NRL to review interchange laws in 2016

[happy_tiger]

Finally a chance to take Rugby League back to the future
http://www.nrl.com/nrl-to-review-interchange-rules/tabid/10874/newsid/84821/default.aspx

 

[Geo]

NRL to review interchange rules

Wed 25 Mar, 2015, 8:00am
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NRL Head of Football, Todd Greenberg. Credit: Grant Trouville. Copyright: NRL Photos.
The NRL has announced a review of the interchange rules aimed at making the game safer and more exciting.

The review, to be done in consultation with State Leagues, the CRL, RLPA and UK Super League, will consider both the number of interchanges and the composition of the bench.

Head of Football, Todd Greenberg said the review would be conducted by an expert committee headed by Dr Kevin Norton, a Professor of Exercise Science in the School of Health Sciences at the University of South Australia. He has conducted extensive research on injury development and fitness conditioning in other sports, including the AFL.

Mr Greenberg said rugby league had changed significantly since the interchange was reduced from 12 to 10 replacements in 2008.

He said players had generally increased in size, there were bigger collisions and the game was more structured.

"Players also get more breaks during a game because of the increased use of technology, particularly video referee decisions," Mr Greenberg said.

"So we want to ensure that the game continues to evolve and is exciting and expansive – so we give fans the best possible spectacle.

"One way of doing this may be through a consideration of the interchange process and composition of the bench and that’s why we are reviewing the rules."

Mr Greenberg said one of the advantages of a reduced interchange could be fewer heavy collisions involving fresh players – and this could ultimately improve player safety.

"In particular, it may reduce the risk of injuries to the head, neck and spinal column from big collisions," he said.

"It could also ensure teams place greater emphasis on skills, rather than power and size."

Mr Greenberg said the review would be conducted over the next two months.

A draft proposal would then be developed for consultation with coaches, clubs, the Rugby League Players Association, State Leagues for tier 2 competitions, Super League and other stakeholders.

"The review will look at all types of options – including the composition of the bench and the opportunity to consider both interchange and substitute players," Mr Greenberg said.

It is anticipated that a recommendation will be made to the ARL Commission mid-year so that any changes can be introduced in time for the elite 2016 competitions.

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Good move NRL....

 

[Jerry_Seinfeld]

NRL to review interchange rules

Wed 25 Mar, 2015, 8:00am
NRL
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NRL Head of Football, Todd Greenberg. Credit: Grant Trouville. Copyright: NRL Photos.
The NRL has announced a review of the interchange rules aimed at making the game safer and more exciting.

The review, to be done in consultation with State Leagues, the CRL, RLPA and UK Super League, will consider both the number of interchanges and the composition of the bench.

Head of Football, Todd Greenberg said the review would be conducted by an expert committee headed by Dr Kevin Norton, a Professor of Exercise Science in the School of Health Sciences at the University of South Australia. He has conducted extensive research on injury development and fitness conditioning in other sports, including the AFL.

Mr Greenberg said rugby league had changed significantly since the interchange was reduced from 12 to 10 replacements in 2008.

He said players had generally increased in size, there were bigger collisions and the game was more structured.

"Players also get more breaks during a game because of the increased use of technology, particularly video referee decisions," Mr Greenberg said.

"So we want to ensure that the game continues to evolve and is exciting and expansive – so we give fans the best possible spectacle.

"One way of doing this may be through a consideration of the interchange process and composition of the bench and that’s why we are reviewing the rules."

Mr Greenberg said one of the advantages of a reduced interchange could be fewer heavy collisions involving fresh players – and this could ultimately improve player safety.

"In particular, it may reduce the risk of injuries to the head, neck and spinal column from big collisions," he said.

"It could also ensure teams place greater emphasis on skills, rather than power and size."

Mr Greenberg said the review would be conducted over the next two months.

A draft proposal would then be developed for consultation with coaches, clubs, the Rugby League Players Association, State Leagues for tier 2 competitions, Super League and other stakeholders.

"The review will look at all types of options – including the composition of the bench and the opportunity to consider both interchange and substitute players," Mr Greenberg said.

It is anticipated that a recommendation will be made to the ARL Commission mid-year so that any changes can be introduced in time for the elite 2016 competitions.

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if ya copy and paste the whole article saves time and clicks and you don't have to leave the forum....

Good move NRL....

About time.Hopefully its a return to the skillful little man.Not just 105kg players filling every jersey from 1-17

 

[Jerry_Seinfeld]

NRL to review interchange rules

Wed 25 Mar, 2015, 8:00am
NRL
EMAIL PRINT

NRL Head of Football, Todd Greenberg. Credit: Grant Trouville. Copyright: NRL Photos.
The NRL has announced a review of the interchange rules aimed at making the game safer and more exciting.

The review, to be done in consultation with State Leagues, the CRL, RLPA and UK Super League, will consider both the number of interchanges and the composition of the bench.

Head of Football, Todd Greenberg said the review would be conducted by an expert committee headed by Dr Kevin Norton, a Professor of Exercise Science in the School of Health Sciences at the University of South Australia. He has conducted extensive research on injury development and fitness conditioning in other sports, including the AFL.

Mr Greenberg said rugby league had changed significantly since the interchange was reduced from 12 to 10 replacements in 2008.

He said players had generally increased in size, there were bigger collisions and the game was more structured.

"Players also get more breaks during a game because of the increased use of technology, particularly video referee decisions," Mr Greenberg said.

"So we want to ensure that the game continues to evolve and is exciting and expansive – so we give fans the best possible spectacle.

"One way of doing this may be through a consideration of the interchange process and composition of the bench and that’s why we are reviewing the rules."

Mr Greenberg said one of the advantages of a reduced interchange could be fewer heavy collisions involving fresh players – and this could ultimately improve player safety.

"In particular, it may reduce the risk of injuries to the head, neck and spinal column from big collisions," he said.

"It could also ensure teams place greater emphasis on skills, rather than power and size."

Mr Greenberg said the review would be conducted over the next two months.

A draft proposal would then be developed for consultation with coaches, clubs, the Rugby League Players Association, State Leagues for tier 2 competitions, Super League and other stakeholders.

"The review will look at all types of options – including the composition of the bench and the opportunity to consider both interchange and substitute players," Mr Greenberg said.

It is anticipated that a recommendation will be made to the ARL Commission mid-year so that any changes can be introduced in time for the elite 2016 competitions.

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if ya copy and paste the whole article saves time and clicks and you don't have to leave the forum....

Good move NRL....

About time.Hopefully its a return to the skillful little man.Not just 100kg plus players filling every jersey from 1-17

 

[happy_tiger]

The game has been screaming for this for years

Bringing back rowers with skill back and letting halves get their revenge on the big fellas when they round around them late in halves and make them look silly

 

[Tim Sheens]

Really hard to understand how it has taken another seven or so years for those making the decisions to realise this, when visually impaired Freddy could see it clear as dogs balls.

About time, but already waaaaay too late.

 

[AmericanHistoryX]

how about they review their review video judges for a start

 

[Doc_Tiger]

I'm really happy that they're looking at reducing the number of interchanges to 8 or even 6\. (The latter being my preference) For too long everyone has wanted to speed up the game with the thought process being that a fast game is a good game. I've posted here before that I don't believe that to be the case. I look forward to the day when the halves have a far greater impact towards the end of a game when the tired forwards leave holes in the line. Enormous blokes that can hit hard or run well for 15 to 20 minutes might just be a thing of the past. It's about time.

 

[hobbo]

Some of the big boppers in the NRL will have to lose some kilos and get more stamina if their going to have to play longer minutes !

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[Cosimo_Zaretti]

I quite like a good 15 minutes of mayhem off a couple of well timed interchanges. Do we really want that out of the game?

 

[Doc_Tiger]

The mayhem just gets shifted to the end when the little blokes take control. Mayhem in terms of line breaks, chip kicks, grubbers etc. rather than big collisions. Still, there were big collisions pre 2005.

 

[cktiger]

About time the big bludgers were made to work up a sweat.
I have never been happy with the concept of huge forwards running on for 15 minutes and then having a rest.
The game used to be about durability as well as talent - it will be good to get back to it.

 

[guyofthetiger]

They've got no choice really, if they want good halves in the future.

Too few going round, and too few on the horizon.

Just adds to the inequality between teams given TPA issues.

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