
The NRL aims to extend its contentious kick-off rule change during Round 27 of the competition.
This rule was first trialled in the recent Grand Final rematch between the Broncos and the Storm, with CODE Sports reporting its application in two additional games in the final round of the regular season.
This marked the first time in history that the Storm opted to receive the ball after allowing a try, hoping to prevent the premiers from gaining momentum while an outside back served a sin bin sanction.
Traditionally, the team that concedes a try kicks off, but the NRL seeks to introduce a change that offers teams greater tactical options.
The NRL is likely to approve the rule for the upcoming match between the Bulldogs and the Broncos on Thursday, and the Dragons hosting the Eels on Sunday.
Since these games do not impact this year's finals, it is a fitting opportunity to assess whether the NRL will permanently adopt the change.
After his team's victory over the Broncos on Thursday night, Storm captain Harry Grant expressed his disapproval of the rule's implementation.
"Personally I love the game," he stated.
"I have loved the game for so many years. Since I was four years old, I have played it, and it's part of the fabric of the game.
