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Why is a quick tap not allowed any more?

Roar Pro
27th September, 2010
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I have been miffed by many of the rules implemented by the NRL, from the stripping rule to walking off the mark shambles. But the one which annoys me the most is the way the referees do not allow a team to take a quick tap.

A prime example was in the Roosters-Gold Coast game.

A penalty was given at the ruck and the Gold Coast wanted to take a quick tap. But the referee came running over and said, “No no no, I haven;t given you the mark.”

What a crock!

The penalty was right where the player got tackled. This has happened on so many occasions this year and it needs to change. It allows the defense to get set and takes away any advantage.

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