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RogerE

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No more tries using post protector
« on: May 12, 2020, 04:36:41 PM »
Just announced on Radio 5. No more grounding at base of post protector.

Why not introduce American Football type posts?
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NellyWellyWaspy

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Re: No more tries using post protector
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2020, 04:48:29 PM »
Unintended consequences ...

Defence will now use the post shields as part of their defensive line and push players into them.
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Re: No more tries using post protector
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2020, 04:51:33 PM »
Quote from: NellyWellyWaspy on May 12, 2020, 04:48:29 PM
Unintended consequences ...

Defence will now use the post shields as part of their defensive line and push players into them.

Is there a size restriction on post protectors Or do home teams invest in massive wide post protectors for the end they are defending?
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Re: No more tries using post protector
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2020, 05:37:51 PM »
Did they say anything about who is affected by the rule change?
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Re: No more tries using post protector
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2020, 06:44:40 PM »
I'm pleased about this. Scoring at the base of the posts is too easy and impossible to defend. Supports outside of the in goal area could work.
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Re: No more tries using post protector
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2020, 11:35:23 PM »
I’ve never understood why posts can’t be two feet behind try line
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Trevs Big Tackle

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Re: No more tries using post protector
« Reply #6 on: May 13, 2020, 02:39:36 PM »
This thread is useless without gifs...

https://i.imgur.com/a5VfrQ2.gifv
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Re: No more tries using post protector
« Reply #7 on: May 13, 2020, 08:58:09 PM »
I expect Sarries will start a trend for thirty five foot wide post protectors.....
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Re: No more tries using post protector
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2020, 07:11:04 AM »
For me it is a good ruling. Any rule changes which reduces"pick and go, pick and go etc." are welcome. Now can we have a rule change restricting numerous players from joining the line out maul close to the try line please.
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Re: No more tries using post protector
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2020, 07:45:09 AM »
Deepest sympathy goes out to all referees. Who would want their  job.
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