Post Game Passion; AFL Rd 19: Carlton vs North Melbourne

[LP]

I understand your point, but every rule has its exceptions. I tend to agree with Thry. I'd rather he breaks down this season, and that way we can plan over the pre season accordingly. There would be nothing worse IMO that a massive build up over the summer, lots of hype, hope, expectation etc., then he breaks down again early and everyone feels lousy again.

I'll contrast this Charlie rumour, with Melbourne Storm, Craig Bellamy and Ryan Papenhuyzen, was never rushed, they were under enormous pressure to bring him back week after week, and when he did come back they ran him for a half off the bench. But in NRL they have that opportunity.

If guys like Charlie can't be risked at VFL, perhaps the AFL does need to change the bench and sub rules as is rumoured to be under consideration for 2022. I'd have no problem with Charlie coming straight in if AFL had Interchange ++ Substitutes.