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The Australian
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Australian
AFL 2025: Luke Beveridge wants boundary throw-ins protected
The boundary throw-in needs to be protected at all costs according to Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge, who says he 'disagrees totally' with a call from Adelaide rival Matthew Nicks to scrap it in favour of a last-touch rule. Coaches could again have a say in the game's future as part of the reborn AFL Competition Committee, but Beveridge cast doubt on 'how quickly' changes would be made when needed. Earlier this week, Crows coach Nicks declared he didn't 'understand' the insufficient intent rule that can deliver free kicks to teams at the umpire's discretion and wanted the rule used in the SANFL brought in to the AFL. 'No matter where … if you handball or kick the ball over the line, it's a free kick to the opposition,' he said. 'It takes another decision away from umpires.' Luke Beveridge wants the boundary throw-in protected. Picture: Michael Klein Beveridge, however, was vehement in his opposition to that idea despite conceding changes were needed as boundary throw-ins draw criticism. 'I disagree totally (with Nicks),' he said. 'As far as the AFL charter goes and the critical things in our game which have stood the test of time, the boundary throw is just a key aspect of our game, it's so important it's protected. 'I think it can be improved over the back end of the year and into next year. The umpires will work on how to improve the throw-ins. 'But it needs to be protected. Hopefully, we continue on with that part of the game.' The AFL confirmed on Wednesday that the Competition Committee would be reinstated to help guide the league's evolution, with input on key changes having been used previously to advise on things including rules. Beveridge questioned how quickly the committee could get anything done. Picture:Beveridge said he'd 'consider it' if asked to join but said the capacity to bring about actual change would need to be clear. 'The thing about committees is how quickly can they turn around really importantly things that need to be delivered in project timelines and the season is one of those,' he said. 'There are still opportunities to change when things are important enough to change them. 'One of my questions would be, if they were considering anyone from our club, what is the mandate and what is the process look like to make key decision to benefit our game?' Read related topics: Adelaide
Perth Now
4 days ago
- Business
- Perth Now
AFL revives key think-tank for ‘evolution'
The AFL has made another big move towards leaning on clubs to guide the league future by reinstituting the AFL Competition Committee which could be loaded with senior players. Three years after leading players including Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield were part of the committee, first introduced in 2018 to guide discussion around decision-making on key aspects of the future of the game, it's back. It comes after AFL CEO Andrew Dillon added two club bosses, Brisbane's Greg Swann and Sydney's Tom Harley, to the league executive, evidence of a nod to the information and experience coming out of clubland. Swann, the AFL's new football performance boss, football operations boss Laura Kane and AFL commissioner and veteran administrator Andrew Ireland will be key members of the new-look committee. AFL CEO Andrew Dillon and Greg Swann . Michael Klein Credit: News Corp Australia That trio will be joined by a strong representation of names and faces from around the game to 'make assessments, canvass views, test theories and provide comments and recommendations regarding the AFL Competition'. Those views would then go to the AFL Commission, the ultimate decision maker. 'During its time, the AFL Competition Committee previously provided great insight and thinking around all aspects of the game and has helped shape the evolution of the game,' Dillon said. 'There is no one closer to the game than our players, coaches and key club personnel, and I'm keen for our football department to continue building on these relationships across the board. 'Beyond the members of the committee, I want to continue to engage a broader group consisting of past players and media, to provide their feedback and insights so we can collect as much information as we can and workshop it. Then, from a head office point of view, we can move quickly and appropriately on the things that are most important and need to be implemented going forward.' The make-up of the new committee is currently being confirmed and will be announced shortly.
