Aggression

A player’s aggression factor outlines their general style of play and range in value from 1 to 5.

Higher aggression players are more physical during the normal events of a game. They are tougher in the tackle and win more of the 50/50 challenges than lower aggression players, but the run the risk of entering the referee’s notebook for foul play.

Lower aggression players are more creative ball players but less effective tacklers.

A side’s combined aggression factor is important; a side with a very high aggression factor runs the risk of more cautions or players sent-off and thus suspensions as a result of their robust style of play. While a side with a very low aggression factor is likely to gain more injuries at the hands of the more physical players.

It is, therefore very important to get a balance of aggression levels throughout your side in order to select a side that will not be at a disadvantage compared to your opponents.