AFL keen to restrict interchange rotations
Although the AFL decided against any rule changes for the 2008 season they are very keen to limit the number of interchange rotations. Throughout next season the AFL will be conducting detailed studies to determine whether there is a link between the increased speed of the game and fatigue and collision injuries. It is believed the Laws of the Game Committee is concerned about the number of interchange rotations, which has increased by a massive 241% since the 200 season. It is pleasing to see that the AFL will conduct some in depth testing into this situation and not just change this rule because the Laws of the Game Committee don’t like what is happening.
I am glad they have decided not to bring in a change in this rule for next season, I really don’t think that after the contraversial hands in the back rule they would want any more supporter abuse. Speaking of the hands in the back rule they also considered ammending the rule to allow incidental contact, which I reckon some umpires brought in by themselves last year anyway. This would make an even bigger grey area in the rule which is all we need. Keep it “Black and White” is all I can say.
The AFL will not trial the new interchange rule during the NAB cup but they are going to persist with the rushed behind, and calling play on from kicking backwards (which sould be brought in!).
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