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'We've seen a spike, referees have had to take action'
NRL Head of Football Elite Competitions Graham Annesley uses the round 25 briefing to go through the increase in high tackles as the NRL season reaches its climax
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National Rugby League respects and honours the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. We acknowledge the stories, traditions and living cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on the lands we meet, gather and play on.