Gould explains rise in hip-drop tackles

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementSportNRLPhil Gould delivers his theory on why hip-drop tackles have become so frequent in the NRL.Updated September 29, 2026 — 12:31am,first published 12:25amLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon1:43Prince explains reason behind blow-upVideo icon1:39Cleary wins second RLPA titleVideo icon1:57Upton wins RLPA player of the year titleVideo icon0:46Reserve Bank hike all but a sure thingAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe