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Tim Horan (67)
Damn love it. Good on them for trying new things.
Broadcast options for Australian Rugby
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Mark Loane (55)
I don’t think so - considering there is no content yet and the official launch date is next weekend I wouldn’t think it will update until then
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Phil Kearns (64)
However, local changes are a two-edged sword. The success or failure of the Wobbs is, to my mind, the most important determinate in the popularity of the game here. The further our domestic comps diverge from the international rules the greater the possibility that our national team will under-perform. Like it or not (and I do not particularly like it) we have to have a national team that can perform and win at NH rugby when we are playing against that sort of opposition, under those sort of conditions.
We have to have halves, wingers, and full backs who can kick, and catch, under all sorts of conditions, against all sorts of opposition.
All the experimental laws in place don't fundamentally change any aspect of the game which is the key.
I agree with you that we can't diverge too far from the actual laws of the game that we will use at international level but these are fine. They are all approved variations and based on history, there's a reasonable prospect that some of these will become part of the laws of the game in the future.
We do need to be able to kick well in general play and if anything, having a couple of laws that provide an advantage for a good kick could encourage that.
mate, I am seeing it everywhere! Can't get away from it. Perhaps its the old red car rule.
Walked past four posters in a row at Central Station. Michael Hooper, Grace Hamilton, Taniela Tupou, Grace Hamilton. Love it.
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Ken Catchpole (46)
Social media game from everyone has come on leaps and bounds also. Rugby.com.au, All the states and Stan seem to have a joint approach.
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Michael Lynagh (62)
There was a really good long as played in prime time on 9 here in Sydney. Really pushing all the elements that make Rugby great. It's been a really refreshing experience to see the game actually advertised extensively for once.
Mr Wobbly
Alan Cameron (40)
A little feature from the Oz Open broadcast.....
Edit: Embed doesn't seem to work. Here's a link instead: https://fb.watch/3yVSMIK3Em/
Edit: Embed doesn't seem to work. Here's a link instead: https://fb.watch/3yVSMIK3Em/
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Peter Sullivan (51)
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/su...-for-2021-season/VXD57JA6W7RZ5Q6VNOZKKMLYCY/#
Anyway, I would think the changes to 20-40 (or whatever is called) actually has a positive impact on our players. It causes them to have heads up to see where the opposition players are, if there's an opportunity to run they can take it, or if it allows for a kick it gives them an opportunity kick.
The Australian public moans whenever our players kick the ball (how many times have you heard "run it straight" at club level?) so they shy away from it. But most importantly, we had a coach that tried to out run a clearing kick.
Kicking can be entertaining so long as there are chasers to put pressure on the receiver. I love seeing our players execute a well timed tackle on the opposing team.
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Dick Tooth (41)
I’m seeing it all through Brisbane as well. And I’m currently up in Rockhampton for the day for work and saw some big, prominent billboards along the main strip too. AND lots of ads pushing it during the tennis on 9 last night. GO RUGBY!
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
I like the captain's call idea generally but the scope is too broad: 'Captains will have 10 seconds after a try is scored to challenge anything since the last stoppage.'
There can be huge gaps between stops in play. There is nothing worse than calling back a try for something that happened many phases prior.
There can be huge gaps between stops in play. There is nothing worse than calling back a try for something that happened many phases prior.
Scooter
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
Reg I am still working from home so other than going to a couple of BBL games and the Aus Open tennis on Monday I haven't been out much. I haven't been into the Melbourne CBD proper. But I was happy to see the ad in the suburbs last night.
I believe there are posters at Southern Cross (Spencer Street) train station. Good to see the promotion by 9 and Stan and that the promotions are also happening in Melbourne. Often in the past you wouldn't know Super Rugby or the Rebels existed in terms of promotion in Melbourne.
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Jim Lenehan (48)
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Michael Lynagh (62)
Lol but probably lot of people not seeing the billboards as still not able to go to the office and working from home until end of June....I am so over working from home....zoom....
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
I could work from home until the day i die.
Scooter
Nicholas Shehadie (39)
The only thing I miss about working from home is the in person human interaction. Otherwise like you happy to work from home.