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Paul. I agree with you. I was just pointing out the situation as I see it.
Recently play has had a more serious slant to it, and this is obviously due to the more competitive style we've all adopted, pre and post tournament.
I'm not against this in any way. I enjoy the rough and tumble as much as the next player. I understand that the rule book has been created to help make these tussles more fair and safer. But for me working out every players different 'cheats' and then trying to overcome them is a huge part of what any competitive sport is all about.
Rules is rules is rules, and we now have the definitive LHBPA rule book which we should all know inside out if we're going to continue to compete in the National Series and pull our weight with the reffing etc. But throw in's with us lot - surely there should be a bit of leeway to ensure our weekly sessions continue to be a good laugh, slightly drunken...oh, and competitive?x
Back to the mallets, how do people feel about adopting a 'no shonky mallets on the court' rule? To my eyes, the high mallet looks like the most dangerous problem during play at the moment. I know we've got a first aid kit now, but I'd rather not have to use it trying to save an eye or hold a cheek together because somebody couldn't be arsed to counter sink a bolt or cap the end of their shaft! (Matron!)