The Who
Journey Man
Rugby is a dreadful spectacle, weighed down by stoppages and more rules than Covid isolation. Yet I like the lineout.
I think it is both clever how the players manipulate the location of the jumpers who soar high to retrieve the throw. It corrals the big boofy forwards into one area and provides the backs with some much-needed space in which to attack.
Imagine of we introduced this feature into league when the ball crosses the sideline? We'd have beanstorks like Saab being hoisted into the air to bring down the throw-in, and the ball spun to our backline.
The lineout does give the opposition a chance to win possession, unlike today's league 'scrums' which are a joke. It would also introduce a new skill set to RL forwards, especially props.
OK. that's my brainwave for the week. Rip in.....
I think it is both clever how the players manipulate the location of the jumpers who soar high to retrieve the throw. It corrals the big boofy forwards into one area and provides the backs with some much-needed space in which to attack.
Imagine of we introduced this feature into league when the ball crosses the sideline? We'd have beanstorks like Saab being hoisted into the air to bring down the throw-in, and the ball spun to our backline.
The lineout does give the opposition a chance to win possession, unlike today's league 'scrums' which are a joke. It would also introduce a new skill set to RL forwards, especially props.
OK. that's my brainwave for the week. Rip in.....