AFL may shorten quarters: McLachlan (afl site)

[one-eyed]

AFL may shorten quarters: McLachlan

Justin Chadwick, AAP 
afl.com.au
February 25, 2015 5:46 PM


THE AFL will investigate cutting the length of matches in a bid to keep the game attractive and protect players from burnout.

Carlton coach Mick Malthouse is keen to see games cut to around 90 minutes of playing time, instead of the usual 120-125 minutes.

AFL chief executive Gill McLachlan says 90 minutes is too short, but he confirmed the League has been looking into the issue to find a middle ground.

"When you have 36-37 minute quarters, I think we agree with Mick that that is too long," McLachlan said during his visit to Perth on Wednesday.

"It's something that's been looked at this year.

"I think there has been a consistent message now from the players that they are almost at their limits.

"This is one of the most taxing and physical games in the world and our guys are incredible athletes.

"I think they are close to their limits and we've heard that message.

"But as far as 60, 80, 90 minutes (quarters are concerned) - that's a bit short."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-02-25/afl-may-shorten-quarters

[Penelope]

first they legislate to reduce interchange rotations, in a deliberate effort to fatigue players and thus open the game up as the players will be too tired to maintain their defensive presses, which they feel makes the game unattractive.

now they want to reduce game time to prevent player burnout and keep the game attractive.

Hmmm......

[Chuck17]

Just stuffing leave the stuffing game alone

If they want to make changes then stop all the rules they have brought in over the last few years

[Diocletian]

HTFU you bunch of overpaid polesmokers.

[DCrane]

Agree with all the sentiments on this thread, and it is in fact the over-administration of the game that has resulted in ridiculously long quarters.
So it does need to be looked at. Maybe they can start by getting rid of the pencil necked afl officials patrolling the boundary line that have the ability to stop the game for minor infractions.

[Tigers of Old]

I'm all for shorter quarters so long as they do away with the interchange bench.

[mightytiges]

first they legislate to reduce interchange rotations, in a deliberate effort to fatigue players and thus open the game up as the players will be too tired to maintain their defensive presses, which they feel makes the game unattractive.

now they want to reduce game time to prevent player burnout and keep the game attractive.

Hmmm......

My first thoughts about this too al. The two positions the AFL are wanting seem contradictory if no other changes are made . As T.O.O. says, you would need to reduce to interchange bench as well as the number of rotations to satisfy both criteria.

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Meh.

If they really want to impress, shorten the quarters but lengthen the halves.

[Smokey]