RATIONALE:
There is unanimous agreement from global stakeholders at the shape of the game conference Croc roll MUST be removed from the game.
A pull to the side is allowed with no weight dropping near jacklers lower limbs as it’s rarely dangerous for the jackler.
A slam down on the jacklers back/lower half and then roll is not allowed from the cleaner.
We need to assess where the cleaner finishes his action - Close to the jackler’s legs, the degree of danger is often high.
The law change will encourage players to drive the jackler instead of using a croc roll
Watch the video below for examples of legal, safe clean outs.
DEFINITION OF CROC ROLL
Croc roll: A prohibited action where a player laterally rolls/twists or pulls a player, who is on their feet in the tackle area, to ground. The action often lands on the player’s lower limbs
a. Twisting action - Wraps and rolls/twists jackler, dropping weight onto/near lower limbs
b. Pulling action - Pulling jackler and dropping weight onto/near lower limbs
Watch the video below, that gives a great insight into what is a croc roll.
The following video shows examples of when a referee should
PLAY ON - Arriving player pulls the jackler backwards or immediately to the side (Clip1)
Then examples of FOUL PLAY - cleaner pulls or rolls jackler past the point of initial contact forward (risk of dropping on limbs or hyper extension). The level of sanction is based on the danger of the action and the proximity to limbs.
Award PK or YC - Croc roll with a drop near or onto lower limb – Low/Medium danger (Clip2)
Finally award a RC - Croc roll with a drop onto lower limb or causing hyper extension of leg – High danger (Clip 3)
APPLICATION:
It is expected that referees and ARs to try to observe and sanction croc rolls in live play
A try must be disallowed if there is a croc roll in the lead up (Same principle with neck roll)
Reminder: There MUST be a sanction when there is a clear and obvious croc roll.
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