The Great Ruck Debate.

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Yes, BUT ...

We got a brief look at how bad we can be if that solitary ruck is injured.  Apart from the centre clearance issues, losing McKay from the forward line for an extended period makes it much easier for opponents to negate Curnow.

Yep, basically BigH is OK against the B-Graders, as he is matched or even in advantage.

Cripps and Kennedy have been able to get away with a bit of shock value in the last month or so, but that is being planned for now and the effect is greatly diminished, Xerri owned them as a genuine 1st ruck should. It's no point fans making ignorant statements like they "they need to step up"

Fans got to see what it would be like if BigH or Cripps had to ruck against a Xerri type as well as the B-Graders and it wasn't pretty, Xerri was a large contributing force behind Norps mid-game dominance.

Giving us examples of our club success against opponents playing an injured solo rucks is pointless as well, it's just proving you can't play injured rucks against a fit anybody!