Why do rugby kickers need 'respect', i.e. silence, when kicking and the same doesn't need to be afforded to kickers in other codes of football? What makes Rugby different?
I already accepted the 'traditions' line, btw. That's fine, there's no logical reason to it, it's just because rugby fans like it like that.
Maybe but they have a flashing/scrolling neon sign stating "Respect The Kicker" under the big screen.
And he keep fishing for the answer he so desperately wants to read.
I presume its something to do with the screens potentially being in the kicker's eyeline and therefore quite irritating/distracting. Though that wouldn't explain why the screens at the opposite end couldn't show it.
The whole respect thing is just flawed logic. I do thing there is a strong superiority complex that exists when it comes to being silent for the kicker. The whole thing seems to be based on an out-dated and odd attitude to "respect" and is nearly always the first example used by rugby fans when talking about how much better behaves rugby players and fans are compared to other sports.
I do also often wonder why hookers aren't given the same "respect"!
Also the amount of times I've seen people shushing others in pub during kicks is astonishing. Absolutely baffling behaviour. The comedy value from it never stops either.
Because we all know it wasn't...
Why do I get the impression this question wasn't asked in good faith?
I doubt this conversation is going to go anywhere good, but it's worth pointing out that saying "rugby" requires silence for the kicker isn't accurate. Just look at any Glasgow Warriors game to see how they treat the away kicker.
Which is fine. Different clubs (and more generally, different sports) will have different traditions. I don't really see the big deal.
'Nor is the kicker asking for it' - It was emblazoned on the score board in the Aviva on the weekend. The wording was the same as the title of this thread.
How does one manage to contradict one's entire argument by the third sentence?
"It's elitist but everyone can play..."
like every sport
In the Aviva on Saturday as is the case at most/all games with big screens the big screen doesn't show kicks at goal which is mad. Worse still is when the game is going to be decided on penalty kicks.
'What about them'? This is the question I am asking.
What is it about rugby that makes it different to other codes of football when a solo kick is being performed to attempt a score? Why do kickers in rugby need 'respect'?
It isnt. Go into any rugby club and you will see that what you say is false. You havent any experience of a rugby club if you believe this.
What about them? What relevance does that have to the question asked?
It's not an enforced rule, Nor is the kicker asking for it.
As for the third paragraph, It's not the truth, It's your opinion, It's also nonsensical IMO, And that's coming from someone who isn't a rugby supporter
It is elitist. It is a sport of wealth and privilege. That is not to say there are not people from all walks of life and who play and follow it, but on the whole, the tradition and culture around rugby is strongly connected with the wealthy and privileged.
Ok, so it's just a 'tradition'.
Rugby isnt elitist and its a tradition in rugby to be quiet during kicks. In some places. Rugby has always done this. Its different to other sports. Nothing wrong with that
None of that makes it any different to a penalty in soccer, or a free in gaelic football, for eg.
What about soccer? Gaelic, hurling? or any other sport where a similar free kick or puck happens? Do they not need to concentrate?
And does the cheering crowd not put them off at other stages of the game? Why just for the kick?
Truth is, it is because rugby is an elitist sport and the level of notions in rugby circles runs very high.
Basic manners? Mutual respect? Heavy concentration required.
A lot of pressure on one person, you'd appreciate it if your team were the ones taking the kick or if you yourself were taking the kick.
Respect.
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