If you watched the NRL this morning what did you think of the new six-again” rule, which will allow an attacking team another full set of six tackles rather than stopping play for a penalty. Seemed to have a big effect early on when the Eels got a couple straight after each other but then not implement much after that .

What, and lose the possible chance of 30/40 metres ground advantage plus the six tackles?

Yes I take your point but sometimes debatable decisions at the play-the-ball get some teams out of trouble or adversely affect the result. Leeds are brilliant at milking penalties to get out of their own half this rule means they get an advantage but still have to work hard to get downfield.

Know what you mean BIH, but isn't that down to the referee to put his foot down on that sort of gamesmanship? I just wish that we could go at least two seasons without messing about with the rules. We have the greatest game in the world why do we need to go on changing it?

I thought it was good .

I thougt this rule had only been introduced due tothe covid restrictions banning ball boys, it wasn't in place for the first 2 games and I'm sure it's only in place whilst there still isn't a crow or ball boy to get the balls returned to the field

To be fair I've always thought a penalty was double punished. I think it should be either a reset tackle count from the mark of the infringement or kick for field position with the same tackle count. Team to notify the ref which decision they wish to take.

Dont like it tbh.
It takes away the skill of kickers - for example - kicking into the corner.
If you get a repeat set penalty in your own 10 and then drop the ball on the 1st, then the advantage has gone.
Hope it is only during this rule is in place during this difficult time, but if it isnt you can guarantee that the numpties at the RFL will bring it in....

Not for me. Agree with Redscat, stop messing with the rules and I say that as a Trinity supporter who has seen the opposition 'piggy backed' up the field to our detriment more times than I can remember. But, that's our fault for giving the penalty away in the first place.

Cheers 1315!

Think it's a great idea does not stop the play at all made the game a lot faster .The refs over in Ozz ref the game as they see it not what shirt as got the ball

Great rule this, the games i've watched so far have really speeded up play the ball, if brought in here tho' I fear Trin would hardly touch the ball.

Definitely speeds the game up, when you’re lungs and heart are trying to bust out of your chest after a couple of restarts and constant defending I should hope that teams will twig on and clean up the ruck.

Any rule that stops the whistle being blown and helps speed up the game gets my approval

I think it works really well and helped enhance the game

Looks great to me and will suit teams who like to play a fast open game. McBanana has spoken against iy though which says a lot about Catalans style of play.

It does speed game up and i quite like it but i think if you are in crowd and a lot of noise going on you may not hear hooter go and wonder how many ptb a team are going to have

Especially at the hallowed turf of Belle Vue......




We will just have to get the bi-noc-ulars out to spot the ref waving the arm to wipe the tackle count!

They have already thought of a benefit in defence by giving away another six usually after the first tackle to allow them to reset their defensive line by laying on. This is appearing to be the case regardless of the area of play but think of the benefit if you are defending your line knowing that you won’t face a penalty and just lose one tackle.

You're right, but I think the benefits overall outweigh the negatives.

I like the rule, because I think it's being used where the laying-on isn't quite enough for a penalty but obviously slowing it down. You don't want refs blowing for penalties all the time but a quick punishment for being too slow seems to work.

its made the game over here so much better to watch.
However its taken 3 rounds for the players to push the boundaries and last weeks games have been slower.

The refs boss has come out this week and said they will not tolerate this and players will be sent to the sin bin - so this weeks games could be interesting.

I like it. The play the balls are as they used to be. Hate the amount of wrestling that goes on nowadays. Still, Chesters wrestling room might have to be put to another uses. (Well, I presume that was it's use)

it has bought the ball playing small forwards back into the game .