Double try to be part of All Stars game

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A "double try" innovation will be part of the inaugural rugby league All Stars game to be played next February.

The Indigenous and NRL All Stars will be able to opt for an extra play rather than a conversion in an attempt to score four more points in the match, to be played on the Gold Coast on February 13.

The move is one of several designed to increase the entertainment factor for the game, which will commemorate the anniversary of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's apology to the Stolen Generation.

Others include the use of four referees, coaches Neil Henry and Wayne Bennett wearing microphones and the video referee explaining decisions to the broadcasters' commentary team.

Bennett was on hand on Tuesday to launch voting for the NRL team he will coach.

"It's a great concept for the fans and I'm sure they'll come up with a great team," he said.

Voting will take place in two stages, with the first ending on December 26.

The Australian and New Zealand Test captains and vice captains are automatic selections with each NRL club to be represented in the other 16.

The Indigenous All Stars 20-man squad has already been selected by vote.
Just like the NFL, sounds fun.
 

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nice. i like
 

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hmmmm doesn't seem too bad of an idea but yeah...see how it goes :o
 

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I think it can go along way in giving the game more tactical options.
 

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i like it as a one off.. and/or in golden point. not for regular matches.
 

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does it mean to vid ref's and 2 field refs the other ideas are good
 

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how does it work? can you just keep scoring tries if you are able to or is there a limit
 

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how does it work? can you just keep scoring tries if you are able to or is there a limit
Team scores a try, can go for the 2 point conversion (goal kick) or take the tap maybe 10-20 meters out from where the try was scored, not sure. And in that one play the scoring team attempts a try to get 4 points. Then the opposing team kicks off for a restart. So it's basically an 8 point return if successful.

In NFL, team scores a touchdown, get 6 points, then kick a 1 point conversion, or get a set play, 2 or 3 yards out and try scoring a touchdown for 2 points. Then the opposing team receives from the restarting kick off.
 

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Is this game on FTA?
Looks like it'll be great fun to watch.
 
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