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There is a time wasting epidemic in the modern game. In every game we see teams practice extremely cynical time wasting tactics which are having a negative effect on the flow of the game and evenness of contests.
Over the weekend, there were two cases that stood out where players used blatant time wasting tactics to halt the momentum of their opponents.
One was Cameron Smith who, when setting the ball from a restart, looks like he is trying to crack a safe.
The other one, James Maloney who before taking a line drop out took a little stroll and then refreshed himself with a drink from his trainer.
Is it possible that one of the game’s best players (and a future immortal) really struggles to set the ball for a kick off in the last 20 minutes off the game?
Since when is a line drop out a drinks break? In this case the opposition team has earns a line drop out, surely they deserve a quick restart.
I don’t mean to single out these two as all teams have employed these tactics however these ploys are extremely obvious and take the excitement out of the game, particularly when the opposition is attempting to mount a comeback and has some momentum.
Lastly, these tactics set an extremely poor example for kids as they deny opponents a fair crack.
I agree with recent crackdowns on high shots however this issue also requires urgent attention.
Also when did quick taps become so slow? We shouldn’t criticise rugby until we resolve our own issues that we experience during all stoppages.
A recent report flagged that during an NRL game that there was only 49 minutes of play. This is a disgrace. We don’t buy memberships, tickets, and pay TV subscriptions to watch players dawdle at kickoffs,scrums, dropouts and during kicks.
Everyone in the game is earning more and the fans are paying more every year.
It’s just not good enough.
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