The NRL is looking to continue the highly controversial kick-off rule change during Round 27 of the competition.
It was originally trialled in last week's Grand Final rematch between the Broncos and the Storm, with CODE Sports reporting it is set to be applied in two more games in the closing round of the regular season.
The rule was put in place for the first time in history when Storm tactically chose to receive the ball after conceding a Broncos try in an attempt to stop the premiers from building momentum while Melbourne had an outside back in the sin bin.
Historically, the conceding team has always kicked off, but the NRL is proposing a change to give teams more flexibility during the game.
The NRL is considering green-lighting the rule to take place in the Bulldogs and Broncos clash on Thursday, along with the Dragons hosting the Eels on Sunday.
Both of the fixtures have no bearing on this year's finals race, making it an appropriate time to gather more information on whether the NRL will implement the change for good.
Storm skipper Harry Grant wasn't a fan of the application of the rule following his side's win against the Broncos on Thursday night.
“Personally I love the game,” he said.
“I have loved the game for so many years. Since I was four years old, I have played it, and it's part of the fabric of the game.
“We don't need to change it.
“We are bringing in a rule to counteract rules that have been brought in.
“I hope we can have a deep, hard look at going back on a few rules if that's where we sit with it.”
Grant went on to explain that the choice has to be made before the scoring team takes the conversion kick, which may change the outcome on whether they kick off or receive.
“If it (the scoreline) is a draw, and you choose to kick-off or receive, and they go and kick the two points (for a conversion), your decision might be void,” he added.
“We defended two or three sets in a row and then we took an intercept and went the length of the field, so we absorbed pressure, we came out the other side and all of a sudden you have to defend again.
“There's no real reward for it.
“I am pretty strong on that (keeping the current rule); there are a lot of people in the game who are strong on it, and maybe it's time to stay with how it is.”
Meanwhile, Broncos coach Michael Maguire says he would prefer to leave the rule as is, but will have to adopt it into his game plans twice in 2026.
"I'm not sure whether it'll come in or not," Maguire said.
"I do like the game the way it is; it's a great game so you don't need to tinker too far, especially the way the game's going at the moment."
Broncos skipper Patrick Carrigan echoed Grant's sentiments, saying making that decision so quickly after conceding may be challenging for teams down the line.
“It's quite hard ... you've got about five seconds after they score to make a decision,” he said.
“It will be interesting to see, in tight games and tight scenarios, you have to make those decisions before kicks, and those sort of things take place.
“Obviously we were chasing some points in the second half, so we got the joy of electing to receive.
“Footy's about field position and possession. If we kick off and maintain the integrity of the game like it's been, then I think that's the way it probably should have been.”
This upcoming round will be the last time it will be tested in 2026, with the NRL expected to make a call during the off-season.
