The Changes Fans want to see

[Nashy]

We need touchies. They are the only ones directly in line with play most of the time. Too many forward passes would be missed.

 

[Coxy]

We need touchies. They are the only ones directly in line with play most of the time. Too many forward passes would be missed.

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[Flutterby]

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[Nashy]

We need touchies. They are the only ones directly in line with play most of the time. Too many forward passes would be missed.

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I'll have to try harder next time [icon_razz1

 

[Ari Gold]

I'd like to see the game use a proper advantage rule, similar to Union but not quite as extensive in terms of phases/plays. If a team is inside the 10 or a high tackle is made, what is wrong with calling an advantage for say 2 plays, allowing the attacking team to have a free shot so to speak. Half the time when penalties are blown inside the red zone it's more to the detriment of the attacking team.

Saturday afternoon games, televised live on Nine, ditto Sunday games. Saturday afternoon games would be a real winner IMO. Get rid of the 5:30 game, I don't really know many people who likes it. I wouldn't even mind a Sunday double header at 2pm and 4pm (both live, or I guess the 2nd on delay, i.e. 3pm kick off).

Time out blown for all stoppages, just like in AFL. Scrums, line drop-outs, kick-offs, goal attempts - blow time out for all of them. It'll prevent any inconsistencies in terms of when time out is and isn't blown and it gives fans more footy for their buck. Also, for Nine games, you can delay blowing time back on after a scrum/kick-off/drop out etc. so that they have sufficient time for a single ad break. It might be slightly annoying but it'd provide a lot more opportunity for the networks to make money off games, thus increasing the value of TV rights.

Get rid of corner posts. Voss is 100% right in his reasons for this.

Get rid of the mid-season international game. New Zealand are pathetic in this fixture all the time. It's presence really only undermines the credibility of Internationals IMO, and at a time when supposedly we are trying to do the opposite.

Turn the Video Ref into a challenge system. Take away the Video Ref option from the Referee, force him into making decisions right away. If a team feels he is wrong, then they can go to the referal video. By setting a limit on referrals, it might stop captains complaining so much. Referees will just give them the option of a referral, in which case they go away because they have no real case.

That's all for now

 

[Professor47]

I must say it is amazing how many logical rule changes should be made but they refuse to do it. I really get the making a try 6 points if scored under the posts but I think its taking away the 'tradition' of rugby league. I think the whole process should be part of the game. I think conversions are worth too much. I'm happy with it the way it is but I wouldn't mind seeing a point try, it should make up for some interesting scorelines and situations but not many peopl e feel the samy way about conversions anyway.

 

[Kimlo]

The thing I hate about conversions is that a team can win easily off them (hazem has won a shit load of games from his goal kicking) and can easily lose off them, (V manly Parker). I think it's unfair that teams suffer because they don't have a good goal kicker, but really, is there an alternative? It's a nice part of league and you wouldn't' want it gone, maybe goals should be reduced to one point each, or trys worth 6 points, because as it is, goal kicking can easily be the difference between win or loss in a competition where there are so many close games.

 

[gUt]

The thing I hate about conversions is that a team can win easily off them (hazem has won a shit load of games from his goal kicking) and can easily lose off them, (V manly Parker). I think it's unfair that teams suffer because they don't have a good goal kicker, but really, is there an alternative? It's a nice part of league and you wouldn't' want it gone, maybe goals should be reduced to one point each, or trys worth 6 points, because as it is, goal kicking can easily be the difference between win or loss in a competition where there are so many close games.

Go and watch football for about another decade, then come back and reread this post, then give yourself an uppercut.

 

[Jeba]

The thing I hate about conversions is that a team can win easily off them (hazem has won a shit load of games from his goal kicking) and can easily lose off them, (V manly Parker). I think it's unfair that teams suffer because they don't have a good goal kicker, but really, is there an alternative? It's a nice part of league and you wouldn't' want it gone, maybe goals should be reduced to one point each, or trys worth 6 points, because as it is, goal kicking can easily be the difference between win or loss in a competition where there are so many close games.

Go and watch football for about another decade, then come back and reread this post, then give yourself an uppercut.

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[Kimlo]

The thing I hate about conversions is that a team can win easily off them (hazem has won a shit load of games from his goal kicking) and can easily lose off them, (V manly Parker). I think it's unfair that teams suffer because they don't have a good goal kicker, but really, is there an alternative? It's a nice part of league and you wouldn't' want it gone, maybe goals should be reduced to one point each, or trys worth 6 points, because as it is, goal kicking can easily be the difference between win or loss in a competition where there are so many close games.

Go and watch football for about another decade, then come back and reread this post, then give yourself an uppercut.

Ah yeah, I think goals have slightly too much effect on the outcome of a game these days, so what. The suggestion was just a random one thrown out with 2 seconds of thought. I hate it when teams lose because of poor goal kicking when they were the better team. This is just a throw ideas around thread anyway.

 

[ddd]

The thing I hate about conversions is that a team can win easily off them (hazem has won a shit load of games from his goal kicking) and can easily lose off them, (V manly Parker). I think it's unfair that teams suffer because they don't have a good goal kicker, but really, is there an alternative? It's a nice part of league and you wouldn't' want it gone, maybe goals should be reduced to one point each, or trys worth 6 points, because as it is, goal kicking can easily be the difference between win or loss in a competition where there are so many close games.

Go and watch football for about another decade, then come back and reread this post, then give yourself an uppercut.

Ah yeah, I think goals have slightly too much effect on the outcome of a game these days, so what. The suggestion was just a random one thrown out with 2 seconds of thought. I hate it when teams lose because of poor goal kicking when they were the better team. This is just a throw ideas around thread anyway.

I think one of the motivations behind the 6 point try is that there is little skill (though I would probably struggle) in kicking from right in front - however, you can't get rid of conversions from out wide - how many times has the game been in the balance with a kick from the sideline - makes for some of the most thrilling, compelling, great and Heartbreaking (Broncs v Manly) viewing, it is something that we should encourage - the 6 points would just speed things up a bit - as has been mentioned - more footy bang for our buck

 

[Kimlo]

The thing I hate about conversions is that a team can win easily off them (hazem has won a shit load of games from his goal kicking) and can easily lose off them, (V manly Parker). I think it's unfair that teams suffer because they don't have a good goal kicker, but really, is there an alternative? It's a nice part of league and you wouldn't' want it gone, maybe goals should be reduced to one point each, or trys worth 6 points, because as it is, goal kicking can easily be the difference between win or loss in a competition where there are so many close games.

Go and watch football for about another decade, then come back and reread this post, then give yourself an uppercut.

Ah yeah, I think goals have slightly too much effect on the outcome of a game these days, so what. The suggestion was just a random one thrown out with 2 seconds of thought. I hate it when teams lose because of poor goal kicking when they were the better team. This is just a throw ideas around thread anyway.

I think one of the motivations behind the 6 point try is that there is little skill (though I would probably struggle) in kicking from right in front - however, you can't get rid of conversions from out wide - how many times has the game been in the balance with a kick from the sideline - makes for some of the most thrilling, compelling, great and Heartbreaking (Broncs v Manly) viewing, it is something that we should encourage - the 6 points would just speed things up a bit - as has been mentioned - more footy bang for our buck

I agree, sideline conversions and the like are very entertaining, but IMO golden point is extremely entertaining, the entire time watching golden point you're on the edge of your seat thinking who's going to win, yet a lot of people think it should be scrapped. I think goal kicking is a skill and can be thrilling in some situations (Parker, Manly game) but I get really annoyed when the broncos lose because the other team had better goal kickers, the same way I get annoyed when broncos get to golden point but lose and get nothing out of it.

 

[ddd]

The thing I hate about conversions is that a team can win easily off them (hazem has won a shit load of games from his goal kicking) and can easily lose off them, (V manly Parker). I think it's unfair that teams suffer because they don't have a good goal kicker, but really, is there an alternative? It's a nice part of league and you wouldn't' want it gone, maybe goals should be reduced to one point each, or trys worth 6 points, because as it is, goal kicking can easily be the difference between win or loss in a competition where there are so many close games.

Go and watch football for about another decade, then come back and reread this post, then give yourself an uppercut.

Ah yeah, I think goals have slightly too much effect on the outcome of a game these days, so what. The suggestion was just a random one thrown out with 2 seconds of thought. I hate it when teams lose because of poor goal kicking when they were the better team. This is just a throw ideas around thread anyway.

I think one of the motivations behind the 6 point try is that there is little skill (though I would probably struggle) in kicking from right in front - however, you can't get rid of conversions from out wide - how many times has the game been in the balance with a kick from the sideline - makes for some of the most thrilling, compelling, great and Heartbreaking (Broncs v Manly) viewing, it is something that we should encourage - the 6 points would just speed things up a bit - as has been mentioned - more footy bang for our buck

I agree, sideline conversions and the like are very entertaining, but IMO golden point is extremely entertaining, the entire time watching golden point you're on the edge of your seat thinking who's going to win, yet a lot of people think it should be scrapped. I think goal kicking is a skill and can be thrilling in some situations (Parker, Manly game) but I get really annoyed when the broncos lose because the other team had better goal kickers, the same way I get annoyed when broncos get to golden point but lose and get nothing out of it.

But mate, the Broncos can't win all the time - we can't just take things out of the game just because the broncos aren't topps at them! Corey's a good goal kicker, he's struggling to find form that's all. It is a skill, like scoring, linebreaks, catching from kicks and tackling.

What was a great post was Coxy saying the points systems should be changed relating to changing the points scale for a golden point victory:

4 points - win in regular time
3 points - win in golden point
1 point - loss in golden point
0 points - loss in regular time

That was a great suggestion - I'm sure that would help with that empty feeling after a golden point loss - though perhaps that it's still all up for grabs is what make golden point so exciting - you need to keep it up, after 80 hard minutes for even longer - cause if you let it slide - it's all gone

Guess I'm a bit undecided

 

[Kimlo]

[quote="broncospwn":2kbhr30e]The thing I hate about conversions is that a team can win easily off them (hazem has won a shit load of games from his goal kicking) and can easily lose off them, (V manly Parker). I think it's unfair that teams suffer because they don't have a good goal kicker, but really, is there an alternative? It's a nice part of league and you wouldn't' want it gone, maybe goals should be reduced to one point each, or trys worth 6 points, because as it is, goal kicking can easily be the difference between win or loss in a competition where there are so many close games.

Go and watch football for about another decade, then come back and reread this post, then give yourself an uppercut.

Ah yeah, I think goals have slightly too much effect on the outcome of a game these days, so what. The suggestion was just a random one thrown out with 2 seconds of thought. I hate it when teams lose because of poor goal kicking when they were the better team. This is just a throw ideas around thread anyway.

I think one of the motivations behind the 6 point try is that there is little skill (though I would probably struggle) in kicking from right in front - however, you can't get rid of conversions from out wide - how many times has the game been in the balance with a kick from the sideline - makes for some of the most thrilling, compelling, great and Heartbreaking (Broncs v Manly) viewing, it is something that we should encourage - the 6 points would just speed things up a bit - as has been mentioned - more footy bang for our buck

I agree, sideline conversions and the like are very entertaining, but IMO golden point is extremely entertaining, the entire time watching golden point you're on the edge of your seat thinking who's going to win, yet a lot of people think it should be scrapped. I think goal kicking is a skill and can be thrilling in some situations (Parker, Manly game) but I get really annoyed when the broncos lose because the other team had better goal kickers, the same way I get annoyed when broncos get to golden point but lose and get nothing out of it.

But mate, the Broncos can't win all the time - we can't just take things out of the game just because the broncos aren't topps at them! Corey's a good goal kicker, he's struggling to find form that's all. It is a skill, like scoring, linebreaks, catching from kicks and tackling.

What was a great post was Coxy saying the points systems should be changed relating to changing the points scale for a golden point victory:

4 points - win in regular time
3 points - win in golden point
1 point - loss in golden point
0 points - loss in regular time

That was a great suggestion - I'm sure that would help with that empty feeling after a golden point loss - though perhaps that it's still all up for grabs is what make golden point so exciting - you need to keep it up, after 80 hard minutes for even longer - cause if you let it slide - it's all gone

Guess I'm a bit undecided[/quote:2kbhr30e]

Yeah that's fair enough, it's more being biased than anything. I also agree with that golden point system, because it's a very empty feeling when your team goes toe to toe for 85-90 minutes and comes out with nothing to show for it.

 

[OXY-351]

Minimum D cup size for all cheerleaders

$4 Rum and Cokes

Less harsh penalties for female streakers

 

[lynx000]

The thing I hate about conversions is that a team can win easily off them (hazem has won a shit load of games from his goal kicking) and can easily lose off them, (V manly Parker). I think it's unfair that teams suffer because they don't have a good goal kicker, but really, is there an alternative? It's a nice part of league and you wouldn't' want it gone, maybe goals should be reduced to one point each, or trys worth 6 points, because as it is, goal kicking can easily be the difference between win or loss in a competition where there are so many close games.

Yes, and six point tries, one point conversions. And whilst we're at it, why don't we all wear helmets and ridiculous amounts of padding and start throwing forward passes.

 

[lynx000]

What was a great post was Coxy saying the points systems should be changed relating to changing the points scale for a golden point victory:

4 points - win in regular time
3 points - win in golden point
1 point - loss in golden point
0 points - loss in regular time

I think this is a really good idea as well. Which means there is virtually no hope of it being brought into the NRL in our lifetime. The NRL - where good ideas go to die.

 

[Coxy]

Note the head gear and ridiculous amounts of padding on the shoulders of Steve Menzies :P