Opinion Time to remove 'genuine attempt' to dispose the ball from the AFL holding the ball rule

[Truck25]

Personally I hate what the holding the ball rule has become.

I might be in a minority but I'd like to see less of them paid.

I'd like to see more of the incorrect disposal paid, there are certain Vic clubs that are really good at letting go of the ball but it travels 5 feet into the hands of a team mate.

 

[aristeas]

The 'umpire interpreting intent' element is the worst thing in all umpiring. Half the time the umpire is required to be a bloody mind-reader.

 

[Cap]

The 'umpire interpreting intent' element is the worst thing in all umpiring. Half the time the umpire is required to be a bloody mind-reader.

100% agree, we should seek to minimise it where possible

 

[SugarShane]

I'd like to see more of the incorrect disposal paid, there are certain Vic clubs that are really good at letting go of the ball but it travels 5 feet into the hands of a team mate.

Bulldogs won a flag exploiting the tactical drop. Well that along with just a general season long armchair ride from the maggots.