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‘Critical time’: AFL players union proposes bold rule change amid injury crisis as TV host fumes

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Bye Weeks,Mark Robinson,Former North Melbourne Kangaroo Tarryn Thomas

AFL: 360 co-host Mark Robinson believes the league should look into slowing the game down and reducing quarter lengths due to the growing injury toll across the AFL.

The AFL Players Association has reportedly proposed shortened quarters and two bye weeks per season in a bid to reduce the league’s injury crisis.

The likes of Richmond , Collingwood , Carton , West Coast , Fremantle and Hawthorn have been hit the hardest, with Magpies coach Craig McRae questioning whether shortening quarters could be a solution. Ralph reported the AFLPA is pushing for shortened quarters — like in the 2020 Covid-affected campaign — and clubs having two byes as a “starting point” in a bid to reduce injuries.“So is the AFL’s issue now about health and safety? Or is it about monetising a March 8 start to the season, Gather Round, extra rounds, 30 weekends of football?,” Ralph posed.

Bye Weeks Mark Robinson Former North Melbourne Kangaroo Tarryn Thomas Fresh Harassment Charges Luke Parker Shortening Quarters Breaking Point Craig Mcrae Injury Toll Sydney Swans Bold Rule Change Players Union Jon Ralph Shortened Quarters

 

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