2022 NRL Rule changes
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47MVEagle
Bencher
I'm not talking about the moral of the story though, I'm pointing out why they made the rule in the first place & what will inevitably happen now they've changed it back again.
Not everything is about how great teams who cheat are, mate.
Sometimes discussion can actually be about the subject of the thread & not someone's lofty opinion of clubs who cheat because apparently it shows how innovative & cutting edge they are.
I understand your point . I was looking from a different perspective
StuBoot
Bencher
No doubt because Latrell is ineligible for the Indigenous match.
Rather than change the players' habits, we'll change the system.
Sounds like Manly is not pleased with the change. Des also had a grumble after the trial about how slow the game was.
dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/...
Concerned his side’s high-octane attack – led by the incomparable Tom Trbojevic - may be deliberately nullified, Manly chairman Scott Penn has issued a plea to the NRL: “Don’t let teams slow us down.”
Penn expressed “concerns” about a significant off-season rule change along with opposition sides wanting to illegally shut down his soaring Sea Eagles.
Free-flowing Manly kick off this NRL season with a huge match against premiers Penrith at Bluebet Stadium on Thursday night.
Manly ignited the NRL last year – their fluent style prompting host broadcaster Channel 9 to show 12 of the club’s 24 games this season on free-to-air.
Last year, Manly scored the most long-range tries (35) in the NRL while the club’s back-three - Trbojevic (28), Reuben Garrick (23) and Jason Saab (26) - scored a combined total of 77 tries, 16 more than the Bulldogs. The Sea Eagles also cracked 30 points in 14 games.
While heavy rain may stymie their attack on Thursday night, the Sea Eagles want to thrill and exhilarate this year – provided they are allowed to.
The off-season rule change which has annoyed Penn reads: “Instead of a set-start, a penalty will be awarded if a team commits a ruck infringement or has a player or players inside the ten metres while inside the 40 metre zone of the team in possession.”
“I’m very confident we can entertain the same way we have but we want to make sure the game isn’t slowed down,” Penn said. “Our boys have been very successful at throwing the ball around and entertaining. That is what fans want to see more of as well. We have a lot of fast players and we want to take advantage of it. Our (television) ratings increase on the back of expansionary play.
“The x-factor we are a little concerned about is this rule change with the penalty inside the 40 metres. It was a six again compared to it now being a stop play. It is something we are keeping an eye on. We would have preferred to stay the way it was because we seem to be able to take advantage of that.
“We think that will change the game, it will slow it down. We are concerned it will slow down the amount of time the ball is in play. We want an environment where the ball is in play as much as possible, we want things that will aid that, not take away from that.
“Having the pace that we’ve got, I think we scored more tries from inside our own half than anyone else, it will be interesting to see how that plays out now it’s a penalty. It will stop play and if you have momentum, it will stop that momentum. It is something everyone will need to adjust to.
“We want to make sure players aren’t giving away penalties on purpose – I understand the logic – but we don’t want that to come at a cost slowing down play and not giving attacking teams an opportunity.
“Certainly Peter (V’landys, ARL chairman) and Graham (Annesley, NRL head of football) have been vocal about attempting to keep the ball in play more often; time in play is really important from a spectacle perspective.”
Opposition sides will also try to slow down Manly at the play the ball, by finding touch, defending the ruck and deliberately moving off-side.
Asked whether he feared opposition sides would try and slow down his side, Penn said: “Of course, yeah, yes. And that’s something we’re definitely wary of. All the teams that have done well in the last five years or so have been very good at play the ball speed and moving the ball.”
Garrick said his side wanted to throw the ball around again in 2022 yet might be hampered by the rule change.
“Towards the pre-season they have thrown out the rule changes so I think that would have changed the way we have trained a little bit,” Garrick told Fox Sports.
“With that rule change (six again) you don’t have to be as fit I’m thinking, which is a bit of a shame, but it is what it is.”
Manly coach Des Hasler meanwhile named injured pair Martin Taupau and Haumole Olakau’atu for the Panthers game.
Sea Eagles cry foul over rule change
dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/...
Concerned his side’s high-octane attack – led by the incomparable Tom Trbojevic - may be deliberately nullified, Manly chairman Scott Penn has issued a plea to the NRL: “Don’t let teams slow us down.”
Penn expressed “concerns” about a significant off-season rule change along with opposition sides wanting to illegally shut down his soaring Sea Eagles.
Free-flowing Manly kick off this NRL season with a huge match against premiers Penrith at Bluebet Stadium on Thursday night.
Manly ignited the NRL last year – their fluent style prompting host broadcaster Channel 9 to show 12 of the club’s 24 games this season on free-to-air.
Last year, Manly scored the most long-range tries (35) in the NRL while the club’s back-three - Trbojevic (28), Reuben Garrick (23) and Jason Saab (26) - scored a combined total of 77 tries, 16 more than the Bulldogs. The Sea Eagles also cracked 30 points in 14 games.
While heavy rain may stymie their attack on Thursday night, the Sea Eagles want to thrill and exhilarate this year – provided they are allowed to.
The off-season rule change which has annoyed Penn reads: “Instead of a set-start, a penalty will be awarded if a team commits a ruck infringement or has a player or players inside the ten metres while inside the 40 metre zone of the team in possession.”
“I’m very confident we can entertain the same way we have but we want to make sure the game isn’t slowed down,” Penn said. “Our boys have been very successful at throwing the ball around and entertaining. That is what fans want to see more of as well. We have a lot of fast players and we want to take advantage of it. Our (television) ratings increase on the back of expansionary play.
“The x-factor we are a little concerned about is this rule change with the penalty inside the 40 metres. It was a six again compared to it now being a stop play. It is something we are keeping an eye on. We would have preferred to stay the way it was because we seem to be able to take advantage of that.
“We think that will change the game, it will slow it down. We are concerned it will slow down the amount of time the ball is in play. We want an environment where the ball is in play as much as possible, we want things that will aid that, not take away from that.
“Having the pace that we’ve got, I think we scored more tries from inside our own half than anyone else, it will be interesting to see how that plays out now it’s a penalty. It will stop play and if you have momentum, it will stop that momentum. It is something everyone will need to adjust to.
“We want to make sure players aren’t giving away penalties on purpose – I understand the logic – but we don’t want that to come at a cost slowing down play and not giving attacking teams an opportunity.
“Certainly Peter (V’landys, ARL chairman) and Graham (Annesley, NRL head of football) have been vocal about attempting to keep the ball in play more often; time in play is really important from a spectacle perspective.”
Opposition sides will also try to slow down Manly at the play the ball, by finding touch, defending the ruck and deliberately moving off-side.
Asked whether he feared opposition sides would try and slow down his side, Penn said: “Of course, yeah, yes. And that’s something we’re definitely wary of. All the teams that have done well in the last five years or so have been very good at play the ball speed and moving the ball.”
Garrick said his side wanted to throw the ball around again in 2022 yet might be hampered by the rule change.
“Towards the pre-season they have thrown out the rule changes so I think that would have changed the way we have trained a little bit,” Garrick told Fox Sports.
“With that rule change (six again) you don’t have to be as fit I’m thinking, which is a bit of a shame, but it is what it is.”
Manly coach Des Hasler meanwhile named injured pair Martin Taupau and Haumole Olakau’atu for the Panthers game.
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Changes to Judiciary & MRC:
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NRL confirm enhancements to judiciary and MRC
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I just want to start off by reminding everyone that I'm just the messenger (help!)
www.foxsports.com.au
The NRL are reportedly considering a shock rule change that would extend play past 80 minutes to avoid teams exploiting the six again rule at the end of games.
The Daily Telegraph reported the NRL will explore the option for teams having to play out their set of six even if the game clock has expired.
That would mean teams would be allowed to play out their set of six even beyond the 80 minute mark and potentially before halftime as well to avoid negative tactics from defensive teams.
The rule change would mean the half or match will end after the last tackle of the set or if the attacking team gives away possession.
The potential change to the laws is aimed at stopping defending teams from intentionally giving away set restarts to run the clock down in the dying stages of halves and games.
Most notably this season Ben Hunt committed a professional foul in the Dragons clash with the Raiders by tackling the dummyhalf when he was not square to bring about the end of the game, despite not being penalised.
Also in Origin I, Queensland held Isaah Yeo down on the final play of the game to clinch a 16-10 win, knowing that a six-again or even a penalty goal would not have been enough for the Blues to beat them.
The NRL’s rule committee will explore the potential rule change in the off-season ahead of 2023.
However, Paul Kent fired up on NRL 360 believing that it is just another rule change that is not needed if the referees just make the right decision.
“I hate it,” Kent said.
“This is what happens in rugby league so often is someone will make a mistake like the referees the other night, which we have all conceded and the NRL conceded.
‘Turning game into a circus’: NRL’s mooted rule change to stop six-again farce blasted
‘Turning game into a circus’: NRL’s mooted rule change to stop six-again farce blasted
www.foxsports.com.au
The NRL are reportedly considering a shock rule change that would extend play past 80 minutes to avoid teams exploiting the six again rule at the end of games.
The Daily Telegraph reported the NRL will explore the option for teams having to play out their set of six even if the game clock has expired.
That would mean teams would be allowed to play out their set of six even beyond the 80 minute mark and potentially before halftime as well to avoid negative tactics from defensive teams.
The rule change would mean the half or match will end after the last tackle of the set or if the attacking team gives away possession.
The potential change to the laws is aimed at stopping defending teams from intentionally giving away set restarts to run the clock down in the dying stages of halves and games.
Most notably this season Ben Hunt committed a professional foul in the Dragons clash with the Raiders by tackling the dummyhalf when he was not square to bring about the end of the game, despite not being penalised.
Also in Origin I, Queensland held Isaah Yeo down on the final play of the game to clinch a 16-10 win, knowing that a six-again or even a penalty goal would not have been enough for the Blues to beat them.
The NRL’s rule committee will explore the potential rule change in the off-season ahead of 2023.
However, Paul Kent fired up on NRL 360 believing that it is just another rule change that is not needed if the referees just make the right decision.
“I hate it,” Kent said.
“This is what happens in rugby league so often is someone will make a mistake like the referees the other night, which we have all conceded and the NRL conceded.
The Who
Journey Man
The NRL already treats the last five minutes of a match differently than the earlier 75 minutes, stopping play to prolong the "entertainment" (although we Manly fans will testify that the last five minutes of recent matches have proven to be horrendous).
We don't need any more rule changes.
We don't need any more rule changes.
Supreme Leader
Uber L77T playa
Just saying, if game at 80 mins and a team is on tackle 2, does this not allow the refs / NRL / bunker to have 4 excuses as to why a penalty is awarded 2o mtrs out in front of the posts to either tie a game or win a game for a more favored team ie Rooters / Melb / Bronco's / or any team playing Manly?
The NRL, the referees and the MRC and Judiciary complicate things with inconsistency. Just apply the rules as they are changes won’t fix anything.
Rafferty
Mug punter
I like the idea, if it was a genuine attempt to produce a fairer finish (addressing the spoiling tactics in the final minutes of a game) however I have reservations that it will be just another adjustment to expand upon the ever expanding fraudulent ability to manipulate results. With millions of $ at stake on every game, thinking any of the so called rule changes are made in the best interest of the game, is hard to accept.
Like it ... good rule .. will make that last set a humdinger to watch ... either to hold on ... or to score .
I think everyone complaining about a couple of 6 agains each game have forgotten how shiitehouse the whole spectacle of the game was under the Melb wrestle .... go back and read some threads from the era ... it is a much much much better game today.
I think everyone complaining about a couple of 6 agains each game have forgotten how shiitehouse the whole spectacle of the game was under the Melb wrestle .... go back and read some threads from the era ... it is a much much much better game today.
Damien2812
Bencher
Get rid of the 6 again and limit the interchange to 4.
The Who
Journey Man
Why just introduce it at full time? What about as half-time sounds?
It's a NO from me.
Brissie Kid
Bencher
How will this rule work when the Brookie time keeper can't apparently see into the corners as the Manly fans won't sit down when Tommy scores the match winner? Will he still need to stand on a chair?
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