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Jaws
Did Melbourne have to pay the money back when they got stripped of their premierships and minor premierships?
Auckland Nines 2016
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HaroldBishop
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I think it was invested in one of GI's properties.
BlackWhiteBlue
Jaws
They got a 700k fine didnt they? Which was dispersed between all other clubs i believe. Whether that took in to account actual winnings i dunno
Western Sharkie
Jaws
We would have 2. 1988 and 1999
Proud Shark
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AT least once in their careers every rugby league player has wanted the chance to have a moment again.
He wouldn’t throw that crazy pass. She wouldn’t chance that risky chip and chase.
Unlucky for the spectators, high-risk plays are discouraged by NRL coaches because 90 per cent of the time they do not come off.
Oh, but when they do, they’re fascinating.
The Auckland Nines is the kind of tournament where players are encouraged to take chances and the NRL has come up with a way to make it risk-free in 2016.
On Thursday the NRL announced a rule change for the Auckland Nines in February, giving teams a ‘free play’ advantage after the opposing team makes a mistake.
The rule allows the team who gains possession from a mistake to attempt a high-risk play without fear of losing advantage.
Here’s how it works.
The referee will call “zero tackle” when a team gains possession from either a knock on, forward pass or accidental off-side.
They will then signal a ‘free play’, which will give the team in possession an extra advantage, meaning they will retain the ball even if they make a mistake on the first play.
Just think of the opportunistic passes and ridiculous kicks that may or may not come off!
Even if the ball is lost or dropped on the first play, the referee will order a play-the-ball at the sight of the original infringement.
Advantage is only complete if the team scores, if a player commits foul play or a player with the ball is tackled.
The rule also states that teams can kick the ball on a turnover play and get it back if the team that committed the error recovers it, and they will also get possession back following a tap down or strip.
The NRL has confirmed this is the only major rule change for the Waitangi Weekend tournament.
THE NEW CLAUSE — FREE PLAY ADVANTAGE
1. The Referee should look to play advantage wherever possible.
a. Following a knock on, forward pass, or accidental off-side and where the non-offending team gains possession, the Referee will immediately call and signal “zero tackle” to indicate a “free play” and allow play to continue until the ball is correctly brought into play (or points are scored) at the next play-the-ball, providing the team attempting to take advantage is still in possession.
b. The advantage shall be deemed as complete when (a) the ball is correctly brought back into play i.e., play-the-ball on “zero tackle”;
(b) points have been scored (by scoring of a try or kicking a field goal), or (c) the team in possession is penalised for foul play.
c. For the purpose of this Law, the opposing team playing at the ball during the “free play” will not constitute possession, and the advantage should be allowed to continue.
d. If the non-offending team is still in possession at the next play-the-ball then the Referee will call and signal that tackle as “zero tackle”. If the team attempting to take advantage loses possession before the next play-the-ball then the Referee will blow his/her whistle and order a play-the-ball to the (original) non-offending team at the point of the original infringement.
He wouldn’t throw that crazy pass. She wouldn’t chance that risky chip and chase.
Unlucky for the spectators, high-risk plays are discouraged by NRL coaches because 90 per cent of the time they do not come off.
Oh, but when they do, they’re fascinating.
The Auckland Nines is the kind of tournament where players are encouraged to take chances and the NRL has come up with a way to make it risk-free in 2016.
On Thursday the NRL announced a rule change for the Auckland Nines in February, giving teams a ‘free play’ advantage after the opposing team makes a mistake.
The rule allows the team who gains possession from a mistake to attempt a high-risk play without fear of losing advantage.
Here’s how it works.
The referee will call “zero tackle” when a team gains possession from either a knock on, forward pass or accidental off-side.
They will then signal a ‘free play’, which will give the team in possession an extra advantage, meaning they will retain the ball even if they make a mistake on the first play.
Just think of the opportunistic passes and ridiculous kicks that may or may not come off!
Even if the ball is lost or dropped on the first play, the referee will order a play-the-ball at the sight of the original infringement.
Advantage is only complete if the team scores, if a player commits foul play or a player with the ball is tackled.
The rule also states that teams can kick the ball on a turnover play and get it back if the team that committed the error recovers it, and they will also get possession back following a tap down or strip.
The NRL has confirmed this is the only major rule change for the Waitangi Weekend tournament.
THE NEW CLAUSE — FREE PLAY ADVANTAGE
1. The Referee should look to play advantage wherever possible.
a. Following a knock on, forward pass, or accidental off-side and where the non-offending team gains possession, the Referee will immediately call and signal “zero tackle” to indicate a “free play” and allow play to continue until the ball is correctly brought into play (or points are scored) at the next play-the-ball, providing the team attempting to take advantage is still in possession.
b. The advantage shall be deemed as complete when (a) the ball is correctly brought back into play i.e., play-the-ball on “zero tackle”;
(b) points have been scored (by scoring of a try or kicking a field goal), or (c) the team in possession is penalised for foul play.
c. For the purpose of this Law, the opposing team playing at the ball during the “free play” will not constitute possession, and the advantage should be allowed to continue.
d. If the non-offending team is still in possession at the next play-the-ball then the Referee will call and signal that tackle as “zero tackle”. If the team attempting to take advantage loses possession before the next play-the-ball then the Referee will blow his/her whistle and order a play-the-ball to the (original) non-offending team at the point of the original infringement.
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Not a fan of the idea.
Gards
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I can see situations where the team in possession and with the advantage free play would be better served to make a deliberate error such as a knock on in order to get the play to go back to the point of the original infringement.
I.e. in a case where their advantage play goes wrong and they end up losing ground
In the context of the nines through I don't see it as an issue though and feel it should add to the spectacle of what is already only a semi-serious tournament
I.e. in a case where their advantage play goes wrong and they end up losing ground
In the context of the nines through I don't see it as an issue though and feel it should add to the spectacle of what is already only a semi-serious tournament
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I'm fine with it for this exhibition tournament. Hopefully goes no further than that.
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Any ideas when we'll see a squad? About a month to go, can't wait to get some footy back.
snowman
Total gronk
16th of Jan or there abouts
Tatus
Not-So-Great White
Gift Cards, but they wont be honored
HaroldBishop
Megalodon
Boned by Dick.
vicsharkfan
Jaws
Got dicked by dick..
endevour shark
Bull Shark
Nice one Addy
slide rule
Jaws
Apparently the competition is being renamed The Auckland Nine Cents in Every Dollar.
Matty C of the Shire
Great White
Hey ladies and gents,
The Auckland nines will be screened in the Summer time bar area for the duration of the nines ( not locker room).
They'll be using the big screen for the event too.
The Auckland nines will be screened in the Summer time bar area for the duration of the nines ( not locker room).
They'll be using the big screen for the event too.
stormshark
Jaws
I'l gizyas some waves from the ground!