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Discussion on the law/s governing high tackles considers the effect of shrugging and dropping
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/high-tackle-rules-part-of-afl-review-20120829-250x3.html
AFL players who win free kicks for high tackles by lifting their arms or lowering their legs might not next season, under changes being considered.
On the issue of players deliberately trying to earn free kicks for high tackles, highlighted by coaches at times this season, particularly in relation to West Coast players, Anderson said the AFL might need to respond to emerging tactics.
Some players burrow into contests head-first, others shrug their arms and lower their legs so tackles slip higher, while others forcefully lift opponents' arms with "upper cuts".
"What they're doing this year is if a guy shrugs and the tackle starts low and finishes high, they're paying a free kick," Anderson said.
"I think that's pretty clear.
"The question is 'Should they?'"
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/high-tackle-rules-part-of-afl-review-20120829-250x3.html
Also a discussion on players diving into opponents shins, interesting times.
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/high-tackle-rules-part-of-afl-review-20120829-250x3.html
AFL players who win free kicks for high tackles by lifting their arms or lowering their legs might not next season, under changes being considered.
On the issue of players deliberately trying to earn free kicks for high tackles, highlighted by coaches at times this season, particularly in relation to West Coast players, Anderson said the AFL might need to respond to emerging tactics.
Some players burrow into contests head-first, others shrug their arms and lower their legs so tackles slip higher, while others forcefully lift opponents' arms with "upper cuts".
"What they're doing this year is if a guy shrugs and the tackle starts low and finishes high, they're paying a free kick," Anderson said.
"I think that's pretty clear.
"The question is 'Should they?'"
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-news/high-tackle-rules-part-of-afl-review-20120829-250x3.html
Also a discussion on players diving into opponents shins, interesting times.
