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Originally Posted by GreenLantern2814
Game management is a thing because otherwise you risk a riot on the ice where the officials are out numbered 5 to 1. Disagree with that all you want, but that’s why it’s done.
There have been two sets of rules for 120 years - it’s a feature, not a bug.
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A single [usually diminutive] official manages to keep 30 [mostly gigantic] rugby players in check. Without any loss to the intensity of gameplay between the whistles.
There seemed to be some complaints about the rugby review system at the last world cup, but it's quick, efficient, and transparent.
Hockey has nothing but lazy and silly excuses for not improving.