SKILLS
SKILLS
Accurate
The player adds 1 when attempting a Pass.
The player adds 1 when attempting a Pass.
Always Hungry
When using Throw Team-Mate, roll a D6 after he has finished moving, but before he throws his team-mate. On a 1, roll another D6. On another 1, the teammate is killed without any opportunity for recovery. If the team-mate had the ball it will scatter once from the their square.
When using Throw Team-Mate, roll a D6 after he has finished moving, but before he throws his team-mate. On a 1, roll another D6. On another 1, the teammate is killed without any opportunity for recovery. If the team-mate had the ball it will scatter once from the their square.
Animosity
At the end of their Hand-off or Pass Action attempts to a team-mate who is not of the same race as the Animosity player, roll a D6. On a 1, the player refuses to try to give the ball to any team-mate except one of his own race. The coach may choose to change the target of the Pass/hand-off to another team-mate of the same race as the Animosity player.
At the end of their Hand-off or Pass Action attempts to a team-mate who is not of the same race as the Animosity player, roll a D6. On a 1, the player refuses to try to give the ball to any team-mate except one of his own race. The coach may choose to change the target of the Pass/hand-off to another team-mate of the same race as the Animosity player.
Big Hand
The player ignores modifiers for enemy tackle zones or Pouring Rain weather when he attempts to pick up the ball.
The player ignores modifiers for enemy tackle zones or Pouring Rain weather when he attempts to pick up the ball.
Block
The Block skill prevents the player from being knocked down after a block on a "Both Down" result.
The Block skill prevents the player from being knocked down after a block on a "Both Down" result.
Bloodlust
Immediately after declaring an Action with a Vampire, roll a d6: On a 2+ the Vampire can carry out the Action as normal. However, on a 1, the Vampire must feed on a Thrall team-mate or a spectator. At the end of the declared Action, but before actually Passing, handing off, or scoring, the vampire must feed. Choose a Thrall to bite and make an Injury roll on the Thrall treating any casualty roll as Badly Hurt. Failure to bite a Thrall is a turnover and requires you to feed on a spectator – move the Vampire to the reserves box if he was still on the pitch.
Immediately after declaring an Action with a Vampire, roll a d6: On a 2+ the Vampire can carry out the Action as normal. However, on a 1, the Vampire must feed on a Thrall team-mate or a spectator. At the end of the declared Action, but before actually Passing, handing off, or scoring, the vampire must feed. Choose a Thrall to bite and make an Injury roll on the Thrall treating any casualty roll as Badly Hurt. Failure to bite a Thrall is a turnover and requires you to feed on a spectator – move the Vampire to the reserves box if he was still on the pitch.
Bombardier
A coach may choose to have a Bombardier throw a bomb instead of taking any other Action. The bomb is thrown using the rules for throwing the ball (including weather effects and use of Hail Mary Pass), except that the player may not move or stand up before throwing it. Intercepted bomb Passes are not turnovers. All skills that may be used when a ball is thrown may be used when a bomb is thrown also. A bomb may be Intercepted or caught using the same rules for catching the ball, in which case the player catching it must throw it again immediately. The bomb explodes when it lands in an empty square or an opportunity to Catch the bomb fails. When the bomb finally does explode any player in the same square is knocked down, and players in adjacent squares are knocked down on a roll of 4+.
A coach may choose to have a Bombardier throw a bomb instead of taking any other Action. The bomb is thrown using the rules for throwing the ball (including weather effects and use of Hail Mary Pass), except that the player may not move or stand up before throwing it. Intercepted bomb Passes are not turnovers. All skills that may be used when a ball is thrown may be used when a bomb is thrown also. A bomb may be Intercepted or caught using the same rules for catching the ball, in which case the player catching it must throw it again immediately. The bomb explodes when it lands in an empty square or an opportunity to Catch the bomb fails. When the bomb finally does explode any player in the same square is knocked down, and players in adjacent squares are knocked down on a roll of 4+.
Bone-Head
Roll a D6 immediately after declaring an Action for the player. On a roll of 1 they stand around trying to remember what it is they're meant to be doing. While Bone-head is in effect, the player also loses his tackle zone and may not Catch, Intercept, Pass or assist another player, until a 2+ is rolled in subsequent turns or the drive ends.
Roll a D6 immediately after declaring an Action for the player. On a roll of 1 they stand around trying to remember what it is they're meant to be doing. While Bone-head is in effect, the player also loses his tackle zone and may not Catch, Intercept, Pass or assist another player, until a 2+ is rolled in subsequent turns or the drive ends.
Break Tackle
The player uses his Strength instead of his Agility when he fails a Dodge. This skill may only be used once per turn.
The player uses his Strength instead of his Agility when he fails a Dodge. This skill may only be used once per turn.
Catch
The player re-rolls the dice if he fails a Catch roll, drops a hand-off or fails to make an Interception.
The player re-rolls the dice if he fails a Catch roll, drops a hand-off or fails to make an Interception.
Chainsaw
A player armed with a chainsaw must attack with it instead of making a block. Roll a D6. On a roll of 2 or more the chainsaw hits the opposing player, but on a roll of 1 it hits the wielder instead! Make an Armour roll for the player hit by the chainsaw, adding 3 to the score. If the roll beats the victim’s Armour value then the victim is knocked down and injured. In addition, add 3 to the Armour roll for Foul action, when the player with chainsaw makes an Armour roll and when an opponent rolls a Skull when blocking him.
A player armed with a chainsaw must attack with it instead of making a block. Roll a D6. On a roll of 2 or more the chainsaw hits the opposing player, but on a roll of 1 it hits the wielder instead! Make an Armour roll for the player hit by the chainsaw, adding 3 to the score. If the roll beats the victim’s Armour value then the victim is knocked down and injured. In addition, add 3 to the Armour roll for Foul action, when the player with chainsaw makes an Armour roll and when an opponent rolls a Skull when blocking him.
Claw / Claws
When an opponent is knocked down by this player during a block, any Armour roll of 8 or more after modifications automatically breaks Armour.
When an opponent is knocked down by this player during a block, any Armour roll of 8 or more after modifications automatically breaks Armour.
Dauntless
The player uses this skill if he attempts to block an opponent who is stronger than himself. Roll a D6 and add it to his Strength. If the total is equal to or lower than the opponent’s Strength, use your normal Strength. If the total is greater, your Strength is equal to his opponent’s when he makes the block.
The player uses this skill if he attempts to block an opponent who is stronger than himself. Roll a D6 and add it to his Strength. If the total is equal to or lower than the opponent’s Strength, use your normal Strength. If the total is greater, your Strength is equal to his opponent’s when he makes the block.
Decay
When this player suffers a Casualty result on the Injury table, roll twice on the Casualty table and apply both results. The player will only ever miss one future match as a result of his injuries, even if he suffers two results with this effect. A successful Regeneration roll will heal both results.
When this player suffers a Casualty result on the Injury table, roll twice on the Casualty table and apply both results. The player will only ever miss one future match as a result of his injuries, even if he suffers two results with this effect. A successful Regeneration roll will heal both results.
Dirty Player
Add 1 to any Armour roll OR Injury roll made by a player with this skill when they make a Foul as part of a Foul Action.
Add 1 to any Armour roll OR Injury roll made by a player with this skill when they make a Foul as part of a Foul Action.
Disturbing Presence
Any player must subtract 1 from the D6 when they Pass, Intercept or Catch for each opposing player with Disturbing Presence that is within three squares of them, even if the Disturbing Presence player is Prone or Stunned.
Any player must subtract 1 from the D6 when they Pass, Intercept or Catch for each opposing player with Disturbing Presence that is within three squares of them, even if the Disturbing Presence player is Prone or Stunned.
Diving Catch
The player add +1 to any Catch roll from an accurate Pass targeted to his square. In addition, the player Catch any Pass, kick off or crowd throw-in, that would land in an empty square in one of his tackle zones as if it had landed in his own square without leaving his current square. If there are two or more players attempting to use this skill, neither can use it.
The player add +1 to any Catch roll from an accurate Pass targeted to his square. In addition, the player Catch any Pass, kick off or crowd throw-in, that would land in an empty square in one of his tackle zones as if it had landed in his own square without leaving his current square. If there are two or more players attempting to use this skill, neither can use it.
Diving Tackle
The player may use this skill after an opposing player attempts to dodge out of any of his tackle zones (only if useful). The player using this skill is placed prone in the square vacated by the dodging player, but do not make an Armour or Injury roll for them. The opposing player must then subtract 2 from his Dodge roll for leaving the player's tackle zone.
The player may use this skill after an opposing player attempts to dodge out of any of his tackle zones (only if useful). The player using this skill is placed prone in the square vacated by the dodging player, but do not make an Armour or Injury roll for them. The opposing player must then subtract 2 from his Dodge roll for leaving the player's tackle zone.
Dodge
A player with this skill re-rolls the dice if he fails to dodge out of any tackle zones of an opposing player. In addition, if a blocked player uses the Dodge skill, treat a "Defender Stumbles" result as a "Defender Pushed Back".
A player with this skill re-rolls the dice if he fails to dodge out of any tackle zones of an opposing player. In addition, if a blocked player uses the Dodge skill, treat a "Defender Stumbles" result as a "Defender Pushed Back".
Dump-Off
This skill allows the player to make a Quick Pass when an opponent declares that he will throw a block at him.
This skill allows the player to make a Quick Pass when an opponent declares that he will throw a block at him.
Extra Arms
A player with one or more extra arms adds 1 to any attempt to pick up, Catch or Intercept.
A player with one or more extra arms adds 1 to any attempt to pick up, Catch or Intercept.
Fan Favourite
For each player with Fan Favourite on the pitch your team receives an additional +1 FAME modifier for any Kick-Off table results, but not for the Winnings roll.
For each player with Fan Favourite on the pitch your team receives an additional +1 FAME modifier for any Kick-Off table results, but not for the Winnings roll.
Fend
Opposing players may not follow-up blocks made against this player even if the Fend player is knocked down.
Opposing players may not follow-up blocks made against this player even if the Fend player is knocked down.
Foul Appearance
The player’s appearance is so horrible that any opposing player that wants to block him (or use a special attack that takes the place of a block) must first roll a D6 and score 2 or more. If the opposing player rolls a 1 he is too revolted to make the block and it is wasted (though the opposing team does not suffer a turnover).
The player’s appearance is so horrible that any opposing player that wants to block him (or use a special attack that takes the place of a block) must first roll a D6 and score 2 or more. If the opposing player rolls a 1 he is too revolted to make the block and it is wasted (though the opposing team does not suffer a turnover).
Frenzy
When this player blocks an opponent, after a "Defender Pushed Back" or "Defender Stumbles" result, the player must immediately throw a second block against the same opponent so long as they are both still standing and adjacent. He must systematically follow up. A player with the Frenzy skill can never learn or gain the Grab skill.
When this player blocks an opponent, after a "Defender Pushed Back" or "Defender Stumbles" result, the player must immediately throw a second block against the same opponent so long as they are both still standing and adjacent. He must systematically follow up. A player with the Frenzy skill can never learn or gain the Grab skill.
Grab
When this player block results in a push back he choose any empty square adjacent to his opponent to push back his opponent. When making a Block or Blitz Action, Grab and Side Step will cancel each other out and the standard pushback rules apply. Grab will not work if there are no empty adjacent squares. A player with the Grab skill can never learn or gain the Frenzy skill.
When this player block results in a push back he choose any empty square adjacent to his opponent to push back his opponent. When making a Block or Blitz Action, Grab and Side Step will cancel each other out and the standard pushback rules apply. Grab will not work if there are no empty adjacent squares. A player with the Grab skill can never learn or gain the Frenzy skill.
Guard
A player with this skill assists an offensive or defensive block even if he is in another player’s tackle zone. This skill may not be used to assist a foul.
A player with this skill assists an offensive or defensive block even if he is in another player’s tackle zone. This skill may not be used to assist a foul.
Hail Mary Pass
The player may throw the ball to any square on the playing pitch, no matter what the range. The Hail Mary Pass may not be Intercepted, but it is never accurate – the ball automatically misses and scatters three squares. This skill may not be used in a blizzard or with the Throw Team-Mates skill.
The player may throw the ball to any square on the playing pitch, no matter what the range. The Hail Mary Pass may not be Intercepted, but it is never accurate – the ball automatically misses and scatters three squares. This skill may not be used in a blizzard or with the Throw Team-Mates skill.
Horns
A player with Horns adds 1 to his Strength for any block he makes during a Blitz Action.
A player with Horns adds 1 to his Strength for any block he makes during a Blitz Action.
Hypnotic Gaze
The player may use Hypnotic Gaze at the end of his Move Action on one adjacent opposing player. Make an Agility roll for the player with Hypnotic Gaze, with a -1 modifier for each opposing tackle zone other than the victim's. If the Agility roll is successful, then the opposing player loses his tackle zones and may not Catch, Intercept, Pass the ball or assist another player on a block or foul, or move voluntarily until the start of his next action or the drive ends.
The player may use Hypnotic Gaze at the end of his Move Action on one adjacent opposing player. Make an Agility roll for the player with Hypnotic Gaze, with a -1 modifier for each opposing tackle zone other than the victim's. If the Agility roll is successful, then the opposing player loses his tackle zones and may not Catch, Intercept, Pass the ball or assist another player on a block or foul, or move voluntarily until the start of his next action or the drive ends.
Juggernaut
If this player takes a Blitz Action, then opposing players may not use their Fend, Stand Firm or Wrestle skills against blocks, and he treats a "Both Down" result as if a "Defender Pushed Back" result has been rolled instead.
If this player takes a Blitz Action, then opposing players may not use their Fend, Stand Firm or Wrestle skills against blocks, and he treats a "Both Down" result as if a "Defender Pushed Back" result has been rolled instead.
Jump Up
The player stand up for free without paying the three squares of movement. The player may also declare a Block Action while Prone which requires an Agility roll with a +2 modifier to see if he can complete the Action.
The player stand up for free without paying the three squares of movement. The player may also declare a Block Action while Prone which requires an Agility roll with a +2 modifier to see if he can complete the Action.
Kick
The player's kick is so accurate, you halves the number of squares that the ball scatters on kick-off.
The player's kick is so accurate, you halves the number of squares that the ball scatters on kick-off.
Kick-Off Return
The player can move up to 3 squares at a kick-off where his team is attacking, if he is not in the front line or in the tackle zone of an opponent. Please note, only one player can use this skill at each kick-off and it is forbidden to enter the opponent's half of the pitch.
The player can move up to 3 squares at a kick-off where his team is attacking, if he is not in the front line or in the tackle zone of an opponent. Please note, only one player can use this skill at each kick-off and it is forbidden to enter the opponent's half of the pitch.
Leader
A team with one or more players with the Leader skill may take a single Leader re-roll counter and add it to their team re-rolls at the start of the game and at half time after any Master Chef rolls. The Leader re-roll may only be used so long as at least one player with the Leader skill is on the pitch - even if they are Prone or Stunned!
A team with one or more players with the Leader skill may take a single Leader re-roll counter and add it to their team re-rolls at the start of the game and at half time after any Master Chef rolls. The Leader re-roll may only be used so long as at least one player with the Leader skill is on the pitch - even if they are Prone or Stunned!
Leap
A player with the Leap skill is allowed to jump to any empty square within 2 squares for two squares of movement. Move the player to any empty square and then make an Agility roll (with no modifiers except Very Long Legs). If the player fails the Agility roll then he is knocked down in the square that he was leaping to.
A player with the Leap skill is allowed to jump to any empty square within 2 squares for two squares of movement. Move the player to any empty square and then make an Agility roll (with no modifiers except Very Long Legs). If the player fails the Agility roll then he is knocked down in the square that he was leaping to.
Loner
A Loner may use team re-rolls but has to roll a D6 first. On a roll of 4+, he may use the team re-roll as normal. On a roll of 1-3 the original result stands without being re-rolled but the team re-roll is lost.
A Loner may use team re-rolls but has to roll a D6 first. On a roll of 4+, he may use the team re-roll as normal. On a roll of 1-3 the original result stands without being re-rolled but the team re-roll is lost.
Mighty Blow
Add 1 to any Armour or Injury roll made by a player with this skill when an opponent is knocked down by this player during a block.
Add 1 to any Armour or Injury roll made by a player with this skill when an opponent is knocked down by this player during a block.
Multiple Block
This player may choose to throw blocks against two adjacent opponents. Make each block in turn as normal except that each defender's Strength is increased by 2. The player cannot follow up either block when using this skill.
This player may choose to throw blocks against two adjacent opponents. Make each block in turn as normal except that each defender's Strength is increased by 2. The player cannot follow up either block when using this skill.
Nerves Of Steel
The player ignores modifiers for enemy tackle zones when he attempts to Pass, Catch or Intercept.
The player ignores modifiers for enemy tackle zones when he attempts to Pass, Catch or Intercept.
No Hands
The player is unable to pick up, Intercept or carry the ball and will fail any Catch roll automatically.
The player is unable to pick up, Intercept or carry the ball and will fail any Catch roll automatically.
Nurgle's Rot
When this player kills an opponent during a Block, Blitz or Foul Action, the infected opponent becomes a new rookie Rotter. The opponent's Strength cannot exceed 4, and he cannot have the Decay, Regeneration or Stunty skills.
When this player kills an opponent during a Block, Blitz or Foul Action, the infected opponent becomes a new rookie Rotter. The opponent's Strength cannot exceed 4, and he cannot have the Decay, Regeneration or Stunty skills.
Pass
A player with the Pass skill re-rolls the dice if he throws an inaccurate Pass or fumbles.
A player with the Pass skill re-rolls the dice if he throws an inaccurate Pass or fumbles.
Pass Block
A player with this skill is allowed to move up to three squares when the opposing coach announces that one of his players is going to Pass the ball (but not a bomb). The move is made using all of the normal rules and skills, and the player does have to dodge in order to leave opposing player's tackle zones. If a player performing a Pass Block in their own turn is knocked down then this is a turnover.
A player with this skill is allowed to move up to three squares when the opposing coach announces that one of his players is going to Pass the ball (but not a bomb). The move is made using all of the normal rules and skills, and the player does have to dodge in order to leave opposing player's tackle zones. If a player performing a Pass Block in their own turn is knocked down then this is a turnover.
Piling On
The player may use this skill after he has made a block if he's standing adjacent to the victim and the victim was knocked down. You may re-roll the Armour roll or Injury roll for the victim. The Piling On player is placed prone in his own square. Do not make an Armour roll for him. Piling On does not cause a turnover unless the Piling On player is carrying the ball.
The player may use this skill after he has made a block if he's standing adjacent to the victim and the victim was knocked down. You may re-roll the Armour roll or Injury roll for the victim. The Piling On player is placed prone in his own square. Do not make an Armour roll for him. Piling On does not cause a turnover unless the Piling On player is carrying the ball.
Prehensile Tail
Opposing players must subtract 1 from the D6 roll if they attempt to dodge out of any of the player’s tackle zones.
Opposing players must subtract 1 from the D6 roll if they attempt to dodge out of any of the player’s tackle zones.
Pro
Once per turn, a Pro is allowed to re-roll any one dice roll he has made, even if he is Prone or Stunned. However, before the re-roll may be made, his coach must roll a D6. On a roll of 4, 5 or 6 the re-roll may be made. On a roll of 1, 2 or 3 the original result stands and may not be re-rolled with a skill or team re-roll.
Once per turn, a Pro is allowed to re-roll any one dice roll he has made, even if he is Prone or Stunned. However, before the re-roll may be made, his coach must roll a D6. On a roll of 4, 5 or 6 the re-roll may be made. On a roll of 1, 2 or 3 the original result stands and may not be re-rolled with a skill or team re-roll.
Really Stupid
After declaring an Action for the player, roll a D6, adding 2 if there are any adjacent team-mates. On a result of 1-3 they stand around trying to remember what it is they’re meant to be doing and the Action is wasted. The player loses his tackle zone and may not Catch, Intercept, Pass, Assist, or voluntarily move.
After declaring an Action for the player, roll a D6, adding 2 if there are any adjacent team-mates. On a result of 1-3 they stand around trying to remember what it is they’re meant to be doing and the Action is wasted. The player loses his tackle zone and may not Catch, Intercept, Pass, Assist, or voluntarily move.
Regeneration
If the player suffers a Casualty, then roll a D6 for Regeneration after the Injury roll and after any Apothecary roll (if allowed). On a result of 1-3, the player suffers the result of the injury as normal. On a 4-6, the player will heal their injury but is placed in the Reserves box.
If the player suffers a Casualty, then roll a D6 for Regeneration after the Injury roll and after any Apothecary roll (if allowed). On a result of 1-3, the player suffers the result of the injury as normal. On a 4-6, the player will heal their injury but is placed in the Reserves box.
Right Stuff
This player can be thrown by a team-mate with the Throw Team-Mate skill. When he ends up in an unoccupied square, he must make a landing roll unless he landed on another player during the throw. A landing roll is an Agility roll with a -1 modifier for each opposing player’s tackle zone on the square he lands in. If the landing roll is failed or he landed on another player during the throw he is placed prone and must Pass an Armour roll to avoid injury.
This player can be thrown by a team-mate with the Throw Team-Mate skill. When he ends up in an unoccupied square, he must make a landing roll unless he landed on another player during the throw. A landing roll is an Agility roll with a -1 modifier for each opposing player’s tackle zone on the square he lands in. If the landing roll is failed or he landed on another player during the throw he is placed prone and must Pass an Armour roll to avoid injury.
Safe Throw
If a Pass made by this player is ever intercepted, make an unmodified Agility roll. If this is successful then the Interception is cancelled out and the Passing sequence continues as normal. In addition if this player fumbles a Pass of a ball (not a team-mate) on any roll other than a natural 1 then he manages to keep hold of the ball instead of suffering a fumble and the team does not suffer a turnover.
If a Pass made by this player is ever intercepted, make an unmodified Agility roll. If this is successful then the Interception is cancelled out and the Passing sequence continues as normal. In addition if this player fumbles a Pass of a ball (not a team-mate) on any roll other than a natural 1 then he manages to keep hold of the ball instead of suffering a fumble and the team does not suffer a turnover.
Secret Weapon
Once a drive ends that this player has played in at any point, the referee orders the player to be sent off regardless of whether the player is still on the pitch or not.
Once a drive ends that this player has played in at any point, the referee orders the player to be sent off regardless of whether the player is still on the pitch or not.
Shadowing
The player may use this skill when a player moves out of any of his tackle zones. The opposing player rolls 2D6 adding their own player’s Movement Allowance and subtracting the Shadowing player's Movement Allowance from the score. If the final result is 7 or less, the player with Shadowing may move into the square vacated by the opposing player (no Dodge roll). A player may make any number of shadowing moves per turn.
The player may use this skill when a player moves out of any of his tackle zones. The opposing player rolls 2D6 adding their own player’s Movement Allowance and subtracting the Shadowing player's Movement Allowance from the score. If the final result is 7 or less, the player with Shadowing may move into the square vacated by the opposing player (no Dodge roll). A player may make any number of shadowing moves per turn.
Side Step
This player's coach choose which square the player is moved to when he is pushed back, rather than the opposing coach. Furthermore, the coach may choose to move the player to any adjacent square, not just the three squares behind him.
This player's coach choose which square the player is moved to when he is pushed back, rather than the opposing coach. Furthermore, the coach may choose to move the player to any adjacent square, not just the three squares behind him.
Sneaky Git
During a Foul Action a player with this skill is not ejected for rolling doubles on the Armour roll unless the Armour roll was successful.
During a Foul Action a player with this skill is not ejected for rolling doubles on the Armour roll unless the Armour roll was successful.
Sprint
The player may attempt to move up to three extra squares rather than the normal two when Going For It. His coach must still roll to see if the player is knocked down in each extra square he enters.
The player may attempt to move up to three extra squares rather than the normal two when Going For It. His coach must still roll to see if the player is knocked down in each extra square he enters.
Stab
This player may attack an opponent with their stabbing attack instead of throwing a block at them. Make an unmodified Armour roll for the victim. If the score beats the victim’s Armour value then they have been wounded and an Injury roll must be made. If Stab is used as part of a Blitz Action, the player cannot continue moving after using it.
This player may attack an opponent with their stabbing attack instead of throwing a block at them. Make an unmodified Armour roll for the victim. If the score beats the victim’s Armour value then they have been wounded and an Injury roll must be made. If Stab is used as part of a Blitz Action, the player cannot continue moving after using it.
Stakes
This player may add 1 to the Armour roll when they make a Stab attack against any player playing for a Khemri, Necromantic, Undead or Vampire team.
This player may add 1 to the Armour roll when they make a Stab attack against any player playing for a Khemri, Necromantic, Undead or Vampire team.
Stand Firm
A player with this skill may choose to not be pushed back as the result of a block. If a player is pushed back into a player with using Stand Firm then neither player moves.
A player with this skill may choose to not be pushed back as the result of a block. If a player is pushed back into a player with using Stand Firm then neither player moves.
Strip Ball
When a player with this skill blocks an opponent with the ball, applying a "Both Down" or "Defender Stumbles" result will cause the opposing player to drop the ball in the square that they are pushed to, even if the opposing player is not knocked down.
When a player with this skill blocks an opponent with the ball, applying a "Both Down" or "Defender Stumbles" result will cause the opposing player to drop the ball in the square that they are pushed to, even if the opposing player is not knocked down.
Strong Arm
The player add 1 to the D6 when he Passes to Short, Long or Bomb range.
The player add 1 to the D6 when he Passes to Short, Long or Bomb range.
Stunty
A player with the Stunty skill ignore any enemy tackle zones on the square he is moving to when he makes a Dodge roll, but must subtract 1 from the roll when they Pass. In addition, this player treats a roll of 7 and 9 on the Injury table after any modifiers have been applied as a KO'd and Badly Hurt result respectively rather than the normal results. Stunties that are armed with a Secret Weapon do not ignore enemy tackle zones, but still suffer the other penalties.
A player with the Stunty skill ignore any enemy tackle zones on the square he is moving to when he makes a Dodge roll, but must subtract 1 from the roll when they Pass. In addition, this player treats a roll of 7 and 9 on the Injury table after any modifiers have been applied as a KO'd and Badly Hurt result respectively rather than the normal results. Stunties that are armed with a Secret Weapon do not ignore enemy tackle zones, but still suffer the other penalties.
Sure Feet
The player re-rolls the dice if he is knocked down when trying to Go For It.
The player re-rolls the dice if he is knocked down when trying to Go For It.
Sure Hands
The player re-rolls the dice if he fails to pick up the ball. In addition, the Strip Ball skill will not work against a player with this skill.
The player re-rolls the dice if he fails to pick up the ball. In addition, the Strip Ball skill will not work against a player with this skill.
Tackle
Players who are standing in this player’s tackle zone are not allowed to use their Dodge skill if they dodge, nor may they use Dodge if the player throws a block at them.
Players who are standing in this player’s tackle zone are not allowed to use their Dodge skill if they dodge, nor may they use Dodge if the player throws a block at them.
Take Root
Immediately after declaring an Action with this player, roll a D6. On a 2 or more, the player may take his Action as normal. On a 1, the player 'takes root', and his MA is considered 0 until a drive ends, or he is knocked down or placed prone.
Immediately after declaring an Action with this player, roll a D6. On a 2 or more, the player may take his Action as normal. On a 1, the player 'takes root', and his MA is considered 0 until a drive ends, or he is knocked down or placed prone.
Tentacles
The player use this skill when an opposing player attempts to dodge or leap out of any of his tackle zones. The opposing player rolls 2D6 adding their own player’s ST and subtracting the Tentacles player's ST from the score. If the final result is 5 or less, then the moving player is held firm, and his action ends immediately.
The player use this skill when an opposing player attempts to dodge or leap out of any of his tackle zones. The opposing player rolls 2D6 adding their own player’s ST and subtracting the Tentacles player's ST from the score. If the final result is 5 or less, then the moving player is held firm, and his action ends immediately.
Thick Skull
This player treats a roll of 8 on the Injury table, after any modifiers have been applied, as a Stunned result rather than a KO’d result.
This player treats a roll of 8 on the Injury table, after any modifiers have been applied, as a Stunned result rather than a KO’d result.
Throw Team-Mate
This player may throw team-mates who have the Right Stuff skill. The player must be standing next to the intended team-mate at the end of their movement during the Pass Action. Only Quick and Short Passes may be attempted, and have a -1 penalty modifier. If the Pass is fumbled, it is not an automatic turnover.
This player may throw team-mates who have the Right Stuff skill. The player must be standing next to the intended team-mate at the end of their movement during the Pass Action. Only Quick and Short Passes may be attempted, and have a -1 penalty modifier. If the Pass is fumbled, it is not an automatic turnover.
Titchy
The player may add 1 to any Dodge roll he attempts. On the other hand, while opponents do have to dodge to leave any of a Titchy player’s tackle zones, Titchy players do not exert a -1 modifier when opponents dodge into any of their tackle zones.
The player may add 1 to any Dodge roll he attempts. On the other hand, while opponents do have to dodge to leave any of a Titchy player’s tackle zones, Titchy players do not exert a -1 modifier when opponents dodge into any of their tackle zones.
Two Heads
Add 1 to all Dodge rolls the player makes.
Add 1 to all Dodge rolls the player makes.
Very Long Legs
The player add 1 to the D6 roll whenever he attempts to Intercept or uses the Leap skill. In addition, the Safe Throw skill may not be used to affect any Interception rolls made by this player.
The player add 1 to the D6 roll whenever he attempts to Intercept or uses the Leap skill. In addition, the Safe Throw skill may not be used to affect any Interception rolls made by this player.
Wild Animal
After declaring an Action with a Wild Animal, roll a D6, adding 2 to the roll if taking a Block or Blitz Action. On a roll of 1-3, the Wild Animal does not move and roars in rage instead, and the Action is wasted.
After declaring an Action with a Wild Animal, roll a D6, adding 2 to the roll if taking a Block or Blitz Action. On a roll of 1-3, the Wild Animal does not move and roars in rage instead, and the Action is wasted.
Wrestle
This player can use Wrestle on a "Both Down" result. Both players are placed prone in their respective squares even if one or both have the Block skill. Do not make an Armour roll. No turnover, unless the player of the active team was the ball carrier.
This player can use Wrestle on a "Both Down" result. Both players are placed prone in their respective squares even if one or both have the Block skill. Do not make an Armour roll. No turnover, unless the player of the active team was the ball carrier.
