Shape of our footy has changed.

[tigermike]

This has probably been discussed before but this old photo could be why goal-kicking has not improved much...our footy has changed shape. Here's the shape when Billy Picken played (sad he passed away)... It was more rounded and less pointy at the ends compared to the current Sherrin https://images.app.goo.gl/HrADaRWr1XW76zZL7.
I believe the old shape made it easier to kick drop punts. Most commentators complain about goal kicking not improving, well the reason could be the shape of the ball has changed even though players are more professional and training more. Could the Tigers do better with the old ball? Is the AFL in denial about this obvious change? I believe it should not have happened.

 

[achillesjones]

Con Britt?

 

[tigermike]

Con Britt?

Yeah it doesn't look much like Billy, it was on the Ch 9 news.

 

[tigersnake]

Con Britt?

I'm mates with a couple of his nephews! That ain't Billy.

 

[Bernie]

I'm mates with a couple of his nephews! That ain't Billy.

Totally agree with that.

 

[DavidSSS]

I've noticed the subtle change in the shape of the ball over the years.

Is there an explanation for this? I've never been able to work out why it has happened.

DS

 

[deedee]

I've noticed the subtle change in the shape of the ball over the years.

Is there an explanation for this? I've never been able to work out why it has happened.

DS

Hand made .V. machine made

 

[seven]

Anyone had one of these as a kid?
Guarantee to break a couple of toes

 

[achillesjones]

Anyone had one of these as a kid?
Guarantee to break a couple of toes
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A falcon with the scratchy point was always fabulous too...