Seen a couple of bad examples this week of this rule
Dear AFL, there is a simple fix.
The person first to the ball, who naturally has slowed down or stopped to get the ball, is to be favoured in all circumstances.
If a Johnny Come Lately slides in and takes out their legs, free kick against the guy sliding in.
If a Johnny Come Lately runs in and "falls over" the guy who was there first, then either play on, or free against the Johnny Come Lately for high contact if applicable.
It's that simple. No further discussion required,close the thread and tell the AFL to employ some common sense for once.
Dear AFL, there is a simple fix.
The person first to the ball, who naturally has slowed down or stopped to get the ball, is to be favoured in all circumstances.
If a Johnny Come Lately slides in and takes out their legs, free kick against the guy sliding in.
If a Johnny Come Lately runs in and "falls over" the guy who was there first, then either play on, or free against the Johnny Come Lately for high contact if applicable.
It's that simple. No further discussion required,close the thread and tell the AFL to employ some common sense for once.