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Message: [QUOTE="DigitalDaz, post: 3168797, member: 15367"] This thread started with the hint of "conspiracy". Of course the "six again rule" is the worst rule ever introduced into the game, for a number of reasons. And yes, I believe it has been used against the Broncos to manage game results. Why do I say this confidentally? Here's a few basic facts: * The "six again" rule penalty is grossly disproportionate to the "crime" * It puts incredible power in the hands of the referee with virtually no scrutiny (no TV replays, and no statistics published by the NRL) * Calls are never questioned by commentators * Calls can't be challenged with the "captain's challenge" * Even if statistics were published, they don't tell the story because the true influence of "six again" is WHEN it is given (in the defending teams 20 or on tackle 5) * The law can easily be used to sway games * The current political climate is anti-private enterprise. Broncos is the big fish in the Australian sporting world - take the Broncos down and NRL will go down with it. Why was this incredibly flawed and dangerous rule introduced right after the lockdown? To sum up - this is a highly influential rule, with virtually no checks-and-balances. And I don't believe the above risks are cancelled out by any perceived increase in the quality or speed of the game. [/QUOTE]

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