The protected area and the new rules.

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  • comrade
    Hall of Fame
    • Jun 2008
    • 18027

    Re: The protected area and the new rules.

    Originally posted by Axe Man
    I watched the stand rule enforced in a local reserves practice match yesterday. It's hard enough for AFL players to stand still after practicing for months, almost impossible for a local player to stop themselves from mirroring their opponent with the ball when on the mark.
    How many 50m penalties?
    Our 1954 premiership players are our heroes, and it has to be said that Charlie was their hero.

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    • Axe Man
      Hall of Fame
      • Nov 2008
      • 11153

      Re: The protected area and the new rules.

      Originally posted by comrade
      How many 50m penalties?
      I only noticed one that was definitely the stand rule, but I wasn't watching intently. Sensibly the umpires didn't seem to be adjudicating it to the letter of the law but I can see some wild inconstancies coming this season.

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      • jeemak
        Bulldog Legend
        • Oct 2010
        • 21817

        Re: The protected area and the new rules.

        Originally posted by Axe Man
        I watched the stand rule enforced in a local reserves practice match yesterday. It's hard enough for AFL players to stand still after practicing for months, almost impossible for a local player to stop themselves from mirroring their opponent with the ball when on the mark.
        Why are they enforcing it in the ressies of a local comp?
        TF is this?.........Obviously you're not a golfer.

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        • Axe Man
          Hall of Fame
          • Nov 2008
          • 11153

          Re: The protected area and the new rules.

          Originally posted by jeemak
          Why are they enforcing it in the ressies of a local comp?
          I assume the umpires are obliged to follow the AFL rule changes, other than for things like the sub and interchange caps.

          I have heard umpire numbers are down (and they are always a problem). Rules like this can't help.

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          • Topdog
            Bulldog Team of the Century
            • Jan 2007
            • 7471

            Re: The protected area and the new rules.

            Originally posted by Axe Man
            I have heard umpire numbers are down (and they are always a problem). Rules like this can't help.
            Very hard to explain the reason for a free kick when you dont agree with the rule.

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