Quote Originally Posted by jazzadogs View Post
On the topic of coaches wanting things without thinking them through, Hardwick was calling for 6-8 players on the bench again today.

It seems stupid to me. You would have heaps of players with such low TOG that they can't impact the game, and would cool down during their stints on the bench.

If anything the current interchange limit should be reduced (in line with the quarter length reduction), encouraging player fatigue which will limit the ability to zone effectively. This will then make it easier for teams to break through the zone, as an attacking game will have more space to lead/kick into regardless of their own fatigue.
I'd be more inclined to bring in a sub or two. Keep the interchange numbers as they are and have to bring the subs in prior to 3/4 time.

Freshens up the game a touch, and helps teams to not have to run who they have left after an injury or two into the ground so they can be available the following week. Also means that some players who are battling through with a niggle attained through the game not having to really wear it down.