20 metre kick rule

[loose ball get]

The AFL will be trialling a new 20 metre kick rule. Do you agree???

 

[sydney eagle]

The AFL will be trialling a new 20 metre kick rule. Do you agree???

Why are they trialling it ? What advantages does it have overe the current 15 metre rule ? I don't see the need to change the existing rule personally but would be interested to se the reasoning behind such a change.

 

[loose ball get]

Why are they trialling it ? What advantages does it have overe the current 15 metre rule ? I don't see the need to change the existing rule personally but would be interested to se the reasoning behind such a change.

There trialling it to see if the 20 metre kicks will increase costested marks, long kicking and contested possession.

 

[Xtreme]

By the sounds of it, it seems like it will be something that i won't like. Can't judge it until i see how teams change tactics and whatnot.

 

[West Coast 06]

What does 5 meters matter anyway, just another thing for the umpires to be subjective about.

What I want to know is why they haven't trialed the hands in the back rule BEFORE they bring it in. As a spectator I can see I will be tearing my hair out with umpires making stupid decisions with this before it even comes in.

 

[borgy]

I dont disagree with the rule but whats the point of having it? As long as it doesnt make its way into the H&A season i dont think anyone will care.

 

[bzparkes]

Why are they trialling it ? What advantages does it have overe the current 15 metre rule ? I don't see the need to change the existing rule personally but would be interested to se the reasoning behind such a change.

Because instead of a player kicking the ball 8 metres and the umps saying it's 15, they'll pretty much have to kick it a minimum of 15 for it to count

 

[westdog54]

If they want to increase contested marking and long kicking they are better off following the VFL's lead and making any kick that goes backward play on, except in your attacking 50. Increasing the marking from 10 to 15 metres didn't help. What makes the AFL think an extra 5 metres will help?

Good thing Mick Martyn isn't playing anymore.

 

[bzparkes]

Good thing Mick Martyn isn't playing anymore.

What, 'cause he's ugly?

 

[The Royal Sampler]

I agree with bzparkes, by adding a 20m rule we might actually get the 15m rule we are already meant to have.