18 yr old age restriction for NRL?

[Geohood]

Was there a rule introduced recently that you have to be 18 now to play first grade NRL?

Smith and Taylor at the Roosters said that one of the 17 year olds was going to play FG this year but isn't 18 yet and not allowed.. Is this just an internal restriction they put on themselves or is this an NRL wide thing now? I haven't been able to find any articles from the past year.

 

[woodyk2]

Did they change it after the cronulla fellow,Adam Ritson??? copped to many head knocks? I'm sure he was only 17 when he made his debut.

 

[Didgi]

Did they change it after the cronulla fellow,Adam Ritson??? copped to many head knocks? I'm sure he was only 17 when he made his debut.

Given it wasn't in effect last year when Jason Taumalolo made his debut at 17, I don't think so.

 

[PARRA_FAN]

In recent times we've had Jordan Rankin a 16, Chris Lawrence debuted at 17.

Im not sure if there is a rule but I think the Cowboys wanted to play Josh Hannay at 16 years ago but was deemed too young.

 

[Eels Dude]

Did they change it after the cronulla fellow,Adam Ritson??? copped to many head knocks? I'm sure he was only 17 when he made his debut.

Rubbish. Karmichael Hunt, Israel Folau, and Luke Burt among others made their debut at 17. Jordan Rankin made his debut for the Titans a couple of years ago when he was just 16.

 

[Geohood]

Maybe it was introduced at the start of this year? Have any 17 year olds debuted?

 

[Red Bear]

Pretty sensible move if true, should be older tbh

 

[Didgi]

I think James Roberts was not long 18 when he debuted, that'd be the youngest for this season.

 

[RHCP]

Is there a minimum age in NYC?

 

[Bobby DIGital]

Jordan Rankin debuting at 16 was a pure publicity stunt from the Titans. It was such a typical "look at us" move. I mean how else can you justify debuting a player that sh*t at that age?

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Was there a rule introduced recently that you have to be 18 now to play first grade NRL?

Smith and Taylor at the Roosters said that one of the 17 year olds was going to play FG this year but isn't 18 yet and not allowed.. Is this just an internal restriction they put on themselves or is this an NRL wide thing now? I haven't been able to find any articles from the past year.

I think the roosters delayed their debut because they weren't legally allowed to drink. They don't want to ruin the honest, disciplined and relaxed culture that exists at the roosters.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

Lock up your dogs the Raiders mad Monday is coming to town

 

[Bobby DIGital]

 

[Big Pete]

Another picture of a Raider hanging around with a Dog.

 

[Tonearm Terrorwrist]

 

[Bobby DIGital]

Another picture of a Raider hanging around with a Dog.

LOL...Monas actually learned those doggy tricks while he was at the Roosters..

..It looks like they've also taught Carney how to act like a red carpet dope.

 

[Big Pete]

:lol: Fair call.

 

[westcorridor]

I think this is good because of the physical difference in mature players

 

[Bobby DIGital]

I think they definitely should look at putting in a restriction, but it should be 17. Or 17 and 6 months perhaps.

That way the Titans won't pull any more publicity stunts. 16 is ridiculous.

 

[Didgi]

Perhaps if you're turning 18 before the Grand Final you can debut that year.

I know that's how a few other age-restricted comps work, unders and overs.