John Worsfold recently swam against the tide by expressing his support of the new interchange cap, something many prominent AFL personalities vehemently oppose.
While the AFL tinkers too much with the game, sometimes to the detriment of viewers’ experience, in this instance they got it right.
Their intention is to reduce injury, but ‘Woosha’ expressed an interesting view that the cap will actually improve fans’ enjoyment.
Woosha says it will wear players down and create more moments, and he is onto something.
With the speed of the game increasing and players constantly shifted on and off field, we are forgetting the reason we love this great game.
The new rule will increase one-on-ones, where players can display their real strength and skill without having to contend with the unattractive crowding of the ball that has become so prevalent.
Battles will be waged between the best key forwards and backs every time the ball enters the 50, a la Wayne Carey and Glen Jakovich. And the running aspect of the game won’t be diminished, with more space, long weaving runs the ilk of Michael Long and Peter Matera will occur more often.
Just imagine Cyril Rioli zipping down a wing of the MCG, kicking long into the forward line where Buddy Franklin is engaged in a wrestle with Taylor Walker. The unhindered passage of the ball will fulfil the AFL’s wishes for a free flowing game.
The tired high balls will allow the Howes and Thomases to fly and bring down spectacular grabs, and if it does indeed lower injury rates then surely we must at least try.
Nice to see a coach looking forward to the excitement of the game for once.
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The AFL need a more simple approach to high contact and one that makes players accountable, regardless of intent.
