The NRL is asking clubs to have their say on the Bunker, the judiciary process and a crackdown on one of the biggest blights in the modern game – incorrect play-the-balls – in its end of year review.
Players not touching the ball with their foot in the play-the-ball is a long-running problem but the NRL is looking at ways of solving the issue.
Many players only make a feeble attempt to touch the ball with their foot or wave their boot in the direction of the ball as they roll it back to the dummy half as they try to complete the process as quickly as possible.
NRL head of football Graham Annesley has offered all 17 clubs a chance to have their say on how head office should fix this problem as well as any issues they have with the Bunker, judiciary process and concussion protocols according to a Sydney Morning Herald report.
They have also been asked for feedback on changes introduced last season surrounding kick-chase disruptors, obstruction interpretations, leg lifting by a third tackler and use of the sin bin for high shots.
The Bunker is in the crosshairs yet again after Wayne Bennett and Ivan Cleary slammed its use and decision-making process late in the season.
Cleary was fuming after a try was disallowed in their preliminary final win over Cronulla at a crucial stage of the match and Annesley was later forced to admit that the Bunker official made a blunder on the obstruction call.
Clubs have also been asked “what innovations would you suggest for the 2025 season” so the NRL’s constant flow of rule changes could have more added next year.
“Firstly, it’s important to remember that overall the game is in great shape,” Annesley wrote in his correspondence with the clubs.
“While fan engagement has never been higher, the commission is always focused on ensuring the views of stakeholders are at the forefront of planning for every new season.
“As such, we are currently undertaking our annual process of gathering feedback from clubs, club members and commercial partners.
“The data, trends, and feedback provided will be collated, analysed and considered by the commission to determine whether any rules, policies or procedures require tweaking for the 2025 season.”
Trent Robinson. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)
Robinsons recovering after gas explosion
Roosters coach Trent Robinson and his wife Sandra were airlifted to hospital earlier this week after a gas explosion in the Hunter Valley.
They were holidaying at former ARL boss John Quayle’s property and suffered burns to their arms on Monday night when a gas bottle exploded while they were preparing dinner.
After being taken to John Hunter Hospital in Newcastle they were released during the week and have since returned to their home in Sydney following their lucky escape.
Quayle and his family members were unharmed by the incident.
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