NRL in turmoil - ARLC bans shoulder charge

[ParraEelsNRL]

As long as there is an attempt to wrap the arms first, the shoulder charge will remain in some manner.

It's called interpretation. (been a law in Union for years)

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[Striker]

Pussy whipped my freaking arse!

El's right. This will all blow over. All this decision will do is throw the emphasis back onto tackling, good and hard. That's what the game is all about at the base and banning the shoulder charge will make little if any difference. Yeah it's exciting when it happens, but how often does it happen? Really, it's just a simple alternative for someone who can't tackle. And I think if anyone can't tackle they shouldn't even be playing league!

[Xman]

Pussy whipped my freaking arse!

El's right. This will all blow over. All this decision will do is throw the emphasis back onto tackling, good and hard. That's what the game is all about at the base and banning the shoulder charge will make little if any difference. Yeah it's exciting when it happens, but how often does it happen? Really, it's just a simple alternative for someone who can't tackle. And I think if anyone can't tackle they shouldn't even be playing league!

The outrage is from RL fans, players and coaches. All we are doing is sitting back and laughing

[ParraEelsNRL]

Yeah looks like we are all blowing up.

[Xman]

Yeah looks like we are all blowing up.

yeah, funny that!

I linked a poll which showed 53% of NRL fans disagreed with the change.

[ParraEelsNRL]

Yep, and if you like, I can show you a union forum where a heap of the posters voted against the SC just to make it out that more were upset.

I wouldn't be surprised if a heap of you here and at Big Poofy done the same thing.

[Xman]

Yep, and if you like, I can show you a union forum where a heap of the posters voted against the SC just to make it out that more were upset.

I wouldn't be surprised if a heap of you here and at Big Poofy done the same thing.

more tinfoil hat stuff from our RL members

SO why the big reaction on LU? AFL fans too? Seems to me the odd AFL was the only person defending the change

[ParraEelsNRL]

Because a lot of people don't sit back and think before posting, sport is emotional and people tend to jump straight in when it comes to their sport without thinking things through first.

I hate the rules being changed, but I can see why they are doing it, NZ has banned SC in their local comps for over a decade or close too, other countries have done the same over the years, for once, it's the NRL behind all the other RL playing nations on this one.

[Striker]

Yeah looks like we are all blowing up.

yeah, funny that!

I linked a poll which showed 53% of NRL fans disagreed with the change.

Oh well let's just throw a party huh, X! Like freaking politicians, polls mean nothing. This is a knee jerk reaction only and it'll calm down when those who voted in that poll realise that they're complaining about nothing, and it'll help league in the long term.

[cos789]

Because a lot of people don't sit back and think before posting, sport is emotional and people tend to jump straight in when it comes to their sport without thinking things through first.

I hate the rules being changed, but I can see why they are doing it, NZ has banned SC in their local comps for over a decade or close too, other countries have done the same over the years, for once, it's the NRL behind all the other RL playing nations on this one.

What's the matter parafeel, trying to talk logical for once because this is the big fail for rl.
Now it's just a pussy sport bowing down to the bleetings of little johny's mother.

No 10,000 emoticons rants and abuse ! You must be really hurting on this on PF.

PFffffffT.

[King-Eliagh]

Yeah they use the word "risk" a lot. Didnt i say before people who play contact sports are aware of the risks and choose to participate for the enjoyment and fulfillment it provides vis a vis the 'risks' associated.

As is highlighted in your article, "The other thing is even if you don't hit the head, there can be major damage to the rib cage and the organs behind the rib cage."

So as I suggested earlier again, shall we ban marngrook and RL now Xman? Because there can be major damage to the rib cage and organs within? I've told you this before chumpo but me thinks you're following the wrong sport and/or dont actually understand the sport you follow very well.

yeah, about players and risks. You are aware that players are now suing the NFL for long term affects of injuries associated with concussion?

Ahhh > And your point is? You think these NFL players and the american judicial system have got it right? Seriously Xman, there's a thing called personal responsibility. Generally this comes with adulthood, but some 'adults' dont actually have/understand it, such as yourself and the dumb NFL players you cite

[Striker]

And NFL players wear padding and helmets just as an aside.........

[cos789]

OK let's agree that the nrl has done the right thing.

But why should anyone want to watch this pussey sport anymore?

[Xman]

Yeah they use the word "risk" a lot. Didnt i say before people who play contact sports are aware of the risks and choose to participate for the enjoyment and fulfillment it provides vis a vis the 'risks' associated.

As is highlighted in your article, "The other thing is even if you don't hit the head, there can be major damage to the rib cage and the organs behind the rib cage."

So as I suggested earlier again, shall we ban marngrook and RL now Xman? Because there can be major damage to the rib cage and organs within? I've told you this before chumpo but me thinks you're following the wrong sport and/or dont actually understand the sport you follow very well.

yeah, about players and risks. You are aware that players are now suing the NFL for long term affects of injuries associated with concussion?

Ahhh > And your point is? You think these NFL players and the american judicial system have got it right? Seriously Xman, there's a thing called personal responsibility. Generally this comes with adulthood, but some 'adults' dont actually have/understand it, such as yourself and the dumb NFL players you cite

my point is the sport needs to consider long term affects of injury especially with unnecessary contact like a shoulder charge. In todays litigious society they could suffer if a player decides to take it further.

[Striker]

If said charge causes enough of an injury to cause a lawsuit, the victim shouldn't have been playing to begin with because they weren't tough enough! Anyway, it's a minor part of the game which won't be missed. By the time the next season begins, objectors will have moved on.