umpires' hats in 2000 but that hasn't truly caught on and small, rugged devices such as GoPro introduce a new set of options.

Just imagine the possibilities if this becomes an actual thing in the sports world. Field-level footage of your favorite soccer stars. A ref's eye view of mind-blowing NBA dunks. Raw, gritty footage of boxers trading blows. You name it.

And not only would RefCams give fans watching on TV awesome new vantage points; they'd also let you see just how hard much-maligned judges' jobs are compared to the hyper-specific camera angles we get on instant replay.

So — for the good of the fans, for the good of umps, for the good of the games — here's hoping the RefCam catches on.

Should more sports follow Super Rugby's lead here? Which ones? Give us your take in the comments.

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