@BrotherJim05
I do share your concern regarding kickers though mate.
A goal kicker is a specialist's job. For example, they very rarely miss easy attempts at goal these days and I'd say it would be a high percentage that missed goals were very close.
In our day of toe pokers, we were very erratic.
I remember playing against Mal and he missed 3 sitters and it was not considered a big deal. However, watching him run over the top of opponents was what people came to see.
I think the ball std is important these days.
I'm guessing that the ball the NRL use is the same right across the league and it doesn't change all year.
If someone is still playing or are in the know, maybe they can confirm the ball is a Size 5 Steden.
The NRLW need to use smaller footballs as they struggle to find touch from the centre of the field and I've seen them just take a tap instead. They often leave sideline conversion attempts well short too.