another dangerous tactic by slater

[Didgi]

They can't be tackled, but if Slater's feet made contact with someone else's shoulders who didn't actually attempt to tackle him, then Slater could've seriously injured himself. Not bagging out Slater though, he couldn't tell if someone else was going to contest the ball. It's really one of those grey areas in our game.

Do you actually think that, or do you just like highlighting the 'grey areas in our game'. How could he have seriously hurt himself? His foot went chest height at best, he's not landing on someone's head that would flip him over.

Here is a nice safe activity for you ..now f**k off to the ballet forum .

You really want him around little children?

 

[Perth Red]

lol, after that deliberate foul hit I am not surpised, I'd have been sticking an iron bar out! Seriosuly FB's have been raising a knee or leg to protect themselves since the bomb was first kicked!

 

[Johns Magic]

Another dangerous tactic I've noticed lately:

Last night Anthony Watmough ran pretty hard when he got the ball. Now I can see why he does it, but in the modern era where the emphasis is on safety, surely this tactic which could hurt the opposition and possible even injure them will be reviewed by the NRL?

 

[gregstar]

You really want him around little children?

don't go there.

 

[Gaba]

lol, after that deliberate foul hit I am not surpised, I'd have been sticking an iron bar out! Seriosuly FB's have been raising a knee or leg to protect themselves since the bomb was first kicked!

but deliberately putting the legs/feet towards the contesting player isnt protecting yourself, as being upright raising a knee or leg for protection is different altogether.

Slater has a side on catch where he makes sure his feet are in front of his body and the on coming contesting player.

His feet are sometimes above chest height in the air , which could cause injury to the player who is contesting for the ball in the air.

That players eyes could be on the ball and unaware of slaters feet, then that player has no time in protecting himself

 

[BDH]

I thought this thread was going to be; "another dangerous tactic by Slater....winning".

Deadset, throw this in the Interstate Forum and have your cry there. If you genuinely have a problem with this st yle of catching a ball, why wouldn't it have been mentioned when the other fullbacks in the NRL do it?

It's probably a habit Slater has let creep into his game, as a safety mechanism for when players like Beau Scott tackle him BEFORE the ball has even come within 5 metres of him.

 

[Gaba]

The other fullbacks have raised thier knee or leg in an upright position for protection, slater has been doing this side on feet forward in nrl games also in the state of origin so it should be in this forum.

Slater action is dangerous for the players without the ball and who have thier eyes only for the ball .

 

[gregstar]

Another dangerous tactic I've noticed lately:

Last night Anthony Watmough ran pretty hard when he got the ball. Now I can see why he does it, but in the modern era where the emphasis is on safety, surely this tactic which could hurt the opposition and possible even injure them will be reviewed by the NRL?

:lol:

jason ryles was suspended for this type of play.

 

[Gaba]

:lol:

 

[kia ora storm]

How about...no fending off a player anymore as well.

It may get them in the face...ask Soward.

Honestly...go and play bowls.

 

[LRC]

I reckon anything goes for the defense of bombs. If that's all you've got left (a bomb), then bad luck. I can't stand anything from bombs...benefit of the doubt should go to the defense.... I dont even recko there should be knock ons from bombs for the defensive team ( 6 again yes)...not even off sides ...takes the grey areas out of the game. totally simplifies the rule as well and if a try is scored off a bomb it has to be brilliant (Gearin, Folou style)

 

[Carnifex]

f**king whinge whinge. He has been doing it for ages. Grow a pair you bitch.

 

[Scarves]

Played heaps of fullback myself, just wished I could have jumped as high as Slater to use this technique, it protects him and gives him an advantage instead of being a standard fullback sitting duck for a bashing.

The bloke is a genius, easily the best fullback I have seen in my lifetime. He saves tries with courage and tenacity, he is always thinking, always having a go, competes for every millimetre and every second. Every moment for him is a contest, it is all 100% bang, then he's ready to go again. His anticipation, standing start speed and agility in attack is better than any fullback I have seen, while his defence is the equal of any of the past greats.

He is the type of player other blokes want to play with... that's the mark of a truly great player. There are others in the game that have the talent, but that statement just isn't applicable to them.

 

[KeepingTheFaith]

but deliberately putting the legs/feet towards the contesting player isnt protecting yourself, as being upright raising a knee or leg for protection is different altogether.

Slater has a side on catch where he makes sure his feet are in front of his body and the on coming contesting player.

His feet are sometimes above chest height in the air , which could cause injury to the player who is contesting for the ball in the air.

That players eyes could be on the ball and unaware of slaters feet, then that player has no time in protecting himself

I think you're remembering it differently from what really happened. Camera angles can be very decieving when it comes to distances/heights.

Yes Slater sticks the leg out, but it's never completely horizontal it's always on a downward angle. Considering that the world record for a vertical leap is only 5 feet in the air and there are very few NRL players who are 5 feet tall or under, it would require Slater to consistently break a world record while having his leg completely horizontal to even get close to the another players head.

It'd take something unexpected like a player falling over or getting blocked/pushed over for Slater to make contact with his face.

 

[IFR33K]

Another thing i have notice getting into slater's game lately when he catches the ball in the air, he catches it with his feet outwards towards the running defenders, which could end up as dangerous as he slides with his feet on the ground.

Nowhere near as dangerous as you trying to use your brain.

 

[perverse]

Gaba running into a good patch of form.

the style billy uses is excellent, keeps other contesters of the ball at bay, gets him maximum air time and height, protects himself from getting poleaxed... honestly... just lol.

 

[Didgi]

:lol: I can't get enough of that gif. Hilarious.

 

[perverse]

:lol: I can't get enough of that gif. Hilarious.

'tis a goodun.

 

[Cranky]

.benefit of the doubt should go to the defense.... I dont even recko there should be knock ons from bombs for the defensive team ( 6 again yes)...not even off sides ...takes the grey areas out of the game. totally simplifies the rule as well and if a try is scored off a bomb it has to be brilliant (Gearin, Folou style)

That's a really interesting idea and well worth looking at.

 

[Gaba]

Nowhere near as dangerous as you trying to use your brain.

you didnt use yours by coming into this thread,proved it :lol::lol: