Slippery slopes, domino effects and why fans switch off at half-time

Sick and tired of the AFL’s tinkering with the game, Paul Spinks renews his call for fans to be given a representative voice in deciding the direction of the code.

Preseason musings in the Merks

It briefly enters the public consciousness after an incident of great notice, but Phil Hill has been mulling over general rule changes in sports, with a few examples. [Could throw rugby league into the mix after recent events – Ed.]

Will zones improve the Game?

Max Hatzoglou ponders the virtues of zones and starting positions and their implications on the style of the game.

Round 14 Preview – Sal’s thoughts and predictions for this week

Sal turns his mind to the pros and cons of some of the AFL’s mooted rule changes before delivering his tips for the week.

When too many rule changes are never enough

Paul Bain has compiled a list of rule changes after great thought. (We wait to see them summarily dismissed by Kevin Bartlett on his radio show this morning.)