Hardwick says AFL is now a different game
A low pressure system is sweeping across the AFL landscape, caused by a contentious new rule in conjunction with tighter interchange restrictions and longer games. Steve Hocking’s attempt at opening kicking lanes, speeding up play and increasing scoring is already having a marked effect. Whether it’s positive or negative remains a topic for debate. According to a triple-premiership coach, it’s unlike anything the competition has seen before. “What I will say is it’s...