07-06-2023, 02:48 AM
(07-06-2023, 01:39 AM)kruddler date Wrote:The problem with trying to compare non-rucking duties of a ruckmen is you are not comparing apples with apples anymore.That's exactly the point, rucks that tap alone are next to useless in the ever changing landscape of a game, because the drawback is what they are not involved in.
How long does a ruck spend forward, back or in the ruck.
How much TOG does each ruck have overall on top of that.
The game has gone beyond the abilities of a pure solo stoppage ruck, even The Aints with Ross Lyon's negative emphasis now concede that which is why they are hunting for a 2nd ruck.
Of course there will always be games that are exceptions, but nobody should be stupid enough to put all their eggs in one basket 24x7!
"Ruck, ruck, ruck, ruck ....... Ruck, ruck, ruck, ruck"

