(03-04-2021, 05:03 AM)Thryleon date Wrote:One more reason to dislike the stand rule is that it penalises smarts in favour of the quicker reaction.As I see it there are still opportunities for smart players.
For example, nothing says you have to stand face on to the kicker, you could face their preferred side, which would predispose them to run around your back onto the wrong foot if they want to play on, or you could face the corridor and predispose them to play on worsening the angle a little.
I suppose a brown-eye might draw some AFL penalty! :o
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