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Originally Posted by Slava
I'm kind of torn on the value of a drop kick. Sure, in that one game it was a "problem", but they're not that easy to hit regularly. If you're concerned about them, then are you concerned about penalty kicks at all? I've seen some pretty boring games where teams just kick for points over and over.
And of course, I say that as the guy who was kicking when I played. I get it, it's about scoring points and I was always happy to slot one through!
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The thing with penalties and the threat of kicking for goal is in theory it reduced the incidents of infractions within a kickable distance (usually within your half). Those infractions usually reduce an attacking teams ability to play running rugby, ie: slowing the ball down, offside, knock on, etc. So in theory keeping the penalty at 3 points should be an incentive to reduce penalties in the attacking half.
Now League reduced penalty to 2pts, but the 3pts should act as a deterrent and punishment to teams continually infringing and fukcing with play.