Preview Gold Coast SUNS in AFLX

[SUNS]

Saturday February 17
Timeslot to be confirmed
Allianz Stadium – SYDNEY
Teams competing: Sydney Swans, GWS GIANTS, Brisbane Lions, Gold Coast SUNS, Richmond and the Western Bulldogs

Ten quick facts about AFLX

1. Played on a rectangular field (approx. 70m width x 110m length) with four posts at each end (as per a normal AFL field). Ground markings will showcase X as the centre square and 40m arcs.
2. Two field umpires, two boundary umpires and one goal umpire at each end of the ground.
3. Ten players per team, seven on field at all times and three on the interchange bench. No restrictions on player rotations.
4. 10-minute quarters or halves depending on the tournament format.
5. Free kick against for last touch out of bounds.
6. Kick-ins from behind the goal line after all scores.
7. No marks paid for backwards kicks (except in forward 40m area).
8. Quarters commence with a ‘ball up’ in the centre and at least two players from each team starting inside the 40m arc.
9. Free shot from forward 40m arc – directly in front for deliberate rushed behinds.
10. 10-point super goals when goals kicked on the full from outside the 40m arc

 

[Dammit]

controversially I think this is the answer. I think this will be as big as T20 was for cricket.

 

[GCStormie]

Not keen

 

[SUNS]

controversially I think this is the answer. I think this will be as big as T20 was for cricket.

I just don't see it. I'm sure I will enjoy it, but I just don't see it taking off.