Rule changes and how they will effect manly

Not Paul Kent

Reserve Grader
Premium Member
Hey guys with the season fast approaching just sharing some of my thoughts with regards to how the rule changes surrounding the ruck will effect Manly in 2015. I don't have anywhere near the depth of knowledge as technical coach and I would be interested to hear his views on the subject as well!

I think these rule changes will suit us down to the ground, our lighter mobile forwards such as Buhrer, Lui, JSL, Leary and to a lesser extent lawrence, Starling and Mateo will be much more effective as other sides won't be able to dominate the ruck as much! The size added by Mason and Burgess will lead to a few quick play the balls as well.

Our fleet footed outside backs will be perfectly placed to take advantage of quick play the balls early in the set earning us valuable ground and more penalties/line breaks.

The faster play the balls will probably lead to defence tightening up a fraction in the middle leading to more space for our world class back-line to work with.

All in all these are positive rule changes that will help our team while hurting sides like Canterbury and Souths.

I think we're looking good for yet another top 4 finish my feathered friends!
 

Users who are viewing this thread

Members online

Latest posts

2025 Ladder

Team P W D L PD Pts
1 Raiders 17 14 0 3 108 32
2 Storm 16 12 0 4 220 30
3 Bulldogs 16 12 0 4 96 30
4 Warriors 16 11 0 5 31 28
5 Broncos 17 10 0 7 80 24
6 Panthers 16 8 1 7 25 23
7 Sea Eagles 16 8 0 8 58 22
8 Roosters 16 8 0 8 21 22
9 Sharks 17 9 0 8 8 22
10 Dolphins 17 8 0 9 150 20
11 Dragons 16 6 0 10 -56 18
12 Cowboys 17 6 1 10 -144 17
13 Knights 17 6 0 11 -85 16
14 Tigers 17 6 0 11 -102 16
15 Eels 16 5 0 11 -125 16
16 Rabbitohs 17 6 0 11 -129 16
17 Titans 16 4 0 12 -156 14
Back
Top Bottom