Rugby league identity Phil Gould has put forward his theory on why hip-drop tackles have become an increasingly common sight in the NRL, reigniting debate around one of the game's most controversial techniques.
Gould, one of the sport's most prominent commentators and administrators, weighed in on the issue, offering an explanation for the rise in the dangerous tackling method that has drawn significant attention from players, officials and fans alike.
The hip-drop tackle, which involves a defender dropping their body weight onto a ball-carrier's lower legs, has been a growing concern for the NRL due to the serious injury risk it poses to players.
Gould's intervention adds a fresh perspective to the ongoing discussion about how the technique became so prevalent and what, if anything, can be done to stamp it out of the game.
