Doesn't clarify anything really. The rule (12.1.1) simply says "a Goal is scored when the football is Kicked completely over the Goal Line by a Player of the attacking Team". There is no mention of the padding in relation to a goal, only in relation to scoring a behind.
Sounds like Gieschen is making-up rules on the run again.
Why can't it just be:
If it crosses the white line on the ground, it's a goal. If it hits the post or padding, it's a point.
Done, easy.
Officially on the Reid and Sumner bandwagon!
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