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After more than a century, the centre bounce is no more in the AFL (www.abc.net.au)

submitted 5 days ago by Zagorath@aussie.zone to c/afl@aussie.zone

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[–] Nottalottapies@aussie.zone 4 points 4 days ago

Should bounce it at the start of the game for tradition. Everything after that, yes the throw up is a better option.

[–] No1@aussie.zone 2 points 4 days ago

Sad. There was always a slight chance the ball would take a bad bounce and absolutely bean the umpire.

[–] blind3rdeye@aussie.zone 2 points 4 days ago

I sounds like the main reason for switching to a throw was that the bounce was difficult for umpires to do. ... which I think is an interesting motivation to arise after such a long time of using the bounce.

[–] Zagorath@aussie.zone 4 points 5 days ago

It seems like it's the right call logistically and for the integrity of the sport. But I can't help but feel sad to see such an iconic part of the game go.