2x Australian Rugby MVP wants a shot at the NFL
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Well, also....as has been explained to me by Howie and others.....in Rugby there is no such thing as Blocking. Apparently you are not allowed to hit a guy who does not have the ball...be it the offense or defense. And we know that in football on any given play there can be at least 9 or 10 guys hitting each other full blast. So there is that difference in terms of physicality.
This is true, ball carrier and rucks/scrums aside, it's essentially non-contact. But then, you can only have serious blocking when everybody knows what they're doing, so set plays are required. When the game doesn't stop like in rugby, it's not possible.
And didn't we plow this field months ago about your guy trying to become a NFL RB? Or is this just a(nother) misguided Deja vu moment for me?
I thought so.
This is true, ball carrier and rucks/scrums aside, it's essentially non-contact. But then, you can only have serious blocking when everybody knows what they're doing, so set plays are required. When the game doesn't stop like in rugby, it's not possible.
Of course it would be possible to have blocking in rugby if the rules allow.....if your teammate has the ball you just knock the guys on the other team who could possibly tackle your teammate on their asses. No set play is required for that. I mean, anyone that has played backyard or street football....where there are no set plays, knows that. I got a zipper on my knee to prove it.
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OK sure, it'd be like less-structured special teams for 80 minutes. But for effective, lane-opening blocking, you need structure.
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Rugby is probably awesome to play...but in a more schoolyard smeer the queer kind of way. It's utter shit to watch though. Can't stand it for more than 2 minutes. I appreciate it and what kind of ridiculous shape those guys are in...just can't stand to watch it. So incredibly boring.
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Oh I totally agree, boring as hell, NFL is a much better evolution path than rugby. But there's bout to be some crossover - like there's crossover between cricket and baseball, for example.
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athletically a lot of those guys could absolutely play in the NFL. But they're gonna learn quick why helmets are more than just a good idea.
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This has "cheesy Disney film" written all over it. A team thats lobbied by the Disney Corporation will sign him for 1 season just so Disney can rake in the dough with a "Based on a True Story" inspiring film starring Jon Hamm as Jarryd.
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This has "cheesy Disney film" written all over it. A team thats lobbied by the Disney Corporation will sign him for 1 season just so Disney can rake in the dough with a "Based on a True Story" inspiring film starring Jon Hamm as Jarryd.
This has "cheesy Disney film" written all over it. A team thats lobbied by the Disney Corporation will sign him for 1 season just so Disney can rake in the dough with a "Based on a True Story" inspiring film starring Jon Hamm as Jarryd.
Disney actually gave Jarryd the 4 million dollars left on his contract to leave the Parramatta Eels, I love it
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Happy ending?
Not exactly.
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Rugby players are tough MOFO'S.
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I figure there's a decent chance that a superior athlete could learn another sport and do well. They're kind of similar.
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What's the over/ under on him lateralling at some point during his first return?
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What's the over/ under on him lateralling at some point during his first return?
The general response I see from americans watching rugby for the first time is along the lines of "that shit will destroy nfl teams if they try it"
The ball travels faster than the man, so once in a while it could be a great tactic.
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What's the over/ under on him lateralling at some point during his first return?
The general response I see from americans watching rugby for the first time is along the lines of "that shit will destroy nfl teams if they try it"
The ball travels faster than the man, so once in a while it could be a great tactic.
The general response I see from americans watching rugby for the first time is along the lines of "that shit will destroy nfl teams if they try it"
The ball travels faster than the man, so once in a while it could be a great tactic.
Rugby players never have to block. That will be a more important task for him to learn than running the ball.
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The general response I see from americans watching rugby for the first time is along the lines of "that shit will destroy nfl teams if they try it"
The ball travels faster than the man, so once in a while it could be a great tactic.
Rugby players never have to block. That will be a more important task for him to learn than running the ball.
Rugby players never have to block. That will be a more important task for him to learn than running the ball.
Agree, if he wants to become even a part-time RB. But as a punt returner, he could make an instant impact.
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... or instantly impacted.
The interesting thing will be when he gets really popped NFL style. While I know there's hitting in rugby, and in no way question the toughness of rugby players, my impression is that the biggest hits are inadvertent. There's a sense of unprotected, self-preservation that ameliorates the impacts.
Whereas in the NFL the biggest hits are purposeful thanks in large part to the equipment... and the "culture".
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... or instantly impacted.
The interesting thing will be when he gets really popped NFL style. While I know there's hitting in rugby, and in no way question the toughness of rugby players, my impression is that the biggest hits are inadvertent. There's a sense of unprotected, self-preservation that ameliorates the impacts.
Whereas in the NFL the biggest hits are purposeful thanks in large part to the equipment... and the "culture".
... or instantly impacted.
The interesting thing will be when he gets really popped NFL style. While I know there's hitting in rugby, and in no way question the toughness of rugby players, my impression is that the biggest hits are inadvertent. There's a sense of unprotected, self-preservation that ameliorates the impacts.
Whereas in the NFL the biggest hits are purposeful thanks in large part to the equipment... and the "culture".
Uh huh...ever play a game of rugby?
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... or instantly impacted.
The interesting thing will be when he gets really popped NFL style. While I know there's hitting in rugby, and in no way question the toughness of rugby players, my impression is that the biggest hits are inadvertent. There's a sense of unprotected, self-preservation that ameliorates the impacts.
Whereas in the NFL the biggest hits are purposeful thanks in large part to the equipment... and the "culture".
Uh huh...ever play a game of rugby?
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