Golden point could be axed in NRL extra-time revamp
By Roy Masters - SMH
September 5, 2019
Golden point could be abandoned by the start of the next NRL season or the scoring system in extra time radically revised as administrators come to terms with games being effectively decided by a toss of a coin while the code is driving parity through strictly enforced salary caps, football department spending limits and shared stadiums.
NRL head of football Graham Annesley has revealed golden point has been under serious discussion at League Central recently and it will be reviewed by the competition committee in November.
Two results in round 24 have caused concern with long-term league watchers. The Eels were defeated in extra time last Friday night without touching the ball. The Broncos kicked a field goal at the end of the first set of six tackles, meaning the game ended without the Eels having any opportunity to score.
Two days later, in Paul Gallen’s final match at PointsBet Stadium, the Raiders kicked a one pointer in extra time.
Full story link: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/go...in-nrl-extra-time-revamp-20190904-p52nvn.html
By Roy Masters - SMH
September 5, 2019
Golden point could be abandoned by the start of the next NRL season or the scoring system in extra time radically revised as administrators come to terms with games being effectively decided by a toss of a coin while the code is driving parity through strictly enforced salary caps, football department spending limits and shared stadiums.
NRL head of football Graham Annesley has revealed golden point has been under serious discussion at League Central recently and it will be reviewed by the competition committee in November.
Two results in round 24 have caused concern with long-term league watchers. The Eels were defeated in extra time last Friday night without touching the ball. The Broncos kicked a field goal at the end of the first set of six tackles, meaning the game ended without the Eels having any opportunity to score.
Two days later, in Paul Gallen’s final match at PointsBet Stadium, the Raiders kicked a one pointer in extra time.
Full story link: https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/go...in-nrl-extra-time-revamp-20190904-p52nvn.html
