alt_mattr
19th May 2013, 04:11 PM
Has there been a change to the rules this year regarding disposal of the ball? Players being tackled and disposing of the ball without kicking or hand passing is absolutely endemic in the AFL now. I understood the rule when it was "no prior opportunity, just drop it", but dropping it has become "propel it in the direction of your team mate" and this weekend I have seen the most blatant throws go unnoticed by either umpire or commentator.
I imagine the AFL is turning a blind eye in pursuit of fewer ball-ups, but I can't stand it when rules "unofficially" change via non-enforcement or "new interpretations". I need to know when I can go spare at the ump for stuffing up :)
I imagine the AFL is turning a blind eye in pursuit of fewer ball-ups, but I can't stand it when rules "unofficially" change via non-enforcement or "new interpretations". I need to know when I can go spare at the ump for stuffing up :)