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| The advent of the gang tackle was for precisely that reason - to slow down the clearing of the ruck and by extension, slow down the ptb; by the time the mess of bodies has been resolved, momentum is lost and the defensive line is set.
I wouldn't be against limiting the number of defenders allowed in a tackle and I'd instruct referees to call held much quicker - thus discouraging the 'holding up' of the tackled player while other defenders arrive; if the held call is sooner, they'll want him on the floor asap. And I'd enforce the bejesus out of clearing the ruck as soon as the held call is made - again, discouraging the wrestling, twisting and turtling that currently happens. And finally, insist that the play the ball is done properly, from the correct position, and that markers are square - ideally with a touch judge rigorously enforcing the ten metre rule. And while you're at it, penalise the life out of anyone who a) milks a penalty b) traps the defender in the tackle or c) shouts and screams at the official.
If all of that was done with ruthless efficiency and consistency, coaches and players would get the message pretty sharpish and the game would be better for it.
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| I agree that stricter enforcement of existing laws wold probably do more good (and less harm) than bringing in new ones.
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| As mentioned by a few the ref's need to call held sooner. Regularly neither attacker or defender has won collision and a wrestle ensues, momentum has stopped but the ref doesn't call held allowing other players plenty of time to join the tackle late and put the player to the floor. It's rarely against the rules but often dangerous. If held was called sooner, ie when momentum has stopped, the attacker would still be on his feet allowing a quick play the ball which is exactly what the defenders are trying to prevent. Defenders would then be encouraged to put the player to the floor sooner effectively eliminating the third man in problem.
I agree with those who said the attackers should be made to play the ball correctly. I've no issue with them stepping to the side to avoid a defender who hasn't cleared the rook but they shouldn't be allowed to step forward.
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By the way, if you're interested in the conditioning work a player goes through, there's a nice article here:
rugbystrengthcoach.com/a-week-of ... parations/
Whilst it's RU, and not quite a normal in-season our out of season session, it's a good insight. Keir is working in RU right now, but a league guy at heart.
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By the way, if you're interested in the conditioning work a player goes through, there's a nice article here:
rugbystrengthcoach.com/a-week-of ... parations/
Whilst it's RU, and not quite a normal in-season our out of season session, it's a good insight. Keir is working in RU right now, but a league guy at heart.
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| BUMP - having seen the tackle on Crabtree ( yellow card ) noone would have batted a eyelid 5/10 years ago and the Wardle tackle wasnt great but would never have been a red card in a millions years
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| To be fair, Crabtree landed with his head and neck bent, I'm sure we all want to see more Alex McKinnon's don't we?
And the Wardle one was a red card every day, it wasn't malicious but it was lazy.
There is more emphasis on duty of care now, especially concerning heads, than there was 10-15, 20 years ago, and rightly so, i don't think rugby league has gone soft, i think society has, because there has to be more responsibility and care now, otherwise you're likely to end up in court.
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