NRL Considers A String Of Rule Changes for 2020

[bondi.boy]

DT today:

"A number of proposals are being thought out as part of several committees established by the NRL ahead of their planned return."

"Among the considerations:

. Lifting interchanges from 8 to 10.
. Introducing an 18th man who can take the field if a player is ruled out because of concussion.
. Having a 15 minute half time instead of 10.
. Potential for drink breaks at the 20th minute mark.
. 20 players available for selection up to an hour before kick-off.

" Not all of these proposals will be brought in but they are just some of the measures being discussed in a bid to combat potential injury concerns for players who might be underdone."

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Help us or hinder us?

[The Skeez]

DT today:

"A number of proposals are being thought out as part of several committees established by the NRL ahead of their planned return."

"Among the considerations:

. Lifting interchanges from 8 to 10.
. Introducing an 18th man who can take the field if a player is ruled out because of concussion.
. Having a 15 minute half time instead of 10.
. Potential for drink breaks at the 20th minute mark.
. 20 players available for selection up to an hour before kick-off.

" Not all of these proposals will be brought in but they are just some of the measures being discussed in a bid to combat potential injury concerns for players who might be underdone."

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Help us or hinder us?

The increase in breaks is a directive from the broadcasters who still demand change like they own the competition.

[Thirteen]

Who wants a longer half time? Not me.

[bondi.boy]

I can see headbins to get that 18th man on.

[bondi.boy]

Who wants a longer half time? Not me.

I'm not sure about it.
I never played the game.
One question I have is:
" If players come off at half time and cool down for 15 mins, do they get to feel like the match is over and it's going home time?"

[Jacks Fur Coat]

Half times are usually closer to 15 minutes than 10 anyway. If they say 15, get ready for 20!

[bondi.boy]

20 mins.
Players could have a "power-nap".

[Hawkeye]

When was the last time there was 10 min half time. Officially it is 10 minutes, but in reality its always between 15 & 20.

[Jacks Fur Coat]

When was the last time there was 10 min half time. Officially it is 10 minutes, but in reality its always between 15 & 20.

You took the words right outta my mouth...ohh it must have been while..

Stop right there!

[ConGa]

All points to more advertisements revenue from my perspective

[Mad_Rabid_Rooster]

I know it is not directly related, but I wish they could introduce a rule to start the games on time.

No other code in world sport that I am aware of treats their starting times with such contempt.

I know it annoys commentators like the ABC' s Andrew Moore; it bloody well annoys me too!