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I'm following the debate and think it's important. Too many people play polo, and moan indirectly about 'the rules', but don't engage with the debate. I think in that video Will clearly fouled Clement. Obviously they are both skilled players, and I think Will almost admitted guilt by saying he commited to the line and couldn't stop in time. It's competetive, mistakes will be made. That's fine but we can learn from it.
I can't believe that we can't incorporate some kind of rule based on likely consequence (of playing the ball or the player) of actions. Jono said something about leaving another evasive option; I think between those two things there is a rule and we all just need it to be written so we can get on with playing skilful fluid creative polo rather than crunching deadening urban hammer ball.
Personally, when I read LOBP I feel very grateful that I play polo in the UK/Europe and not in NA. This 'check or you will be checked' attitude is making us look like talentless thugs.