xztatik
Years ago

AFL: Should the new rule be stopped?

Although there has been a major push by coaches, players and fans to get rid of the new push-in-the-back rule before round one, it doesnt like the AFL will budge and at this point the rule will stand.

I think the rule is a terrible addition to the game, there was already a free kick in just about every second marking contest. The AFL need to stop being so stubborn, recognize it was a bad move and redeem themselves before it effects the regular season.

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cLaRkY  
Years ago

I don't mind this rule because it challenges defenders to be smarter in the ways in which they play. Anyone can give a player a nudge in the back and take a safe mark, but by keeping this rule defenders will need to battle for front position or attempt a fair spoil.

Besides it is only called as 'in the back' if the player has hands in the back, could this lead to a use of a defensive forearm (armbar)?

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In the Know  
Years ago

I beleive that the rule many years back was what they are trying to do now. I think it is a good one to introduce and hope that it stays.

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xztatik  
Years ago

But Clarky they were already calling the blatent push in the back in last years marking contests, now just the slightest contact between hands and the back will be called even if there is no real pushing motion that effects the mark.

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Years ago

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Years ago

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Anonymous  
Years ago

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Years ago

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Years ago

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Years ago

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