What rule changes would you like to see ?

[alex]

A DRS like they use in the cricket. If a ref gives a penalty for, say, a strip, and the defending captain is not happy with the decision, he can send it upstairs to the video ref to sort it out. Both teams get one incorrect referral per half or something like that.

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They sorta did this a few seasons back where refs could wait for the video ref to call a knock on. Made the game so slow and boring. No thank you.

I would like to see trainers removed from the field during general play unless there is a injured player needing attention. What annoys me are the trainers who camp behind the line directing defence.

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YES PLEASE. Although they're only allowed on when their team has the ball so they can only direct attack, not defence.

There are some rules regarding what trainers are allowed to do:

- The blue trainer's duties are limited to interchange of players, provision of water, and carrying messages to individual team members. They are not allowed to give general messages to the team or provide any coaching (except to provide messages to individual team members) during play.
- Orange trainers can't carry any messages at all. Their role is to attend to injured players, provide water
- Yellow trainers can only go on the field during play at the direction of the head trainer, to help carry an injured player off the field or to treat an injured player if the head trainer is occupied with another injured player. They cannot carry any messages and cannot provide water unless a try is scored

http://www.nrl.com/nrl-mailbox-trainers-on-the-field/tabid/10874/newsid/62227/default.aspx

 

[tiger_betto]

I would like to see the markers be able to rake at the ball with the foot again ala benny elias, would certainly create more ball security in the play the ball
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[innsaneink]

It would have no bearing on ball security….

 

[Tigerdave]

*The re-start at the 20 when a kick is defused needs work,,,attacking players suddenly have to retreat and form defense line while the now attacking team can still pass the ball forward to the tap to get a quick restart….it goes against the grain of the game....needs an overhaul

Good point, it certainly needs re-working

Stop awarding lost balls / poor ball security with penalties for stripping
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Most definitely

I would like to see trainers removed from the field during general play unless there is a injured player needing attention. What annoys me are the trainers who camp behind the line directing defence.
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So sick of seeing Alf, he's one of the worst.

A DRS like they use in the cricket. If a ref gives a penalty for, say, a strip, and the defending captain is not happy with the decision, he can send it upstairs to the video ref to sort it out. Both teams get one incorrect referral per half or something like that.
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Yeah that sounds alright. I also like the idea of challenges on ref rulings for coaches, maybe 1 or 2 a game.

I would like a complete scrapping of golden point for regular season games. No points splitting, no golden try, just get rid of the thing. We'll use it for games where we need a clear winner.

How about a change in the goal posts and have them similar in style to NFL? The posts start at the back and then curl forward. Could avoid unnecessary injuries.

 

[Tiger_Watto]

Reduce the Interchange to 6 plus 2 Reserves… This could see the re-introduction of Halfbacks into the game?!

 

[Fraze23]

I'd like to see benefit of the doubt tweaked. If there's any doubt why is it a try? I'm a huge fan of the rugby system where the referee says I believe this is/is not a try unless you can show me otherwise. Either that or I'd like to see benefit of the doubt go both ways. If it leans more towards the defensive side then give them benefit of the doubt, if it favors the attacking side then give them the benefit of the doubt.

I'd like to see one senior referee who officiates the entire game and a junior or less experienced referee remain as the pocket referee for the entire game.

When players go off injured or taken off with a concussion and aren't allowed to return to the game there should be 2 emergency reserves, a forward and a back from the NYC team who can replace an injured player. This would help blood younger players and ensure player welfare as well.
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[andrew 474]

new rule , All clubs to have a home and away playing out fitt only , i am so sick of seeing teams that do not even look close to who they were in the playing strip

west tigers - orange blaack white ( home ) black white orange ( away ) or other way round
broncos away yellow and maroon home maroon annd yellow ets
besides being a rip off its not right , canberra green machine – blue wtf

 

[Frank_the_tank]

Can someone explain why the clock keeps going after a try is scored and the goal kickers is taking the kick. The act of goal kicking usually takes about 90 seconds, more or less.

So if there are say 6 tries in a game for example then that's around 10 minutes of play that is lost in the game.

My point is when there is a conversion being taken the ball is not in play, it cannot be contested and or promoted.

I don't understand why time isn't blown off from the second the try is awarded to when the ball is kicked off again.

Also I hate, and I mean absolutely hate trainers on the field.

I'd also like to see some reward for teams that have drawn at full time prior to playing golden point. I reckon they both deserve 1 competition point each, then the golden point winner gets a second.

 

[milford_magic]

Eliminate the 1 on 1 Strip. While I dont think this is the main reason for the ruck/poor possession issue, I think it does play a small part and the ruck problems have coincidentally come in around the time of the intro of this rule (last 10-12 years)

Advantage rule. Quick tap rule as well.

 

[Andy666]

If a player looses the ball in any way during a try scoring motion it should be a knock-on, unless foul play occurs…plain and simple..places emphasis on ball control and allows the defensive team the right to play at the ball...

And i would like to see a "power play" like they have in the NHL (ice hockey)... for foul play etc holding, repeated offsides, not being square, consecutive high shots... for a 5 minute sin bin...

 

[Rambo2714]

Force tacklers to clear the Ruck ( just like union )

This season tacklers who know they can't make it to marker are lying in the ruck ,and are using their body create an obstacle for the other teams dummy half

what is effectively happening is , when the tackler can't slow down the play the ball , the tackler will stay still and Lay in the ruck area in an attempt to slow down the follqoung play of the the ball carrying team .
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[Rambo2714]

I like the DRS idea , but as a Wests fan , and lover of Wests Tigers style of play , I would only be interested in things which speed up the game , and would not like anything which slows the game down .
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[tig_prmz]

I like the DRS idea , but as a Wests fan , and lover of Wests Tigers style of play , I would only be interested in things which speed up the game , and would not like anything which slows the game down .
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we are not the same tigers anymore.

 

[Jazza]

*Legs tackles rewarded

*Maybe to discourage the wrestle if three players - or more than two - complete a tackle the count remains static
(sudden thought & not thought thru)

***The re-start at the 20 when a kick is defused needs work,,,attacking players suddenly have to retreat and form defense line while the now attacking team can still pass the ball forward to the tap to get a quick restart….it goes against the grain of the game....needs an overhaul**

I'm with you on this one Ink. Don't think it's right the defending team should be rewarded for avoiding a raid on their line. At the very least, the defending team should be allowed to set their ten.

I wonder if the NRL realises the irony of allowing the quick tap here to speed up the game while doing nothing to stop the tackle being systematically slowed down further and further.

That's not exactly correct, a quick tap can only be taken when the player who diffuses the ball himself or picks the ball up from the dead ball line, runs back to the 20m line and taps it himself. If he passes the ball forward to a mate on the the 20m line, they have to wait until the opposition defensive line is set.

 

[Drewby]

***Legs tackles rewarded**

*Maybe to discourage the wrestle if three players - or more than two - complete a tackle the count remains static
(sudden thought & not thought thru)

*The re-start at the 20 when a kick is defused needs work,,,attacking players suddenly have to retreat and form defense line while the now attacking team can still pass the ball forward to the tap to get a quick restart….it goes against the grain of the game....needs an overhaul

Like a 5 meter defensive line in a 1 on 1 tackle?
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[happy_tiger]

Can someone explain why the clock keeps going after a try is scored and the goal kickers is taking the kick. The act of goal kicking usually takes about 90 seconds, more or less.

So if there are say 6 tries in a game for example then that's around 10 minutes of play that is lost in the game.

My point is when there is a conversion being taken the ball is not in play, it cannot be contested and or promoted.

I don't understand why time isn't blown off from the second the try is awarded to when the ball is kicked off again.

Also I hate, and I mean absolutely hate trainers on the field.

I'd also like to see some reward for teams that have drawn at full time prior to playing golden point. I reckon they both deserve 1 competition point each, then the golden point winner gets a second.

If i remember correctly the kickers have 90 seconds to take their attempt at goal or they can be fined

I definitely know that rule was in play last season Not 100% sure if it still is though

 

[happy_tiger]

Here's something from left field

Have an extra point conversion (try)

You can take your shot for conversion , but if you miss (on purpose or not ) if your players regather and score you get an extra point (3)

Could open the game up a bit and add some interest

 

[Troyzab]

If you get a penalty inside the opposition 40 and choose to take a tap, not kick for goal or touch you receive an 8 tackle set!
Let's see some footy!?!
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[alex]

If you get a penalty inside the opposition 40 and choose to take a tap, not kick for goal or touch you receive an 8 tackle set!
Let's see some footy!?!

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6 tackles within 40m is enough to get you within scoring range. Most teams have structured sets for such circumstances, ie get forwards to take the first three hit ups then start spreading.

Potentially a 30/30, like the 40/20\. Wouldnt like a 50/10 from half way as I'm sure we'd see more teams kicking for the corners and it'd become boring seeing scrum after scrum if they dont come off. Anywhere from in your own half I reckon would work.

One downside about this would be we'd possibly see less chip and chases in the middle of the field which can be really exciting

 

[Tiger_Watto]

Here's something from left field

Have an extra point conversion (try)

You can take your shot for conversion , but if you miss (on purpose or not ) if your players regather and score you get an extra point (3)

Could open the game up a bit and add some interest

You been on the drink?

If you get a Try, surely it should be worth 4 points?