Substitution Bench

[Cyclone Larry]

With the sub rule possibly being changed next year. Has the idea of a sub bench similar to soccer been floated as a possibility? Regardless of the sub staying at one or increasing to two, it would be good for there to be a selection of 3 or so players to choose to sub on. That way the sub can be used either tactically or replace a similar player for injury. Avoiding times when the chosen sub hasn't suited the game/conditions eg Brown against the Hawks (IMO).
Thoughts?

 

[SJ]

Yes it has been floated, Bartlett did so only a couple of weeks back.

I can see two substitutes and two interchange players being the go next year.

 

[Stig_90]

Didn't Bartlett want 8 subs on the bench? That's going a little far, but I didn't see a problem before we had the green jacket.

 

[Cyclone Larry]

Sorry, I should have included that the normal interchange bench would still exist. KB wanted to only have a 8 sub bench and no interchange IIRC which to me is a bit extreme. Basically the idea above would have the existing 3 (or 4) interchange with an additional sub bench of 3 (or 4). And only 1 (or 2) of those sub bench players could be subbed on. **head explodes**
I prob should edit that into the top post

 

[SJ]

In my opinion there is no need for an interchange bench if there are three or four substitutes.

 

[alfy!]

Don't like the idea of any more subs, for a multitude of reasons.

 

[Ikan Bodoh]

Surely subs bench would be a bit of a disaster in terms of getting game time into players? Already it's an issue with teams avoiding giving the red vest to the same player too often. A subs bench would mean 3+ players almost getting zero game time each week.

 

[Turbocat]

Do not try to float any idea by saying "lets copy soccer" .Doesn't seem to go down well.
The more sections , the less intrigue it will have although it would give coaches more in their back pocket.

 

[Pure_Ownage]

The clubs and the AFLPA won't go for it, the logistics of having four players each week who lose match fitness and trying to manage that are too tough-it's enough of a challenge with one but with four it's too hard, even if you rotate who is the sub.
In theory it's a good idea but in practice it's too unworkable to come in.

 

[you pick one]

Is it to late to go back to the old 18 plus 2 reserves,no subs, no rotations.
We would find out who were the real 100 minutes footballers.