LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
If you haven't gotten a taste of the rugby league biff, you must either be pushing up daisies or an AFL fanatic.
Whether it's a bit of biffo, some questionable tackles, or the hard hits of legends like Adrian Morley, nothing gets the heart racing quite like a bit of on-field aggression.
Back in the wild 1980s, the game reached its peak with tough guys like Les Boyd, Dallas Donnelly, and Reg Reagan ruling the field.
It was a time when the players were as tough as nails and the rules were more like suggestions.
But if you're yearning for a return to that era when the toughest survive and the rest get sent off, then you're living in the past, mate.
The game has moved on, and it's all about skill, strategy, and playing the full 80 minutes without getting into any on-field scraps.
Sure, you might think the shoulder charge was an art form, and you might even consider Richard Villasanti's pile-driver on Brad Fittler to be a masterful tackle.
But in today's game, it's all about technique, finesse, and playing within the rules.
So, if you're still pining for the glory days of rugby league biff, it's time to get with the program and embrace the new era of the game.
After all, the NRL has never been better, and there's plenty of exciting action to enjoy without the need for any rough stuff.