Meninga applauds Cowboys’ ‘smart’ tactic
NORTH Queensland winger Kyle Feldt has made a name for himself for his spiralling kick-offs which trouble even the game's best players.
But lately, the flyer's been switching things up by kicking low and hard which has seemed to have had the same effect.
Kangaroos coach Mal Meninga has applauded the tactic.
"I think it's smart," Meninga said.
"The game of rugby league is about possession.
"If you can get the ball back off a kick off, that's an asset. That's huge.
"He's got some great results over the years.
"That flat kick will cause some issues and one day someone's going to drop it and the Cowboys will get the ball back in an attacking zone.
"Dessie (Des Hasler) introduces the short kick-offs to the Bulldogs last year.
"You need to have an array of kick-offs and restarts.
"It's a really good tool to use when you want to get the ball back and gain some momentum."
Former Brisbane star Corey Parker echoed Meninga's thoughts.
"It keeps the opposition team guessing," Parker said.
"It's a real string to his bow with what he can do there.
"It's such a weapon, particularly with Kyle Feldt.
"He can put them low, high, he can spiral them, he can do all sorts."
