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[Jurassic Referee]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

That particular language is a relatively recent addition to the case. I can't remember if something else changed when they added it.

Just went through the old books. It was changed in the 2003-04 case book and noted then as being new with a *. It didn't show up as a rule change though, so it must have been a clarification. They added "in an attempt to score(try)" and "released on the try". Before that, 4.15.4(c) almost mirrored what is now case book play 9.5. In 2003-04, case book play 9.5 only referred to throwing the ball against the opponent's back board or an official. No reference at all to your own board.

I also remember a very, very old case play dating back to the early 70's iirc that said that this play was a judgment call. That case play disappeared after 2/3 years also iirc because no one would ever judge that it wasn't always a try.

To the best of my knowledge what is now outlined in 9.5 is the way the play is universally adjudicated. If it's thrown at your own board and hits it, it's a try. End of endless arguments. Period.