You're losing it.We should get rid of the handball. Besides the problems with adjudication of proper disposal. allowing throwing the ball, dropping the ball, or similar hand disposals, will open up the game and create more offense. I know the handball is part of the history of the game, but it's the biggest problem with umpiring the game. The only special disposal will be the kick, which can end in a mark or a score. So much simpler.
We should also move to last touch out of bounds with possession going to the other side, like in basketball. This too will speed up the game and eliminate the need for umpires to adjudicate on intent.
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