AJ Sadauskas on Nostr: #[0] #[1] It seems like every year, the AFL overreacts to a (real or perceived) issue ...
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It begins with a spate of poorly communicated, overly harsh decisions in round five.
By round 10, there's widespread outrage from coaches, players, club officials, the media, and fans.
By round 15, it's quietly forgotten.
Last season, in response to a shortage of umpires at grassroots level, they had a crackdown on dissenting an umpire's decision.
And this year, in response to the concussion lawsuit, they're cracking down on tackles.
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It begins with a spate of poorly communicated, overly harsh decisions in round five.
By round 10, there's widespread outrage from coaches, players, club officials, the media, and fans.
By round 15, it's quietly forgotten.
Last season, in response to a shortage of umpires at grassroots level, they had a crackdown on dissenting an umpire's decision.
And this year, in response to the concussion lawsuit, they're cracking down on tackles.
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