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WHY the Boks vs ABs game at Ellis Park was one of the best ever
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<blockquote data-quote="TRF_heineken" data-source="post: 597450" data-attributes="member: 40658"><p>I am not speaking on behalf of the Neutrals... I'm merely raising an opinion based on observation. In SA we have an ESPN channel, and they frequently show classic rugby matches on that channel. Based on the games I've seen on that channel, I made the observation that games where penalties and drop goals are part of the outcome, are seen as more of a "total" game other than a try-fest.</p><p></p><p>As far as the points scroing method, I think you are looking at it from a risk/reward angle, which is just one angle to look at it. </p><p></p><p>By scoring a try you get the maximum amount of points, if converted. By attempting to score a try, and not getting a try, get a penalty, and then either try again to score a try, or to take the 3 points. The thing is, as in any sport, is the time factor. For a team to get 6 points from 2 penalties or a penalty and a drop goal, they have to get in the striking area 2 times. And be in such a position, that they can attack and score the penalty. The mindset won't be to get another penalty or drop goal the second time, the mindset will still be the same as the first attempt - to score a try. You are looking at it the wrong way. 2 penalties will give you 6 points, yes. But the plan will always be to go for the maximum, which is a try, and 2 tries will give you a minimum of 10 points. The more attempts there are, and the more a team fails to score a try, the more the difference in rewards between tries and penalties/drop goals increases.</p><p></p><p>So I'll stick with my original Point-of-View: The points system must remain as it is, and it's every team's own choice as to how to get the points to win.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TRF_heineken, post: 597450, member: 40658"] I am not speaking on behalf of the Neutrals... I'm merely raising an opinion based on observation. In SA we have an ESPN channel, and they frequently show classic rugby matches on that channel. Based on the games I've seen on that channel, I made the observation that games where penalties and drop goals are part of the outcome, are seen as more of a "total" game other than a try-fest. As far as the points scroing method, I think you are looking at it from a risk/reward angle, which is just one angle to look at it. By scoring a try you get the maximum amount of points, if converted. By attempting to score a try, and not getting a try, get a penalty, and then either try again to score a try, or to take the 3 points. The thing is, as in any sport, is the time factor. For a team to get 6 points from 2 penalties or a penalty and a drop goal, they have to get in the striking area 2 times. And be in such a position, that they can attack and score the penalty. The mindset won't be to get another penalty or drop goal the second time, the mindset will still be the same as the first attempt - to score a try. You are looking at it the wrong way. 2 penalties will give you 6 points, yes. But the plan will always be to go for the maximum, which is a try, and 2 tries will give you a minimum of 10 points. The more attempts there are, and the more a team fails to score a try, the more the difference in rewards between tries and penalties/drop goals increases. So I'll stick with my original Point-of-View: The points system must remain as it is, and it's every team's own choice as to how to get the points to win. [/QUOTE]
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