Shot Clock

[wheels27]

Seems that the rule was introduced to stop players taking an inordinate amount of time kicking for goal, however I wouldn't think they ever intend to actually enforce it on the field.
Lloyd was much quicker than last year kicking for goal, seemingly from the talk of shot clocks, so the rule change would seem to have worked.

What gets me is the calls of 'play on' every time a player moves in to kick from a free kick, should only be play on if they are attempting to take their kick outside the line of the mark. Play on is called as they run up to kick, the man on the mark rushes the kicker, and should the kicker change their mind and baulk before they kick they will be tackled and called holding the ball.

[CureTheSane]

I think what they need, is the unpires with 'shot watches' on.

The hit a button when the mark is taken, there is a beep at 20 secs and they notify a player that a GENUINE 20 secs have passed, and then it beeps twice at 30 secs and they blow time on.

I can see it becoming a farce, with the umps losing track of time and calling 20 secs at 30 or 35 secs and it just gives everyone something new to gripe about.

If you bring in a shot clock, then it's just a waste of time if there is no sense of accuracy.

[NMWBloods]

Originally posted by wheels27
Seems that the rule was introduced to stop players taking an inordinate amount of time kicking for goal, however I wouldn't think they ever intend to actually enforce it on the field.

I think that's exactly right - it's used as a guideline rather than to be strictly enforced. I think it is much better this way. The forwards aren't too rushed or penalised, but still get reasonable time to kick.

[Sanecow]

The SCG should show the count-down clock on the big screen for the opposition teams, and the crowd should count it down too.

[Sanecow]

Oh, and organ music too.

[Refried Noodle]

And you have to bounce the ball for every step? haha

Ch10 would start the 30 seconds as soon as the mark was taken and I only remember the clock on the tv when Lloyd had taken a mark.
On one occaision the ump was heard saying "Thats 20 seconds" when Lloyd was running in to kick, but the clock had passed 28 seconds....

What exactly is the rule? is it 30 seconds from when the mark is taken, or when the mark is awarded etc?

30 seconds is way too short. They should make it 45 at least. Gives the players a bit of a breather as well. With the fast kick ins coming into effect too, they'll prob need it.

[NMWBloods]

I think it's the most stupid rule to be implemented nearly ever!

[stellation]

It certainly did seem too short for poor Ted Richards, he had just made a big leap and grabbed a pack mark, taken a couple of whacks (and I think gone to ground too) then he was up and having to rush back for his shot on goal.

[hammo]

I hate the shot clock! This isn't basketball.

[mocaholic]

Originally posted by Refried Noodle
What exactly is the rule? is it 30 seconds from when the mark is taken, or when the mark is awarded etc?

It's from when the ump sets the mark, not when the possession is gained. Lloyd gets possession (mark or free) and then walks deliberately off the line away from goal, doesn't look behind him and gets himself in position before the ump sets the mark and the direction of the kick.

Lloyd has already worked his way around it, and I don't really begrudge him. Stupid rule. If you call time off from when the ump blows the whistle to indicate possession and then time back on when running into goal, what's the problem? As I didn't watch any tv I couldn't makke a comment about the patheticness of Ch10.


And will they start 'timing' blokes for a kick after the siren, when there's no game time at all?

As I said, stupid rule.

[Sanecow]

Agree, stupid rule and I was glad when 10 stopped showing the clock. It was driving me nuts when it got to 0 and nothing happened. It was like the front car not moving when the light goes green.

[ScottH]

1. Matthew Lloyd Essendon 8 
2. Mark Williams Hawthorn 8 
3. Barry Hall Sydney Swans 7 
4. Brendan Fevola Carlton 5 
5. Brad Johnson Western Bulldogs 5

Considering the goals kicked this weekend by the regualr goal kickers, I don't think it had that much of an impact.

[stevej]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Shot Clock

Originally posted by goswannie14
If they are aiming for the boundary line that is deliberate. There are always some spoils that will go OOB, but when you are punching with a double fist aiming at the boundary and it goes out then how can that not be deliberate?

Hall is the olnly player i have ever seen pinged for it. Remember, the last minute at TS last year against Collingwood. I nearly kicked the TV in. I must say with that in mind i gave out an almighty "DEEELLIBERATE" at the ground on Sat night when Fletcher did that. Copped a fair spray from the bummers moronic supporters as well

[giant]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Shot Clock

Originally posted by stevej
Hall is the olnly player i have ever seen pinged for it. Remember, the last minute at TS last year against Collingwood. I nearly kicked the TV in. I must say with that in mind i gave out an almighty "DEEELLIBERATE" at the ground on Sat night when Fletcher did that. Copped a fair spray from the bummers moronic supporters as well

Agreed that Sydney will be the only team ever to get pinged for this & it will happen in the dying minutes of a very tight game.

Nevertheless, GS14 is correct that this was intended as one of the new "stricter interpretations". These umpires must have terrible short term memories.

[stevej]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Shot Clock

Originally posted by giant
GS14 is correct that this was intended as one of the new "stricter interpretations".

Geez, if i had have remembered that i would have jumped the bloody fence. Good point G.