The AFL is facing renewed pressure to get rid of the traditional centre bounce, with rival coaches Chris Scott and Ross Lyon declaring it an unnecessary burden for umpires. 7NEWS
“My issue is it costs you some good umpires,” St Kilda coach Lyon said.“It’s hard enough to get umpires as it is.”AFL Photos via Getty Images
The discussion around the bounce stemmed from Scott’s reaction to a ruck contest between the Cats’ Rhys Stanley and Carlton opponent Tom De Koning. He was later fined $2000 for ‘kneeing’ in an act that was considered careless conduct, medium impact and body contact.
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