On today's episode of In League with the NRL, we have a change of format to try and streamline exactly where we are going with this part of the podcast.

Today we discuss the hip drop tackle and just what direction the lawmakers what to take with it, and also discuss other rules that have had a rush of rulings in a four week period before being dismissed without a thought forever again.

Then we have a look at the draw for Magic Round, and wonder why the Brisbane-based teams seem to have an away game when they are playing at home.

And finally we look back at the ladder at the time of the previous two Magic Rounds, and if they offer any insights as to how the 2023 premiership may be panning out.

That's the line up for today's episode of In League with the NRL, here on the podcast that knows a forward pass even if the officials don't, Thoughts from the Metal Cavern.