Rules Summit recommends relaxation of 50 metre for Interchange infringements

[Ringo]

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-11-28/afl-may-soften-interchange-penalty

Think this is one rule that should come in. A 50 metre infringement for a minor breach is a hefty penalty to pay. Agree that umpire though should have the option to invoke the 50 metres if he deems breach was deliberate rather than accidental.

[Kellogscrunchynut]

Good idea that rule is way too harsh, just leave it as a free kick.

[Noz]

Thought this was another bot thread  ::)

I don't think they should change it at all how is the umpire meant to say if its deliberate or accidental

Bench steward: Oh umpire it was an accident  ;)

Umpire: I believe you

[Capper]

Hopefully the umpires can count by then. In 2013 a couple were given as the ump couldnt count

[Mailman the 2nd]

Considering the amount of mistakes made per actual correct decisions I think a change has to be made.

I remember in 2012 for the swans there were like 2 game changing ones in a season

[stew42]

Considering the amount of mistakes made per actual correct decisions I think a change has to be made.

I remember in 2012 for the swans there were like 2 game changing ones in a season

Lucky it didn't affect us too badly ;)

[Mailman the 2nd]

Considering the amount of mistakes made per actual correct decisions I think a change has to be made.

I remember in 2012 for the swans there were like 2 game changing ones in a season

Lucky it didn't affect us too badly ;)

Maybe it was 2011 i cant remember :P

[Jroo]

Thought this was another bot thread  ::)

I don't think they should change it at all how is the umpire meant to say if its deliberate or accidental

Bench steward: Oh umpire it was an accident  ;)

Umpire: I believe you

Haha so did I.
This sounds reasonable, so I reckon they should introduce this rule.

[Ziplock]

mmm, how often do they occur?

like, make the first one a free kick, and the second one a 50m penalty.

Are there different rules if a team is already in possession of the ball? Like if team A has taken a mark, and team B infringes, then a free kick doesn't change anything in the game, so it's worth the chance by team B.

[Mailman the 2nd]

There are no differences atm based on where the ball is/ the situation, 50 metres every time

[Ziplock]

The issue with leaving it to the umpires discretion is the potential discrepancies that could arise...