NRL players warn set restart rule could decide finals matches

Set restart calls jumped almost 30 per cent in the final rounds, prompting star players to warn inconsistent rule use could decide the premiership.

Why it mattersIf set restart decisions stay inconsistent, the rule could unfairly decide which club wins the premiership rather than skill and tactics.

AustraliaThe NRL finals series in Australia could be decided by referee interpretation rather than on-field performance.

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