The future of the Pre-Grand Final Bye

Crust

All Australian
Jun 9, 2016
817
2,163
AFL Club
Sydney
Other Teams
SUANFC
Get rid of it.
If a player misses out because of concussion or a torn hamstring, so be it, that's footy.
 
Aug 6, 2021
5,670
10,236
AFL Club
Adelaide
Get rid of it.
If a player misses out because of concussion or a torn hamstring, so be it, that's footy.

I think the issue is that with a torn hamstring a player is physically incapable of performing at the level they would need to. However, with a concussion the player could perform just fine, it would just be unsafe to do so. To me the bye removes the possibility of clubs trying to cheat their way around the rule.

That being said I’m still not sure I like the bye, but the concussion issue is a very valid reason for it.
 
Apr 17, 2006
27,232
16,554
???
AFL Club
Hawthorn
Other Teams
Miami Dolphins(NFL)
Don't like the bye, but know it's the only way to overcome the concussion stuff

Ideally, I would prefer a longer season, and a top 6 finals

1 and 2 first week off

3v6
4v5

Highest placed winner plays the team that finished 2nd
Lowest placed winner 0lays the minor premier

Winners play off in grand final.

No official bye
 
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