-
-
I don't think it should be limited, but I can understand why the AFL might want to, if that makes sense. It just seems more in keeping with how the AFL "wants" the game to be played (at least IMHO). If they limit the number of interchanges, teams that rely on their fitness to get numbers around the ball and wear other sides down with their pressure and tackling (i.e. us) would (in the AFL's eyes) probably be less successful as players would get tired more quickly and start falling off tackles, etc...favouring the more skilful/"talented" teams.
I have no idea if this is actually the AFL's intention - while the number of interchanges does seem pretty high at the moment I think they should just let the game evolve.Comment
-
I went to the Geelong v Richmond game and there were a couple of things I noticed.
In the first quarter a Geelong player was about to come off the ground but because the "paperwork" had not been lodged with the interchange steward he had to stand there and wait. The Geelong officials were absolutely going off at the steward.
Then later in the game Ling and Harley collided so they both had to come off. At first they were kept on the field but then taken off and because there was no "paperwork" no Geelong players could go on so there were only 16 Geelong players on the field!
From listening to the swans game on the radio I heard of one occassion where Fletcher was buggered so he took himself off but because of no "paperwork" noone could come on so he had to run all the way back to our goal square to pick up a swans player.
I think this rule could have an affect on us due to the fact that some of our interchanges are as a result of players taking themselves off. The swans need to come up with a process to handle this.Comment
-
Comment
-
I'm on the Chandwagon!!!
If you cannot compete for the premiership, it's better to be young and exciting than middle-aged and dowdy.
Comment
-
I still don't know why 5 clubs made 10+ breaches of the rule last week that were recorded and clubs warned and NO fines !!!
Why were they not punished while the old rule was in place?
These 5 clubs should all have donated at least $50,000 to theAFL
How could we play a full round with neither the old or new rule applying??
Any ideas or maybe just tooooo hard for AFL heavyweights to start fining everyone.
It has been common practice every game I have ben at to see players metres onto the ground before their changeover player crossed.
This was ignored.
I look forward to the first time a player steps on the line - according to Adrian Anderson - strictly enforced.
How long will it be before the rule / system is changed again?Comment
-
Apparently the pies had 4 players queuing up to get off the ground last night, while the paper work was completed!!
Farcical!!Comment
-
I don't get why they just don't have a clipboard with a 2-columned table on it - "On" and "off." As a player comes off, the number of the one coming off and the one replacing him get written down and when the off bloke crosses the line, the on bloke comes on. If you don't have an "off" and an "on" player listed, then work it out! It shouldn't be so difficult! Really!Comment
-
How long do we have the suspended $25k hanging over our heads?Comment
-
What a mockery of the Game we are playing in this modern era that every single interchange has to be written and recorded onto a slip of paper. An absolute joke.
Surely the AFL could simply have one rep. from each club who simply clicks a couple of buttons on a laptop computer of people coming on and off? This could be fed directly to the media and also to the higher powers in the AFL who monitor this. Would not be that hard, one would think!!
Swannies for life!Comment
-
Put a micro chip in the jumpers. Have 2 sets of gates like the ones you see in most shops nowadays to stop theft, 1 set of gates for those coming off, one set of gates for those going on, and a big hooter that goes "BAHROOOOGAH" when an incorrect interchange happens. I especially would like to see the hooter bit happening
Comment
- If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below.
- RWO Forum Rules (PLEASE READ FIRST)
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Your posts may be deleted, without warning or notification at moderator discretion, for breach of any of the RWO rules set out below. If you have any questions or concerns about post/thread removal, please feel free to PM a moderator or Email us at [email protected]
Do not post your queries on the main boards. Such posts WILL be removed, without further explanation.
Constant breaches of the rules will result in your access to RWO being reduced as the Moderator / Administrator group see fit. RWO uses the vBulletin Infraction System to deal with breaches of the RWO rules. All Infractions have an expiry date. Such an expiry date may be as short as 10 days or as long as 6 months. Multiple infractions, depending on the number of points a member accumulates, WILL result in temporary bans from the site and CAN result in a permanent ban. Please note that some Infractions have an expiry date of "Never" and WILL result in the RWO member being banned from the site immediately.
1) Signatures / Avatars
Keep signatures under 4 lines of standard sized fonts (if you must use large fonts, use just one line) as a courtesy to all users who read the forums.
Do not use signatures / avatars as an opportunity to make jibes at other forum members. This will be considered to be sniping (refer Rule 6 below). You may not refer to another RWO forum member, or quote anything they have written, without permission from that member. Using an anonymous tag does not make it acceptable. If quotes are not removed, we reserve the right to remove them, without notification. If in doubt as to whether something is acceptable or not, don't use it!
2) Spamming
Advertising for personal commercial purposes is NOT permitted. Placing links to sites that other users may find of interest / personal websites is acceptable within reason (ie constantly posting links will be frowned upon).
3) Deliberately avoiding the RWO swear filter
RWO is a site that is accessible by Swans supporters of all ages and walks of life. A swear filter is in place to mask offensive words and phrases. This swear filter contains offensive words and variant spellings of offensive words to stop you from deliberately avoiding the swear filter. Do not attempt to avoid the swear filter through alternate spelling of offensive words. Do not attempt to avoid the swear filter by devising systems to fool the swear filter in its recognition of offensive words.
4) Inappropriate Language / Excessive swearing
RWO is a site that is accessible by Swans supporters of all ages and walks of life. Moderators will let some minor cases through. Anything deemed to be of poor taste or of an offensive nature may be removed at moderator discretion. Consider all members when posting; what you think is funny, not all members will feel the same way.
5) Trolling / Baiting
Deliberately posting on threads in an attempt to stir / bait other RWO users will not be tolerated.
6) Flaming / Sniping / Abuse / Insulting other members
If you have to have a go at someone personally, take it off the boards. Everyone else doesn't need to see your hissy fits. Remember, "Play the ball, not the man". This includes spouses or partners. If you don''t like a post, don't flame, snipe, abuse or insult in response - it makes the job of moderation much harder. Report the post through the forum reporting mechanism (click on the Triangle with the exclamation mark) and let the Moderator / Administrator group deal with it.
7) Legal issuesa) The Moderator / Administrator group will keep a very close eye on threads discussing rumours or anything that could be potentially libellous. Moderators and Administrators are not interested in the chance of legal action regardless of how small - if deemed that there is ANY threat to RWO potentially, we will come down hard on it.
b) Due to potential issues of copyright infringement and the potential legal implications, posting of complete articles is NOT permitted. If necessary, post a link to the article. Where appropriate, you may quote sections of the article to aid in discussion.
c) Due to potential issues of copyright infringement and potential legal implications, posting of links to "live streaming (of AFL games)" and "AFL content" sites that are not AFL endorsed is NOT permitted. Posts with such links will be removed immediately and infraction points will be issued.
d) Freedom of speech does NOT = freedom to slander
8) Racial / Sexual Discrimination / Villification
It is not acceptable for members to engage in racial and/or sexual discrimination / villification. It is not acceptable for members to use terminology in describing race or gender in a derogatory manner. Discussing and disputing the views and opinions of other posters is acceptable. Personally vilifying or abusing others for having certain characteristics, or being a member of a certain group (or because you think they're a member of a certain group), is not. This rule shall apply to any post attacking race, skin colour, ethnic background, gender and sexuality.
See also: ---> RACIAL DISCRIMINATION ACT 1975 - SECT 9
See also: ---> RACIAL DISCRIMINATION ACT 1975 - SECT 18C
9) Prohibited
Anything deemed to be of Adult content or porn related nature will be removed immediately. Selling or offering of drugs, drug references, other than those openly discussed and identified in the press, will also be removed immediately. Breaches of this rule carry the highest infraction points and may result in permanent bans on a first offence.
10) Off-topic Posts
Some members prefer to just read Swans or footy related posts. This is, after all, a SSFC website. Ensure you post threads in the appropriate forum, or they will be moved. While threads will sometimes move away from the original topic, do not deliberately drag a thread away from its original subject.
11) Attachments
Attachments within the size limit prescribed are permitted. However, due to costs associated with uploads/downloads, if you wish to attach a number of files within a thread, or feel that the quality of the attachment is compromised by the file size restrictions, you may wish to use external hosting providers and link to the files there.
12) Moderator / Administrator Group
The Moderator / Administrator group reserve the right to delete or move threads / posts as well as remove signatures / avatars as necessary according to the rules of the RWO forum.
13) Final decisions
Any decisions made around the intepretation of the rules above are entirely at the discretion of the site administrators. Such decisions are final.
14) Vistitors from other sites
You are most welcome to join in discussions on RWO, but remember, you are a GUEST on our site. Abide by the RWO Forum Rules or we WILL ban you.
15) Guidelines regarding Visitors to RWO for RWO members.
Be nice, not all visitors are trolls.a) If they annoy you, ignore them. They want a reaction. Don't give them one.
b) If they are abusive, report them. We will consider banning them. Don't stoop to their level.Bottom line
You are a guest on RWO - You are expected to play by the rules of the house.
Last Update: ScottH, June 22nd, 2008 (Included Spouses/partners in Rule 6)
Last Update: Frog, August 16th, 2010 (Added rule 7c)
Last update: ScottH July 17th, 2011 (Added Rule 7d)
Tweet
© RedAndWhiteOnline.com 2003-
Powered by vBulletin® Version 6.0.6
Copyright © 2025 MH Sub I, LLC dba vBulletin. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2025 MH Sub I, LLC dba vBulletin. All rights reserved.
All times are GMT+10. This page was generated at 10:55 PM.
Comment