New Ruck Rules

[SYDNEY_EAGLE]

"The enlarged centre circle that has been a feature of the Wizard Home Loans Cup in recent years will be introduced into the AFL home and away season next year in a bid to limit knee injuries to ruckmen.

After months of debate, the league has decided to limit the run-up of ruckman to ten metres next season in a bid to reduce the speed at which the big men collide at centre bounces.

Under the new rule each ruckmen's run-up must begin within the ten metre circle and ruckmen still cannot cross the centre line before the ball has been bounced."

With ruckmen colliding with less impact, enough protection might be offered for Gardiner to contemplate rucking again.

The centre line is still in place, so lumbering ruckmen like Primus and Sandilands still get screwed, but jumping ruckmen like Gardiner, Goodes and White have more protection against knees injuries.

What do you think? Will Gardiner be rucking again next year?

 

[Kat+man_do]

I would defy anyone jumping into a collision not to raise their leg

 

[Ruddiger]

Poses an interesting situation....

If Gardi comes back in the new "knee-friendly" ruck - what happens to Cox ?
What position can Cox play in if he his second ruckman ?

I'd back Gardi more in the forward line than Cox on kicking ability.

Cox has put in a great effort in 2004, with 512 hit outs in the year, compared to Gardi's best year of 453 in 2003. It would be a shame to lose him.

 

[TRIGGAMAN]

I Love Cox!

 

[no1bankteller]

I Love Cox!

You should seek help.

 

[Bestbird]

That is why Smith was a good recruit imo

 

[no1bankteller]

Edit!