The AFL’s rushed behind rule could be tightened at the end of the season.
Football manager Mark Evans has asked the league’s umpiring department to clarify the contentious law with clubs.
A handful of coaches has been been baffled by the issue, especially with North Melbourne veteran Michael Firrito costing his side a goal last weekend.
Firrito was pinged for a deliberate rushed behind despite being under pressure.
Evans reiterated it was the right call because of the distance between Firrito and the goalposts.
The league is attempting to convey that message this week, with the help of umpiring department members Hayden Kennedy and Luke Ball.
The rule is likely to be reviewed in the off-season, with speculation there could be an even-stricter interpretation in 2017.
“We’ll try and provide some clarity around that (rule) for the remainder of the year. It is something that I would like to look at at the end of the year as well,” Evans said on Wednesday.
“I am (sympathetic to players and fans who are confused). It’s something I have asked Luke and Hayden to address with clubs today and tomorrow.”
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