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The Tim Hortons Brier final highlighted why so many continue to talk about trying to change the game again.
A 1-0 score after six ends isn’t exciting for any curling fan.
Five blank ends would make anyone consider turning the game off to do chores on a Sunday night or even switch it over to the Grammys.
But the way the rocks and ice are set up leads to the ability for any team at anytime to bail on an end, clear out three or four rocks at a time and blank.
You also have to appreciate how defensive teams are in the Brier final. The same thing happens in a Game 7 of a Stanley Cup final or the Grey Cup or the Super Bowl. Teams are usually extremely cautious early.
They tried the free-guard zone, the four-rock rule and now the five-rock rule. It seems the game constantly has changed to increase scoring, yet they still find ways to blank.
So you then need to change the rocks and ice to make the house less lively so rocks stick around.
Or just leave well enough alone and acknowledge there was some great curling throughout the week and not overreact to another cautious final.