SHocking has got to be the worst administrator in VFL/AFL history.
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SHocking has got to be the worst administrator in VFL/AFL history.
Can you run back 5 metres off the mark and then move laterally?
As I mentioned elsewhere, soccer has also evolved and again the authorities embrace it. I'm not confident that the game is better and more exciting but the authorities are letting the game evolve, albeit whilst they screw up technological advances.
He will just bring in another rule mandating that a player has to be on the mark and not move at all until play on is called or the ball is kicked. Penalty is 50m if you do not have anyone stand the markMy guess is Yes as you are no longer on the mark. Another own goal by SHocking and co
3. The restrictions to the person manning the mark I also like. It really annoys me how players are allowed to move meters off the mark to try and force a kick down the line. Just need to make sure the umpires don't get trigger happy or give up on it halfway through the season. I reckon it will encourage players to sag back off the mark now - Tick
4. The VFL rule won't get up. Its a bridge too far for Conservative Gill
The more disappointing thing is they didn't scrap the stupid ruck nomination and protected zone rules and confirm quarters are returning to 20mins. On this basis Shocking remains a nuffy flog.
They will only be happy if they are allowed to have a cup of hot cocoa when they come off for a spell on the bench.And right on cue out comes Dangerflog to whine about the changes to the interchange. Who did we say that would affect negatively? On yes, the retirement home down at Sleepy Hollow.
it'll be about Game 2 in Round 1 (after the tiges have been reemed by the new rules) when they decide that there will now be a 'man-on-the mark corridor' where the man on the mark can't move more than 1 metres sideways and say 5 metres backwards.Can you run back 5 metres off the mark and then move laterally?
looks like those two *smile* are thinking "what can we do about the congestion at the huddle?"
Of course there’s a problem. Richmond is winning Premierships!it'll be about Game 2 in Round 1 (after the tiges have been reemed by the new rules) when they decide that there will now be a 'man-on-the mark corridor' where the man on the mark can't move more than 1 metres sideways and say 5 metres backwards.
The three umps will all be watching the man on the mark to see if he goes 99cm or 101cm to the side (they'll all have different interpretations about how far 1 metre is - goodie) and not notice the bloke with the ball has gone off the line and fail to blow play on. So instant 50 metre penalty when the bloke on the mark tries to follow him
Another rule that is the answer to a problem that doesn't exist, that is open to interpretation, will cause a *smile* load of confusion, and in 2022 another rule will be brought in to "fix it"
AFL and SHocking and Gill Jong Un can GAGF
LOL. This is brilliant.
That’s the thing too TP.So more rule changes to make players more tired. The more they change the more it stays the same for us. Surely a club that has had a recruitment strategy over the last 5 or 6 years to select mostly players with speed and endurance will benefit greatly by tiring players out.
Exactly ( in essence ) they wouldn’t be liking ‘one’ side dominating for a number of years as has been the case since 2001.Interesting seeing Gil and Hocking watching us receive the cup at the Gabba. Gil would have whispered "Make sure they don't win it again next year or else"
Exactly TF.Hocking and co have been playing a long game. All these minor rule changes and tinkering without evidence of any positive effect are just preparing us for the radical overhaul they have undoubtedly been planning for a while. When the big changes drop they’ll tell us they are “necessary” and that they were left with “no other options” if they are to “save the state of the game”. 16 a side with zones is inevitable.
They can always show an ad or 2 while players get into their positions at each stoppageD3S touched on the new VFL rule for 2021.
This is the anti-richmond trojan horse and a real arse *smile* for our game.
3 inside the arc and 1 inside the goal square AT STOPPAGES.
This is like a cultural abortion to the game.
Who could possibly think this will 1. Work 2. Be good 3. Be umpirable 4. Be telecastable ?
Did i read this right? Someone needs to stand in the goal square at every ball up?
*smile* me
The only positive i can almost envisage
Is we could see a rush on recruiting the ubiquitous big fat fast dead eyed black fella full forward who is stuffed after running 50m.
Hocking and co have been playing a long game. All these minor rule changes and tinkering without evidence of any positive effect are just preparing us for the radical overhaul they have undoubtedly been planning for a while. When the big changes drop they’ll tell us they are “necessary” and that they were left with “no other options” if they are to “save the state of the game”. 16 a side with zones is inevitable.