Carlton coach Michael Voss has thrown his weight behind calls for added time to determine drawn matches in the course of the AFL common season.
The Blues’ season opener in opposition to Richmond led to a low-scoring tie – 8.10 (58) apiece – in entrance of 88,084 followers on the MCG on Thursday night time.
Both Voss and Tigers counterpart Damien Hardwick felt their respective groups had blown alternatives to win the competition, which ended all sq. after Tom Lynch’s objective within the closing minute.
It was Voss’s second draw as a coach however first with the Blues, following a 2009 tie when he was on the helm of the Brisbane Lions in opposition to Essendon.
The 47-year-old additionally performed in two attracts throughout a embellished 289-game profession with Brisbane.
“I haven’t given it a second thought but I must admit I wouldn’t mind the extra three or four minutes each way,” Voss advised reporters after Thursday night time’s draw.
“I have given that zero thought … but it does feel like the game should continue.
“But that is what we play, so we’ll keep on with it.”
Richmond have now been involved in the three most recent AFL draws, following ties with Fremantle (2022) and Hawthorn (2021) in recent seasons.
After the Tigers-Dockers draw last July, Richmond’s Hardwick called for drawn games to continue until one team scores to break the deadlock.
He has since wound back his view.
“I suppose it’s what it’s. I’m not too fussed both means,” Hardwick told reporters after Thursday night’s match.
“From a finals perspective or no matter it’s, it is in all probability a bit of bit totally different, however I’m not too nervous.
“Smarter men than me will figure that out.”
Hardwick admitted his coronary heart was in his mouth as Lynch lined up for the ultimate set shot from 25 metres after Richmond had wasted a string of possibilities in entrance of objective.
“He missed one early, it was on the full, but he’s generally a pretty good shot on goal,” Hardwick mentioned.
“I was happy with that one but we had a couple of other stinkers along the way.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
