Instead of bs rule changes a big part to reducing stoppages and making the game more exciting would be for the AFL to get the umpires to umpire every game the way they did in the Grand Final.. by letting it go and only paying deadset obvious or blatant frees.
Opinions?
Edit: This is what I meant by my original post. Frees that have no impact on play or could go either way should be let go. Frees that are obvious should be given. As long as it's consistent towards both teams.
Not sure why people are saying this idea is street rules.
Examples of what should be let go:
Incidental hands in the back that has no effect on contest
High tackles where player ducked
Split second holds
Accidentally brushing someone's shoulder
I'm sick of watching games where all these technicalities are paid. The Grand Final was a refreshing change.
I get the AFL is not likely going to change their stance, especially during the regular season, but they keep talking rule changes when half the problem is being too technical and to the book. It'd be a better spectacle if they just let more of it go.
Opinions?
Edit: This is what I meant by my original post. Frees that have no impact on play or could go either way should be let go. Frees that are obvious should be given. As long as it's consistent towards both teams.
Not sure why people are saying this idea is street rules.
Examples of what should be let go:
Incidental hands in the back that has no effect on contest
High tackles where player ducked
Split second holds
Accidentally brushing someone's shoulder
I'm sick of watching games where all these technicalities are paid. The Grand Final was a refreshing change.
I get the AFL is not likely going to change their stance, especially during the regular season, but they keep talking rule changes when half the problem is being too technical and to the book. It'd be a better spectacle if they just let more of it go.
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