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BRISBANE are trying to lead a defensive revolution of the NRL with Wayne Bennett tossing out the wrestling textbook and urging his players to "hit and stick" to gain dominance in defence.
The proof of Bennett's madness is how the Broncos have emerged as one of the grittiest teams in the NRL competition over the opening six weeks to create a defensive wall that is the envy of the league.
The Broncos and Dragons have been the two most impressive defensive outfits to start the season with the two clubs ranked at the top of the charts for goal-line defence.
Brisbane is ranked No.1 for fewest tries conceded from inside 20m at just nine, one ahead of the Dragons who are ranked No.2.
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The Broncos average just one try conceded inside 20m per 20 tackles, while the Dragons are more efficient at one try per 25 tackles.
They are the two leading teams for tries conceded by line breaks with the Dragons No.1 with just eight and the Broncos No.2 with 12.
The Dragons have largely bolted to the top of the charts in the past three weeks where they've conceded a total of two tries in wins over Manly, Newcastle and Canterbury.
Bennett said his team had changed their defensive focus in 2015 on the back of the new wrestling guidelines, opting for strong contact rather than the "cuddling" method of holding players up.
Wayne Bennett talks to his troops at Broncos training. Source: News Corp Australia
"The rules have changed the game, you just can't have three guys laying on the ground anymore. You're better off hitting and sticking than falling down on top of them and have to get off quickly," Bennett said.
"We're just trying to get less in the tackle but be more effective with our tackle technique.
"There is nothing scientific about defence, it's all about what you want to achieve with your teammates and how you want to play for each other and that's what (the Dragons) are doing really well.
"We're a pretty good defensive team right now as well … I'm pretty pleased with where we are at defensively."
Bennett said the crowd reaction to the way Brisbane muscled up against the Roosters last week showed fans wanted to see more old school hits and less dancing.
"The crowd loved it. Every time there was a good hit below the ball they just got into it," he said.
"The fans showed that is what they want as well rather than the other way of just cuddling each other."
League Immortal Andrew Johns noticed Brisbane's driving technique in their win and believes it is putting pressure on the opposition in a new way.
"All Brisbane's technique is different," Johns said.
"A lot of teams are doing the catching and holding but they drive in with the shoulder and it's no coincidence it forced a lot of errors.
"When the shoulder goes at the ball, it's a bit of old school from Brisbane and I love the way they're defending."
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