Quote ="BigRob"Yep I've thought the same. Compare the speed a forward in SL receives the ball at and the speed a forward in the NRL receives the ball. Its the main reason why they are better than us in my opinion.
(Plus Folau and Lockyer. They're freaks.)'"
What I can't understand is why this hasn't changed with the proliferation of overseas coaches over the years. My best bets though are
Forwards failing to time their run with the PTB thus leading to chaotic play the balls or
Players not being able to catch and secure the ball in one motion meaning they have to wait until they are happy that the ball is secure before they can go into the collision.
Morley was great at taking the ball at pace.