Luke Holmesby - AFL Website - 11 October
THE ADVANTAGE and interchange rules implemented in 2011 will remain next year, however, there will be a slight amendment to the 'advantage rule' with more time allowed for an umpire to consider the actual advantage.
The AFL Commission approved a recommendation made on Monday to keep the two rules that were a constant topic of debate throughout the season.
The use of technology for scoring decisions - and rules surrounding length of games and interchange infringement penalties - will be addressed in a meeting in November.
In another minor tweak, an advantage will not be permitted for any free kick paid by an out-of-zone umpire to avoid confusion at centre bounces.
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THE ADVANTAGE and interchange rules implemented in 2011 will remain next year, however, there will be a slight amendment to the 'advantage rule' with more time allowed for an umpire to consider the actual advantage.
The AFL Commission approved a recommendation made on Monday to keep the two rules that were a constant topic of debate throughout the season.
The use of technology for scoring decisions - and rules surrounding length of games and interchange infringement penalties - will be addressed in a meeting in November.
In another minor tweak, an advantage will not be permitted for any free kick paid by an out-of-zone umpire to avoid confusion at centre bounces.
Article in full...
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