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‘Maybe they’re protesting’: Bizarre NRL kick-off trial sparks debate as ‘flaw’ already found
The NRL’s experimental kick-off rule has already sparked plenty of debate after being tested for the first time in the clash between the Broncos and Melbourne Storm.
Under the proposed change, the team conceding a try would get the choice of whether to receive the kick-off or kick it themselves.
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As Luke Keary pointed out, there aren’t many situations where a team would actually choose to kick-off.
Freddy casts doubt on Storm, Broncos promise ahead of rule trial
League legend Brad Fittler has cast doubt on Melbourne and Brisbane’s claims that the captain, and not coach, will decide whether to kick off or receive as the NRL trials a rule change on Thursday night.
The Storm and Broncos will be guinea pigs as the league trials a new rule which allows the team that concedes a try to decide whether they kick off, or receive the kick-off.
A proposed change to the kick-off rule will be trialled on Thursday night. Getty Images
The captain of the conceding team will have to inform the referee of their decision and both Melbourne and Brisbane plan to leave it in their hands, and not be influenced by the coaching staff.
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NRL live updates: Brisbane Broncos face the Melbourne Storm
60 min: Munster short kick sits up beautifully for Fa’alogo to score. Meaney converts. Storm 36-14
59 min: Leo returns from the sin bin to make it 13 on 13 again. Storm 30-14
49 min: Leo sin-binned and put on report for a high tackle on Jordan Riki. Hunt scores soon after no fewer than three kicks from Broncos players. Perham misses the kick. Storm lead 30-14 – and, just for something different, elect to receive the kick-off.
45 min: Anderson outjumps former teammate Fa’alogo in the contest for a bomb but knocks the ball on over the line. Storm 30-10
41 min: Melbourne kick off to a Broncos side trailing by at least four scores. Big mountain to climb for them. Storm 30-10
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