AFL makes tweak to CONTROVERSIAL rule

AFL makes tweak to CONTROVERSIAL rule

Players will not be capable to trick their opponent into leaving their mark and making a gift of a 50m penalty with a pretend handball, beneath a tweak to umpires’ interpretation of the principles.

The AFL on Friday revealed three adjustments to the way in which umpires will officiate within the 2023 season, together with two main adjustments to the man-on-the-mark rulings.

A participant who feigns to handball in an effort to attract their opponent off the mark early and have them breach the brand new standing rule, will not be rewarded with a 50m penalty.

The new rule was a degree of conjecture final season however was additionally thought of to have a optimistic impression on the move of ball motion.

Players may even be compelled to make a right away resolution as to who’s standing the mark contained in the protected space and might not observe backwards having initially formed to face the mark.

Once a participant comes contained in the protected space after a mark is taken or free-kick given, they need to stay there and stand the mark.

A change has additionally been made to the way in which the 30-second rule for gamers kicking set-shots at purpose is officiated.

A ahead kicking nonetheless should start their set-shot routine inside 30 seconds of them taking a mark or being given a free-kick, however will now be warned of the time by the umpire on the 25-second mark, slightly than after 15 seconds.

Source: www.perthnow.com.au