Yep, they reduced it to 10 in 2008, I've read something saying they may be looking into reducing it further aswell.

I agree with this. This is Rugby League, not NFL.

I don't think the 'once you're off, you're off' rule should apply, but I do think that there should be four subs who can come back on once only after being brought off.

In other words eight interchanges.

Exactly my thought. It was predictable and boring! I've said for ages this game is too forwards dominated and I agree with Rogues that stamina and strength should be part of it.

The source btw was the Murdoch gutter press.

i am sure that Ryan Hoffman said that he thought that we had too many interchanges over here and it means people don't have to be able to do the minutes they should do...

Unlike Brian, I like the idea of rotating subs, , so if there's any changes to be done, maybe have only three on the bench, and reduce the numbers of interchanges allowed.

One of the reasons I went for a straight six and no interchange (two U21) was to help blood the younger players. The U20 league is not working.

The NRL has 10 substitutes and is delivers an exceptional quality of sport I don't see any thing wrong with this move.

Although it makes my life a bit harder, I think it'll only benefit us in the long run

Will mean players like Feka and Fatimona are less effective and less used. Teams won't want to bring a big, fat impact prop on for 10 mins and use 1/5 subs on them alone. Hopefully this will lead to a more durable forward pack that can beat Aussie packs and will hopefully provide a better standard of rugby.

always wondered why we haven't had this in sooner really

I'm certain I heard wiggy mention it during the 4 nations.

Step in the right direction for me. It's a move to bring us in line with the NRL and international rules so it will benefit our players to get used to it before world cup.

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Don't know whether I agree with this one:



Expect to see wingers scoring more tries next season.

This is definitely a step in the right direction, 12 was always far too many. I would still like to see 8 interchanges though. I would really like to see these rule changes be universal though and be made by the international board, as opposed to Australia doing whatever they want and us copying a couple of years later.

This is the odd one for me - what prompted this??

Only eight interchanges (from four subs) in the U18 and U20 comps.

It being used in the mid season 7s comp I suspect.

Sorry if this has been posted elsewhere but with the rule change for Corner flags - What's the point in them other than to look pretty ?

Also implementing Rah Rah rules for allowing a drop kick as a conversion !!

The interchange rule seems a little short sighted if you ask me. If the idea is to keep forwards on the pitch longer then surely they are risking player welfare aren't they ?

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The new interchange rules are to stop players getting away with being fat whoppers and just playing for short spells imo. Less interchanges mean that more emphasis will be on clubs to make sure their players are in peak condition which should lead to a better quality game and better players.

Ive no idea what the thinking is behind the drop kick conversion though

None of the rule changes upset me really, but I'm disappointed the 'on report' option wasn't changed. It's become a kop out for many referees and linesmen which often allows an offending player or team to continue the game unpunished. With video technology there's simply no excuse for passing anything but the most complicated incidents to the beak. Personally I'd have done away with it completely and have our officials earning their wage



Feel for Salford. Two fewer interchanges and they've got Feka Palea'asina on the books.

The rule change for Super League Academy (Under-20) and Super League Cup (Under-1icon_cool.gif competitions seems to have gone unnoticed but I think it's an indication of where we're heading:
'Each team may nominate a maximum of four replacements before the start of the game. Their names along with those of the players must be given to the referee before the start of the game. A maximum of 8 interchanges will be allowed from the 17 named players.'

Having a fitter more mobile pack will become even more important with less subs. Hopefully the fitness standards over the last 2 seasons continue or even get surpassed in 2012.