He is correct on all points.
Largely speaking the game is less interesting as a result.
Very true Andyy, I find that the vast majority of games are unwatchable. I start to watch a game, get bored with the lack of contests & hearing umpires saying "stand, stand, stand". I either change the channel or turn the TV off & go watch paint dry or grass grow, which is far more exciting.
Yeah it's sad.
When I was a bachelor I would watch basically every game from Friday night, Sat PM, Sat night and Sunday.
Now sometimes I actually struggle to watch the Richmond games with much enthusiasm...
As a spectacle it's deteriorated significantly and I blame the rule changes.
I agree. I have been this way for some time. Granted I obviously watched more games during our dynasty but I have struggled to watch other AFL for over a decade.
I blame this on one rule that has done more damage to the game than any other rule.......
PRIOR OPPORTUNITY!
This one rule has ruined the game and made it significantly more difficult for the umpires also by adding a whole lot of grey.
I can't remember when but it was posted on this forum where an umpire listed up to 7 things he must consider before deciding whether or not a player should be penalised for holding the ball or incorrect disposal.
This adds to inconsistencies in a game because each umpire isn't going to view an incident the same way.
Get rid of this one rule and the game will survive.
Players will only take possession when they are able and if they can dispose of the ball. You won't get the mindless passing to players in a worse situation to force stoppages.
Free kicks will be paid because there is less grey (ie. you choose to possess the ball and get tackled you must dispose of it).
#endprioropportunity
P. S I also hate the stand rule. It's juvenile! And the nominated ruck rule which is also juvenile.
