Ray McKigney
Juniors
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Memberships might be at an all time high but crowd numbers are at record lows.
I believe the reason why is because the game has become too predictable. Like a boring robotic game of football tennis.
Let me propose you two ideas that can transform the NRL into the biggest competition in Australia. Two new rule changes that could bring back the fans.
1. The Power Set
A team can chose a power set instead of a conversion or when receiving a penalty anywhere on the field. The power set is when the defending team's fullback drops out of the line leaving 12 defenders and has to run around the oval once before he can get back into the defensive line. The attacking team would start their set in the opposition's 20 with a set of six tackles.
You can only chose the power set once per half.
2. The Power Tap
This is similar to rugby union's line outs. The power tap is a contested quick tap from the sideline. Once tapped the player has ten seconds to get rid of the ball. The catch is while they need to pass backwards, the defending team can't be called for being offside hence the contested quick tap.
Can you imagine these plays performed in the dying seconds of a game.
Newcomers to the sport might not know the difference between league and union but could start referring the game as Powerball due to these rule changes.
You know it makes sense.
Thoughts?
I believe the reason why is because the game has become too predictable. Like a boring robotic game of football tennis.
Let me propose you two ideas that can transform the NRL into the biggest competition in Australia. Two new rule changes that could bring back the fans.
1. The Power Set
A team can chose a power set instead of a conversion or when receiving a penalty anywhere on the field. The power set is when the defending team's fullback drops out of the line leaving 12 defenders and has to run around the oval once before he can get back into the defensive line. The attacking team would start their set in the opposition's 20 with a set of six tackles.
You can only chose the power set once per half.
2. The Power Tap
This is similar to rugby union's line outs. The power tap is a contested quick tap from the sideline. Once tapped the player has ten seconds to get rid of the ball. The catch is while they need to pass backwards, the defending team can't be called for being offside hence the contested quick tap.
Can you imagine these plays performed in the dying seconds of a game.
Newcomers to the sport might not know the difference between league and union but could start referring the game as Powerball due to these rule changes.
You know it makes sense.
Thoughts?
