Sport
AFL footy boss Steve Hocking defends new ‘stand’ man on the mark rule – 7NEWS.com.au
A major flaw has been discovered in the ‘netball-like’ rule – and coaches are already plotting its downfall.
AFL football boss Steve Hocking believes the leagues new stand rule is having a significant impact on the play in trial matches.
But a VFL coach says its a matter of time before teams begin to outsmart the regulation change in search of victory.
Under a new rule introduced for 2021, men on the mark are effectively banned from moving side to side.
Minimal lateral movement is permitted but 50-metre penalties will be handed out if umpires believe the defensive player has shifted too far.
The game adjustment…
-
General15 hours agoAs Iran-Australia relations plunge to a new low, Tehran faces another diplomatic setback
-
General22 hours agoPolice offer ‘surrender plan’ to Dezi Freeman as fugitive avoids capture for another day
-
General21 hours agoGeelong Cats AFL star Bailey Smith details mental health battle during All-Australian speech
-
Noosa News12 hours agoBrisbane nation’s third-youngest capital; Leaders condemn anti-immigration rally