B-Train
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There's no argument whatsoever.. If they provided a video of what 3 looks like at ref training and why it is obstruction, it'd be a video of Fonua-Blake providing the most egregious and blatant example possible..Sort of hate to say this but - per the rules - think you can argue its not an obstruction.
NRL rules:
1. ‘Block’* or ‘Flat’ runner (who do not receive the ball) must not stop in the middle of the defensive line
2. ‘Block’ or ‘Flat’ runner (who do not receive the ball) must not run at (chest or outside shoulder of) defender and initiate contact
3. Ball Carriers must not run behind an active ‘Block’ or ‘Flat’ runner and disadvantage the defensive line (ie a defender cannot be expected to defend against this play)
4. Attacking players who run a ‘Sweep’^ line must receive the ball beyond the inside shoulder of the ‘Block’ or ‘Flat’ runner
5. Defensive decisions that commit defender to initiating contact with an attacking player(s) will not be deemed obstruction
6. Defensive decisions that commit defender to change their defensive line will not be deemed obstruction.
The only rule here relevant is #3. Addin didn't stop in the line - so #1 is out. #3 is interesting if you look at the bit in the brackets.
Bet this is the line Analsley pulls on Monday.
Outside of carrying a chainsaw and wearing a hockey mask that is..