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No prior, no problems: Dimma’s simple fix for holding-the-ball debate – AFL
The Tigers coach believes there’s an easy way to clear up confusion around the holding-the-ball rule
RICHMOND coach Damien Hardwick has called for the AFL to scrap prior opportunity as a way to remove the confusion regarding holding-the-ball.
The rule and its application have come under scrutiny since St Kilda coach Brett Ratten lamented his side earning just three free kicks from 86 tackles against Geelong on Friday night.
Hardwick said it was up the AFL to make life easier for umpires.
“Prior opportunity just makes the umpires’ job harder,” he said on Wednesday.
“Put the pressure on the players,…
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