It went from a propelling game to a possession game.
The rules didn't evolve to deal with this and refs letting "possessors" do what they like when they have the ball doesn't help either.
However I doubt teams are going to revert to kicking the ball as far as you can and hope your team mate up the field can win it.
Do we need to put more *restrictions on possession or bring in a tackle on the man who has to release the ball when tackled?
* limit the amount of playing it to yourself like the 2 handling rule in hurling?
Restrict handpassing?
The rules didn't evolve to deal with this and refs letting "possessors" do what they like when they have the ball doesn't help either.
However I doubt teams are going to revert to kicking the ball as far as you can and hope your team mate up the field can win it.
Do we need to put more *restrictions on possession or bring in a tackle on the man who has to release the ball when tackled?
* limit the amount of playing it to yourself like the 2 handling rule in hurling?
Restrict handpassing?