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Wests Tigers David Nofoaluma scores a try during the round 20 game between the Wests Tigers and Manly. Source: Brett Costello / News Limited
THE NRL's decision to take the corner post out of play has seen the standard of the game's wingers reach an entirely new level, according to Wendell Sailor.
In June of 2010 the NRL made the decision amend the rules regarding player contact with the corner post.
Thanks to the change, players don't have to avoid the post when attempting to score a try compared to the previous rules, which would see contact resulting in a 20-metre restart being awarded.
Sailor believes the rule change is a major reason why Wests Tigers winger David Nofoaluma was able to create a try that is poised to feature on the highlight reels for years to come.
He also says NRL wingers are more athletic and powerful than ever before.
"The standards of wingers have gone over and above. One thing these wingers do now is they take it to a whole new level," Sailor said.
"Their bodies outside the touch line, the way they can bend their bodies like a contortionist... I have no doubt it helps with the corner post no longer being out. That has them confident enough to try it.
"It is one of those things you can't practice, but it's a skill and they are securing it at the right time."
Nofoaluma's try against Manly on Monday night is a result of confidence and while Sailor says freakish finishes like that one are becoming "the norm" he still finds himself left breathless by some of the stunning pieces of play.
"I was sitting there going, 'No he didn't score that, you can't do that!' It's great to watch," Sailor said.
"I've been watching Blake Ferguson do that, Kalifa Faifai Loa - it's the acceptable thing, you're kind of shocked if a winger doesn't score like that."
And it's not just Nofoaluma. Sailor says the talent pool of youth breaking into first grade continues to impress as a result of self-belief.
"At training we don't coach the boys in juniors of first grade practising jumping the corner, that is just natural ability and instinct," he said.
"These young guys just go from strength to strength. Nothing fazes them. They are just so confident and I think it is their generation."
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