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AFL boss Gillon McLachlan defends controversial stand rule against disgruntled fans, promising more open football
The AFL’s new stand rule is designed to make life difficult for players like Brisbane’s All-Australian defender Harris Andrews.
Key points:
- Umpires have been told players cannot move when standing on the mark, a rule designed to open up more of the field
- Fans were outraged after a 50 metre penalty was paid when Fremantle’s Brennan Cox was judged to have moved off the mark in a practice game
- All-Australian defender Harris Andrews said it has opened up the game and will allow more goals to be kicked
But the fullback, despite admitting he now feels a “little bit helpless” when standing on the mark, is fine with that and expects it’s here to stay after AFL boss Gillon McLachlan called for patience from disgruntled fans.
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