always wondered why we haven't had this in sooner really

I'm certain I heard wiggy mention it during the 4 nations.

Step in the right direction for me. It's a move to bring us in line with the NRL and international rules so it will benefit our players to get used to it before world cup.

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Don't know whether I agree with this oneIn other notable changes, players in possession who come into contact with the corner flag during general play will no longer be deemed to be in touch'"

This is definitely a step in the right direction, 12 was always far too many. I would still like to see 8 interchanges though. I would really like to see these rule changes be universal though and be made by the international board, as opposed to Australia doing whatever they want and us copying a couple of years later.

This is the odd one for me - what prompted this??

Only eight interchanges (from four subs) in the U18 and U20 comps.

It being used in the mid season 7s comp I suspect.

Sorry if this has been posted elsewhere but with the rule change for Corner flags - What's the point in them other than to look pretty ?

Also implementing Rah Rah rules for allowing a drop kick as a conversion !!

The interchange rule seems a little short sighted if you ask me. If the idea is to keep forwards on the pitch longer then surely they are risking player welfare aren't they ?

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The new interchange rules are to stop players getting away with being fat whoppers and just playing for short spells imo. Less interchanges mean that more emphasis will be on clubs to make sure their players are in peak condition which should lead to a better quality game and better players.

Ive no idea what the thinking is behind the drop kick conversion though

None of the rule changes upset me really, but I'm disappointed the 'on report' option wasn't changed. It's become a kop out for many referees and linesmen which often allows an offending player or team to continue the game unpunished. With video technology there's simply no excuse for passing anything but the most complicated incidents to the beak. Personally I'd have done away with it completely and have our officials earning their wage

Feel for Salford. Two fewer interchanges and they've got Feka Palea'asina on the books.

The rule change for Super League Academy (Under-20) and Super League Cup (Under-1icon_cool.gif competitions seems to have gone unnoticed but I think it's an indication of where we're heading:
'Each team may nominate a maximum of four replacements before the start of the game. Their names along with those of the players must be given to the referee before the start of the game. A maximum of 8 interchanges will be allowed from the 17 named players.'

Having a fitter more mobile pack will become even more important with less subs. Hopefully the fitness standards over the last 2 seasons continue or even get surpassed in 2012.