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First job for Greg Swann
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- Oct 9, 2014
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Easiest way to save time is at stoppages around the ground
Why are boundary umps waiting 30 seconds for the ruck to arrive before throwing it in.
Remove umpires waiting for nominations. Could easily save 2+ minutes a quarter on ruck contests
The quicker the ball is in play the less congestion around the contest too.
All because of some ridiculous idea that 3rd man up needed to be banned up save the role of ruckmen
no, collingwood does that! and the treat the cash cow like shit!
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hah, no surprise a cat fan says this! umpires pet, and giving away more farms than broke farmers! of course you dont want to rock the boat!
Doesn't matter. 99% of fans are mindless sheep and will not only go along with it, within a year or two they'll obediently say how they were in favour all along.
It's a lost cause now.
Elixuh
See you on the 9th green at 9
I was under the impression that Swanny is just a human shield for Dillon.
- Mar 25, 2005
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Ive heard somewhere that by shortening the game , it allows for more commercial ads which I dont get.
The AFL Games have become lower scoring season by season. I understand for commercial channels anyway its lucrative if there are more goals in an AFL game. By having less goals, it decreases the value for the commercial partners.
The AFL have in the past wanted the game to be higher scoring, by changing their rules.
Shouldn't just stop rewarding players for ducking/throwing their head back but actually penalise them for it. What happened to that being their prior opportunity? Start actually paying frees against them they wont do it.
Yeah that's what I meant is actually penalise players for it. They do occasionally but its very rare.
the old 'games are too long' chestnut. at afl headquarters we're hearing how the game is too long. they have literally repeated that very line many times.
they make some changes... and the game comes out the other end 1 or 2 minutes shorter. it's basically the broadcasters telling them, can you clean it up so it doesn't interrupt the news?
they make some changes... and the game comes out the other end 1 or 2 minutes shorter. it's basically the broadcasters telling them, can you clean it up so it doesn't interrupt the news?
lol- as I said- chip on shoulder and from a pie no less - laughable.
- Apr 29, 2012
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I don't mind the "shortenning" that they've been talking about so far, like reducing time for reviews, removing the ruck nomination and waiting for ruckman to appear etc. I'm all for stopping that shit. Getting rid of the stand rule will also help speed the game up.
Son of Superboot
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Standardise the price of hot chips at all grounds, and tomato sauce is free !!!
- Aug 15, 2009
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1. Slash AFL House staff numbers and budget.
2. Provide revenue sharing agreements with the AFLPA that allows for such increases in player wealth that they freely sign waivers against future legal action.
3. ???????????????
4. Profit.
LukeParkerno1
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get ready for cold chips then lol. Do people still these days eat inside the ground anyway?
- Mar 25, 2005
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This idea though of shortening quarters eg 16 minute quarters or 18 minute quarters, instead of 20 minute quarters is a bit farcical to me.
Yes I do understand the games tend to be going for long but there are other methods as you suggested for reducing the length of quarters.
- May 5, 2006
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Who cares about Michael Christian? A monkey could do his job. Another MRO isn't going to suddenly free Paul Curtis because that's not his job. The problem is the system and the tribunal, not the MRO.
Swanny has way bigger issues on his plate.
Swanny has way bigger issues on his plate.
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GenericUsername202
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Dillon is the equivalent of Adam Sandler playing an idiot in a movie who rises up to the top job, and spends his days playing with his toys while real people do the real work
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Keep the clock running during ball ups like the old days, it’ll probably force coaches to open the game up more too.
- Apr 29, 2012
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Exactly, not open to reducing the length of the actual time as it ****s around with historical records and comparisons, plus I don't want to see less football.
But so many more avenues to speed up the game:
- limit score reviews, and speed them up, they should start reviewing as soon as the goal is scored without being 'called' for by the umpire, and we shouldn't review points for things like marks / out of bounds, just let the umpire call it;
- ruck nomination, 1m and waiting for ruckman, just throw the ball up and let the players go for it, no nomination and no waiting;
- 6-6-6 warning, get rid of it and just pay the free kick or relax 6-6-6 or whatever
- re-doing bounces, just get rid of the bounce and throw the ball up, maybe outside the first bounce of the game or a quarter.
- Jun 9, 2008
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The current state of the game is broken. AFL needs a major overhaul.
Game Length:
Matches are too long to hold the casual fan's attention span. The long-term target should be 2.5 hours, but changes must be gradual to avoid backlash from traditionalists.
Match Review Panel:
The system is inconsistent and lacks credibility. A complete overhaul is needed, starting with removing Michael Christian. Decisions must be transparent and consistent.
Umpiring & Rules:
Umpiring is a mess - too many officials, too many rules open to interpretation. The “stand” rule, protected area, sub rule, deliberate out of bounds - all flawed. Nobody understands ruck infringements anymore. The constant rule changes over the last decade need to be rolled back. Simplify the game.
The Draft:
It’s compromised beyond belief. Academy picks distort fairness and must be scrapped. Father-son selections should stay to honour tradition, but must operate under a fair market-based system with no discounts.
Mid-Season Tournament / State of Origin:
Stop entertaining gimmicks. AFLX was the warning. No mid-season tournament. No State of Origin revival. If you want to experiment, use AFLW.
Team Numbers & Expansion:
18 teams is too many for a limited talent pool. Quality has declined since expanding from 16 to 18. Too many players on lists who simply aren’t AFL standard. Cancel the 19th license. Relocate 2-4 Victorian clubs to address national imbalance.
Fixture & Finals Format:
24 home-and-away rounds for just 4 weeks of finals is outdated. Every team should play each other once, alternating home/away each year. A larger, more inclusive finals series should follow. Consider reintroducing the night series for non-finalists.
Bye Rounds:
One league-wide bye. Mid-season. No split rounds, no staggered rest weeks.
Brownlow Medal:
Umpires shouldn’t vote. Use an independent panel to judge the best player. Remove the “fairest” clause - current suspension criteria has rendered that stipulation irrelevant.
Pre-Season:
Bring back a proper pre-season competition.
Score Reviews:
They're slow and add little value. Let umpires decide live - they already make dozens of horrible judgment calls every game. Focus on improving overall officiating instead of obsessing over the precision of one small part.
Free Agency Compensation:
AFL clubs shouldn’t be rewarded for refusing to match fair offers. Scrap restricted free agency compensation entirely.
Grand Final Timing:
Move it to a night timeslot - the entertainment value and spectacle would be significantly better.
Round Zero:
Axed. It dilutes the excitement of the season launch and adds nothing meaningful.
Get it done, Swann. Call me if you need a 2IC.
Son of Superboot
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While I do try to fill the kids up prior to a game, it's inevitable by 1/2 time that they will be hungry.
What's even worse is that you can't get hot jam-filled donuts at the gabba on the way out of the ground
