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It felt like we were playing the old ruleset to be honest (except for the small increase in the amount of ball jointing).
The new ruleset is harder to understand and is quite a lot to take in... personally it was something of a relief that we were playing to some sort of hybrid old/new ruleset, but it was very difficult to understand what was/wasn't being called. Maybe it'll sink in with time, but currently it feels like everyone is a little baffled by it all?!
Players need black and white lines to play within, we don't have that currently. Also, be the change you want to see... some of the Hooks plays/moves were pretty cringe-worthy! It's also worth pointing out that players like Luca have mastered the physical side to the game and are more-often-than-not playing perfectly within the rules.
When everyone wants to win, the "don't be a dick" rule isn't enough, hopefully the new rules will lead to a better/cleaner game as the season progresses?
Rules aside, this weekend was a tonne of fun, thanks so much, although all my clothes now smell of red wine, oops.