the issue is that the execution of the skill may be exactly the same but the reaction from the opposing player, for whatever reason, may be different causing damage to themselves as they hit the ground. so you're comfortable with the rule being "it's ok to do this, as long as the player doesn't injure themselves when they hit the ground". I understand what the afl is trying to do, and doing, I just disagree vehemently with it. the action itself, should be either legal or illegal. if you hit them high and/or not in play, it's illegal. if you hit them fairly and in play then it's legal. any further consequences are irrelevant as long as you execute the skill in the appropriate manner.
