AFL Commisson confirms cap on interchange

[Greystache]

The AFL Commission has confirmed that a cap on interchange rotations will be introduced from next season.

Interchanges will be capped at 120 per team per game for the 2014 and 2015 seasons, based on a recommendation from the AFL's football operations department.

There will no cap on interchanges per quarter, with clubs to be left to monitor their total rotations over the match.

The 120 limit will not include the use of the substitute or the changes made during breaks between quarters.
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The number will be reviewed towards the end of the 2015 season and a recommendation made for future seasons.

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[Happy Days]

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!*!*!*! stupid.

Every single rule that Vlad and his legion of doom (Laws of The Game Committee) has brought in over the past few years, officially and unofficially (exile of dropping the ball, dragging the ball in, no contact in ruck contests, etc.) have been with regard to speeding the game up and diminishing stoppages. Now he brings in this trash, which not only runs directly against this and will have a negative effect on the speed of the game, but is wanted by no one of any relevance to the on field product. Not to mention that the standard wheeled out reasoning for the cap (contested marking) was only lessened in importance by Vlad's stupid hands in the back rule in the first place.

What possible reason is there for this.

[bulldogtragic]

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Why?

[LostDoggy]

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Will be interesting to see how clubs go about monitoring how many interchanges have been made. Would be frustrating having to spend time during the game on something so tedious.

[Greystache]

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Will be interesting to see how clubs go about monitoring how many interchanges have been made. Would be frustrating having to spend time during the game on something so tedious.

It'll all be electronic.

[whythelongface]

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I don't understand why they need to tinker with every frigging rule.

Seriously what is the reasoning behind this madness.

Just leave the game alone.

[Ozza]

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In general - I'm never in favour of rule changes. I'm just glad they didn't make the cap as low as 80.

120 at least won't be a huge difference from how the game is played now.

You would think that clubs would have to employ another game day staff member just for rotations.

[Bornadog]

Re: AFL Commisson confirms cap on interchang

!*!*!*! stupid.

Every single rule that Vlad and his legion of doom (Laws of The Game Committee) has brought in over the past few years, officially and unofficially (exile of dropping the ball, dragging the ball in, no contact in ruck contests, etc.) have been with regard to speeding the game up and diminishing stoppages. Now he brings in this trash, which not only runs directly against this and will have a negative effect on the speed of the game, but is wanted by no one of any relevance to the on field product. Not to mention that the standard wheeled out reasoning for the cap (contested marking) was only lessened in importance by Vlad's stupid hands in the back rule in the first place.

What possible reason is there for this.

Agree 100%. Add to that the stupid idea of the sub.

[Bulldog Joe]

Re: AFL Commisson confirms cap on interchang

!*!*!*! stupid.

Every single rule that Vlad and his legion of doom (Laws of The Game Committee) has brought in over the past few years, officially and unofficially (exile of dropping the ball, dragging the ball in, no contact in ruck contests, etc.) have been with regard to speeding the game up and diminishing stoppages. Now he brings in this trash, which not only runs directly against this and will have a negative effect on the speed of the game, but is wanted by no one of any relevance to the on field product. Not to mention that the standard wheeled out reasoning for the cap (contested marking) was only lessened in importance by Vlad's stupid hands in the back rule in the first place.

What possible reason is there for this.

Not sure that Vlad can be blamed for all the rule changes, but there have been plenty over time.

A few ruck rules, like the anti Darcy rule deeming grabbing the ball as prior opportunity, designed to keep the ball moving.

While I don't agree with all, I'm not sure the interchange cap is a bad idea. Remember when we had no interchange. The game is ever evolving.

At a function earlier this year, Brendan McCartney expressed a view that he was in favour of the cap.

I think it will suit our game style.

[Bornadog]

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Not sure that Vlad can be blamed for all the rule changes, but there have been plenty over time.

A few ruck rules, like the anti Darcy rule deeming grabbing the ball as prior opportunity, designed to keep the ball moving.

While I don't agree with all, I'm not sure the interchange cap is a bad idea. Remember when we had no interchange. The game is ever evolving.

At a function earlier this year, Brendan McCartney expressed a view that he was in favour of the cap.

I think it will suit our game style.

The most over officiated game in the whole world.

[Go_Dogs]

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It'll all be electronic.

I the spot fines if your myki isn't topped up?

I can't say I'm surprised, was bound to happen.

[LostDoggy]

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It'll all be electronic.

Gold!

Assuming clubs will now make 3 changes each quarter, and the sub doesn't count either, the actual rotations goes up to 130.

Still think it's a stupid rule.

What's the penalty for blowing the cap?

[bulldogsthru&thru]

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Gold!

Assuming clubs will now make 3 changes each quarter, and the sub doesn't count either, the actual rotations goes up to 130.

Still think it's a stupid rule.

What's the penalty for blowing the cap?

Free kick and 50m penalty.

Im intrigued to see how they view an injured player who has to come off for treatment/assessment. Is that counted as a rotation? And if not will it open the flood gates for 'fake' injury complaints

[bulldogtragic]

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Gold!

Assuming clubs will now make 3 changes each quarter, and the sub doesn't count either, the actual rotations goes up to 130.

Still think it's a stupid rule.

What's the penalty for blowing the cap?

Good question...

Or do they have a couple of Maori bouncers on the sideline physically stopping rotations after 120?

[bulldogtragic]

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Free kick and 50m penalty.

Im intrigued to see how they view an injured player who has to come off for treatment/assessment. Is that counted as a rotation? And if not will it open the flood gates for 'fake' injury complaints

Or what if there is a genuine injury after 120?

And ht determines 'genuine' as you rightfully pont out?