Another year of the AFL messing with the game and destroying the soul a little more. Meanwhile, in the VFL they are trialling new Under 9's rules, the SANFL have their own set of interpretations and the same with the WAFL.
Our game looks like a complete joke because the people at AFL HQ focused on tv rights and revenue of that league (as they should be) are also allowed to have the keys to the rules of the game.
It is time for all footy lovers to begin a campaign to have the Rules of the Game Committee moved to being an independent body with representatives appointed from the AFL, VFL/East Coast, SANFL and WAFL. Each of the 4 committee members have equal votes and the rules are established as uniform across all competitions. The committee would have the right to "trial" new rules in the lower leagues and should have limitations in place.
The Committee would also have an Umpires Committee that establishes the interpretations and rules across all leagues.
Our game looks like a complete joke because the people at AFL HQ focused on tv rights and revenue of that league (as they should be) are also allowed to have the keys to the rules of the game.
It is time for all footy lovers to begin a campaign to have the Rules of the Game Committee moved to being an independent body with representatives appointed from the AFL, VFL/East Coast, SANFL and WAFL. Each of the 4 committee members have equal votes and the rules are established as uniform across all competitions. The committee would have the right to "trial" new rules in the lower leagues and should have limitations in place.
The Committee would also have an Umpires Committee that establishes the interpretations and rules across all leagues.
