Harmless27
Reserve Grader
Picking up on the theme of Val Holmes and the 49'ers having an Aussie kicking academy etc....
Why don't we see more cross-code training in Rugby League?
I'm not talking superficial stuff like Graham Arnold coaching a goal kicker - but full on, serious cross code training.
Israel Folau (for all his sins) was a gun over-head marker in Union because of his time in AFL. The Swans led the AFL tackle count regularly 10n years ago (and they point to their training with the Roosters for that).
AFL players mark balls better under pressure and kick a ball further (and more accurately). And do not give me the whole 'an AFL ball is easier to kick' rubbish. It isn't. It is bloody rock hard and has a small sweet spot. But they do it for a living, and are better at it.
Rugby Union players have a far more accurate shot at goal, and can drop kick a ball far more efficiently than many Rugby League players. WHY?
It strikes me that some of these skills are 'add ons' in Rugby League, as opposed to areas of value and expertise.
Am I judging too harshly? Or is there merit to the argument?
Why don't we see more cross-code training in Rugby League?
I'm not talking superficial stuff like Graham Arnold coaching a goal kicker - but full on, serious cross code training.
Israel Folau (for all his sins) was a gun over-head marker in Union because of his time in AFL. The Swans led the AFL tackle count regularly 10n years ago (and they point to their training with the Roosters for that).
AFL players mark balls better under pressure and kick a ball further (and more accurately). And do not give me the whole 'an AFL ball is easier to kick' rubbish. It isn't. It is bloody rock hard and has a small sweet spot. But they do it for a living, and are better at it.
Rugby Union players have a far more accurate shot at goal, and can drop kick a ball far more efficiently than many Rugby League players. WHY?
It strikes me that some of these skills are 'add ons' in Rugby League, as opposed to areas of value and expertise.
Am I judging too harshly? Or is there merit to the argument?