The rule change which Naitanui believes has changed ruck work forever
Star West Coast Eagles ruckman Nic Naitanui believes recent changes to the third man up rule has revolutionised the way in which the position is played. Ahead of the 2017 season, players were banned from interfering with any ruck contest, allowing the two competing ruckman more time to win the ball at a stoppage. Naitauni, who this week turned 30, admits he now feels he’s got more freedom to “do what we want” around ruck contests. “During my time being on and off (through injury), there’s been a...