Re: Line speed : Fri Sep 19, 2014 8:05 pm
Big Steve wrote:
Last night there were a number of 3 man tackle by Huddersfield, 3 rd man going in low. I've seen all teams do this, even saints.
The difference with Wigan is that they do it more than others - it takes a lot of effort and commitment to get so many people in the tackle. As long as they are not going in low and at a stopped player then fine , until the rules change otherwise.
They don't get penalised because it's not against the rules.
They also get the benefit of some fifty fifty calls, but then doesn't everyone?
The difference with Wigan is that they do it more than others - it takes a lot of effort and commitment to get so many people in the tackle. As long as they are not going in low and at a stopped player then fine , until the rules change otherwise.
They don't get penalised because it's not against the rules.
They also get the benefit of some fifty fifty calls, but then doesn't everyone?
Spot on Steve. The difference for the most part is down to commitment. I've been watching with great interest tonight in the light of some of the opinions expressed in this thread and taking particular note of the issues raised. Both sides are doing exactly what is being complained about here. The difference seems to be willingness to put the extra effort in rather than any lack of intent. It's certainly not the case that these are somehow 'Wigan tactics' as both teams tonight, as well as Huddersfield last night, are employing the very same tactics. Just not with the same relentless commitment. To complain that Wigan do it more as if it's some sort of injustice is totally missing the point. Wigan do it more because they are prepared to make the extra effort required to get the extra bodies involved in the tackle. You may as well say a team shouldn't be allowed to score more tries than another because it isn't fair!