Kick2Kick.net » Rules http://www.kick2kick.net/afl the A to F to L of Australian Football Wed, 20 Aug 2008 02:40:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en The Interchange problem http://www.kick2kick.net/afl/the-interchange-problem http://www.kick2kick.net/afl/the-interchange-problem#comments Wed, 21 May 2008 02:40:26 +0000 Jermayn http://www.kick2kick.net/afl/?p=217 Round 8 of the 2008 season has seen a radical new rule been implemented to the game which has flown in the face of trying new rules in the NAB pre season games. The new rule is imo a knee-jerk reaction from the fiasco which saw Sydney play with 19 men and in the end pinch a draw back in round 6 of 2008.

The Interchange solution implimented by the AFL is silly
The Interchange solution implimented by the AFL is silly

The Rule Explained

AFL clubs must lodge a small piece of paper with an AFL official (The Interchange Official) detailing which player comes off the ground and his replacement, and players must stay inside a box on the interchange while their teammate comes off.

If the player moves out of the box or the official is given a wrong player number his team has infringed and the result can be a free kick, fine of $5, 000 and a 50m penalty.

What is the Problem?

The problem is not the rule so to speak as it will mean that no mistakes will happen like when the Sydney player jumped and played as an extra player. However the problem is that AFL teams in todays game average well over 80 interchanges a game and it can well become very confusing. Not only due to the fact that you have only given one week to change the way that players are interchanged.

In round 8 the clubs were given a week to get used to the new rule and some reports have stated that there were up to 16 infringements which would have resulted in EIGHT 50m penalties and $40,000 in fines.

Most teams managed the problem ok but the problem is most highlighted when a player takes himself off and that gives the official to hand the piece of paper to the interchange official no chance. One example is when a Freo player went off and it meant that for 10-15 seconds they played with 17 players and Bulldogs kicked a goal and won by three points.

Ideas to fix the Interchange Problem

If the AFL really seems that the interchange needs to be changed instead of keeping it as it was (after all it only happened once) I would recommend a more high tech less complicated solution that will see no team play with 17 players while he re sharpens his pencil to scribble down a number.

What are your opinions on this rule? Did you laugh when the Collingwood official tackled Leon Davis to stay inside his square like a naughty school boy? Can and will it work or will it just create more problems?

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How to tell when the ball is thrown when Tackled

  1. When hitting hand for handball does not show the ball being hit clearly.


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]]> http://www.kick2kick.net/afl/illegal-disposal-when-tackled-throw/feed/ Illegal disposal when Tackled - drop http://www.kick2kick.net/afl/illegal-disposal-when-tackled-drop http://www.kick2kick.net/afl/illegal-disposal-when-tackled-drop#comments Sat, 19 Apr 2008 02:04:02 +0000 Jermayn http://www.kick2kick.net/afl/illegal-disposal-when-tackled-drop When tackled you have to get rid of the ball legally otherwise the tackler will be rewarded with a free kick. The two ways of disposing the ball when tackled is either by handball or by kicking the football. One way people illegally dispose of the football when tackled is by dropping the ball.

How to tell when the ball is dropped when Tackled

  1. When ball just drops out of hands, it means the tackled player probably did not handball the ball.
  2. When attempting to handball it must be visible that the ball has been handballed.
  3. When attempted to kick the ball the tackled person does not make contact.


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What makes an Illegal leg/ trip Tackle

  1. If the tackle continues below the waist
  2. If the majority of the tackle is below the waist a free kick is given (can start or end below waist)
  3. Grab the persons leg/ foot


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You can be given a card if

  • You are reported by an umpire
  • continually argue or abuse an umpire
  • fighting and rough play

Consequences of receiving a card

A yellow card is the first offense and usually means you spend time off the field and are replaced by a team mate. However if you do something to warrant another card, you will be given a red card which means you cannot play the game and you have a date with the tribunal. The team cannot replace you for a period of time as well.

As you can see receiving a card yellow or red can really disrupt and penalise the team. If you play honest and clean, you will not need to worry about this rule.

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  • swearing,
  • threatening and
  • arguing against a decision (as shown in video).


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What makes a Tackle a push in the back

  1. If the tackle brings the tackled person forward.

Extra tips

  • A tackler sometimes drops his knees to help the tacklers momentum push him in the back.
  • Read “How to Tackle Side on” for more information on how tackle legally.

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Steps to Tackle side on

  1. Ran at them and watch the hips.
  2. Spread your arms and aim for the hips.
  3. Try and grab both (or one) arm(s).
  4. If possible, try and drop the person your tackling by rolling them and not getting into their back.

Extra tips

  • When players try and dodge a tackle they will move the ball with their arms, do not follow the ball. Watch the hips, they are the middle of the body and move the least.
  • If you tackle hard, they will remember and will think twice next time.

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