yeah, i watched Shute Shield Easts vs Uni on saturday.. there were heaps of short-arms, which made for a more exciting game cuz there was just a quick play on.. there was also a much better contest in the rucks for the ball cuz they arent afraid of giving the full arm penalty anymore..

 

yet to see the mauling rule in effect, but after chats with the boys on saturday, i only believe more strongly that collapsing a maul can only be dangerous and bad...