The AFL is set to present a significant guideline modification in the wake of a questionable event that rocked the finals series. The Brayden Maynard tribunal case that divided the football world was the lead product on a raft of proposed guideline modifications and modifications sent out to clubs on Thursday, ahead of the February AFL Commission conference. Collingwood protector Maynard was sent out directly to the tribunal after knocking out Melbourne star Angus Brayshaw in the opening minutes of the certifying last. Analysis, regional footy and the most significant minutes, Seven and 7plus are the home of footy programs for each fan. Stream them all free of charge on 7plus >> Maynard leapt forward in a tried smother and gathered Brayshaw high with his shoulder with the Demon needing prolonged attention on the field before leaving the field on a stretcher and in a neck brace. In an amazing intervention, brand-new AFL executive football employer Laura Kane actioned in to refer the event to the tribunal over match evaluation officer Michael Christian. After a marathon tribunal hearing, Maynard was cleared and totally free to play a critical function in the Magpies’ premiership. Brayden Maynard gathers Angus Brayshaw, and Jack Viney has words to the Collingwood protector. Credit: Seven/Getty ImagesBut if a comparable event takes place next year then a suspension will be the result. 7NEWS press reporter Mitch Cleary stated the AFL is requiring gamers who leave the ground to smother to reveal a higher responsibility of care and decrease their effect when making contact Cleary likewise stated that gamers can’t use gloves unless they have a medical factor and there will disappear whistling from authorities on the bench. Another crucial proposition for the tribunal standards is to tighten up on run-down deals with, where a gamer captures a challenger from behind with a lot momentum that “the dealing with gamer considerably increased the force with which the taken on gamer was driven to ground”. The AFL likewise wishes to reduce tribunal hearings, with this year’s crackdown on hazardous takes on indicating a significant boost in direct recommendations to the tribunal. There were 11 charges ranked as extreme this season, suggesting a direct recommendation – in 2015 there was one. The league wishes to provide a charged gamer the choice to accept the charge in these cases, offered the AFL just desires the minimum suspension. That choice would just be at the AFL’s discretion. Thursday’s memo includes more than 20 propositions for the tribunal standards and AFL guidelines, with clubs likewise requested feedback on when they call their alternative gamers before video games. Secret functions of proposed guideline modifications * The AFL emailed a raft of guideline modifications to clubs on Thursday afternoon, with a due date of January 19. * Any concurred modifications will go the AFL Commission for last approval in February. * There are more than 20 propositions, covering the AFL Tribunal standards and policies, plus the AFL guidelines. TRIBUNAL * A tightening up of the rough conduct guidelines for when a gamer leaves the ground when trying to smother a challenger’s kick or handball. This was triggered by the Brayden Maynard tribunal case throughout the finals series. * Amendment to hazardous deals with, considering run-downs where “the taking on gamer considerably increased the force with which the taken on gamer was driven to ground”. * Changing the structure for gamer fines. * Giving the AFL the alternative of not sending out a charge ranked as serious straight to the tribunal, if the league is just looking for a minimum charge or does not desire the case evaluated. This follows a significant boost in tribunal cases this season due to the fact that of the harmful takes on crackdown. * Increasing the club costs for tribunal hearings and appeals, to prevent unneeded obstacles. * Tightening the striking guideline for when a gamer is attempting to ward off a challenger far from the ball. OTHER AFL RULES * Clarifying how groups are ranked in the AFLW finals series, to assist identify who hosts the grand last. * Banning coaches from the interchange bench if they have actually been guilty of duplicated breaches of AFL guidelines there. * Charged gamers might be excused from attending their tribunal hearing, if they are hurt or have psychological health problems. * Seeking feedback from clubs on when they revealed their replacement before video games, and how the alternative guideline runs. * Gloves just to be used throughout video games for medical factors. * A restriction on coaches and other club personnel whistling “or making any other such sounds” from the bench to get the attention of gamers on the ground. – With AAP
AFL set to present significant guideline modification after questionable Brayden Maynard occurrence
