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Trainers on the field

snickers007

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guess we also dont need a rule to deal with a team having too many players on the field because when was the last time that happened etc etc

Bad example, as there is a rule for that.

SECTION 4, Rule 1
The game shall be played by two teams each consisting of not more than thirteen players on the field at any one time.
 

AJB1102

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guess we also dont need a rule to deal with a team having too many players on the field because when was the last time that happened etc etc

Mmm yep, exactly the same circumstances :rolleyes:

How many players per side is a very fundamental aspect so naturally that rule is enforced, always.

Simple fact is not all the rules of the game are strictly enforced unless a pattern emerges that negatively impacts the entertainment value of the sport, endangers player safety or receives unanimous support from Todd's girl's touch footy side.

I don't see the GF mishap being the turning point for a reduction in time trainers spend out there.
 

ACTPanthers

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The fact anyone is arguing to have it stay the same is just f**king stupid - It's a rule, but lets not enforce it because some fan said it doesn't matter... Please don't respond, I won't read it and quite frankly the stupidity in this thread makes my head hurt.
 

edabomb

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Glad the NRL has rushed through a decision and announcement on Rapana within 48 hours of his signing while four weeks later we still haven't heard anything on this.
 

LineBall

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Glad the NRL has rushed through a decision and announcement on Rapana within 48 hours of his signing while four weeks later we still haven't heard anything on this.
They’ll stick their heads in the sand and wait for everybody to forget about it. Just like they do with scrums, golden point etc etc.
 

Vee

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They’ll stick their heads in the sand and wait for everybody to forget about it. Just like they do with scrums, golden point etc etc.
Referees, trainers on the field, incorrect calls being overturned mid-tackle, expansion, boosting crowds, taking back control of the scheduling and on and on and on...
 

AJB1102

First Grade
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Glad the NRL has rushed through a decision and announcement on Rapana within 48 hours of his signing while four weeks later we still haven't heard anything on this.

Because theres nothing here to worry about. A random occurrence of the ball hitting a trainer isn't going to be some catalyst for change.

With player safety and welfare at the forefront of everything a crack down on player support staff just won't happen. They're not gonna ban trainers "checking on a player's health" which is what every club's response to a "please explain" would be.
 

Vee

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Because theres nothing here to worry about. A random occurrence of the ball hitting a trainer isn't going to be some catalyst for change.

With player safety and welfare at the forefront of everything a crack down on player support staff just won't happen. They're not gonna ban trainers "checking on a player's health" which is what every club's response to a "please explain" would be.
Is that you Todd? Or someone just as stupid?
 

ACTPanthers

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"Checking a players health" could easily be managed if they changed the rules - No one is saying the trainers aren't allowed on the field at all, but it has to be monitored. Sure, let them on in stoppages, or when a player is ACTUALLY hurt, but they do NOT need to be there 25 seconds after kick off for player welfare. There is literally no way to believably argue they do.
 

Dragonwest

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Doesn't the rule assessment happen in January? I'm sure hitting the trainer will get addressed.

In terms of the rules for trainers entering the field of play., if they enforced the current rules their would not be an issue at all.
 

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