Ramrod
Reserve Grader
As we know, all clubs now coach defensive players to lift players legs to halt their momentum. No legs, no progress. Simple?
Maybe Inglis has found a way to turn the tables on this and win a penalty.
Having watch many of Inglis' runs on TV, has he now perfected a technique whereby whenever his legs are lifted, he would lunge forward and downwards with his upper body weight and roll down to indicate a spear tackle?
Of course, one would have to do it in a way not to hurt oneself. Hence, the somersault roll to minimize head contact with the ground. People may say, why would anyone take such a risk? Gee, playing the game is already a risk to one's health. Some would do anything for a win, not to mention performance enhancers; illegal play (eg. Inglis' shoulder on Dean Young's head); no knowledge about the salary cap down in Melbourne.......
Next time, take note of how many times he attempts this technique on leg tacklers. You can't blame the ref for blowing the whistle because it all looks as bad as it's presented.
If you're the tackler, you would also immediately assume you have done the wrong thing. However, closer viewing will indicate each and everytime, this is his way of acquiring penalties?
I'll let you be the judge.
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Added - Inglis who weighs 105Kg at the very least (heavier than many forwards) and normally very hard to tackle, suddenly finds himself very easy to be lifted and dumped on his head.
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Maybe Inglis has found a way to turn the tables on this and win a penalty.
Having watch many of Inglis' runs on TV, has he now perfected a technique whereby whenever his legs are lifted, he would lunge forward and downwards with his upper body weight and roll down to indicate a spear tackle?
Of course, one would have to do it in a way not to hurt oneself. Hence, the somersault roll to minimize head contact with the ground. People may say, why would anyone take such a risk? Gee, playing the game is already a risk to one's health. Some would do anything for a win, not to mention performance enhancers; illegal play (eg. Inglis' shoulder on Dean Young's head); no knowledge about the salary cap down in Melbourne.......
Next time, take note of how many times he attempts this technique on leg tacklers. You can't blame the ref for blowing the whistle because it all looks as bad as it's presented.
If you're the tackler, you would also immediately assume you have done the wrong thing. However, closer viewing will indicate each and everytime, this is his way of acquiring penalties?
I'll let you be the judge.
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Added - Inglis who weighs 105Kg at the very least (heavier than many forwards) and normally very hard to tackle, suddenly finds himself very easy to be lifted and dumped on his head.
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