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The Age
30-05-2025
- Sport
- The Age
The crackdown on dangerous tackles was supposed to protect AFL players, but it's left them confused
Players say they are confused by the AFL's adjudication of dangerous tackles and have called for the league to be more consistent in its application of rules at a time when fines are set to surge to another record this year. The lack of understanding among players over what constitutes a dangerous tackle was laid bare in data collected by the AFL Players Association for their annual Insights and Impact Report, released on Wednesday night. While support has increased among players for the AFL's intent to reduce head knocks, only 12.5 per cent of player delegates surveyed rated their understanding of the dangerous tackle rules as high, according to the AFLPA data. The surveys were conducted last July around the time Brisbane's Charlie Cameron and Greater Western Sydney's Toby Bedford had bans for dangerous tackles overturned. The issue has remained a talking point this season after North Melbourne's Paul Curtis was suspended for three games for a run-down tackle which left Port Adelaide's Josh Sinn concussed. The Kangaroos chose not to appeal the tribunal finding despite their disappointment with the decision. However, North players were bemused, including veteran Luke Parker – who clipped the league in a social media post suggesting the game had become touch football, accompanied by the hashtag 'nomoretackling'. Loading Parker's response was consistent with the feedback given by his peers to the AFLPA. More than 60 per cent of respondents said they had low belief the match review officer or tribunal showed consistency in assessing a dangerous tackle. A score of one to three out of 10 was considered 'low', four to seven as 'moderate' and eight to 10 as 'high'. 'Players expressed confusion about what constitutes a legal tackle, and concern that rulings are increasingly based on the outcome of the action rather than the action itself,' the report said.
Sydney Morning Herald
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Sydney Morning Herald
The crackdown on dangerous tackles was supposed to protect AFL players, but it's left them confused
Players say they are confused by the AFL's adjudication of dangerous tackles and have called for the league to be more consistent in its application of rules at a time when fines are set to surge to another record this year. The lack of understanding among players over what constitutes a dangerous tackle was laid bare in data collected by the AFL Players Association for their annual Insights and Impact Report, released on Wednesday night. While support has increased among players for the AFL's intent to reduce head knocks, only 12.5 per cent of player delegates surveyed rated their understanding of the dangerous tackle rules as high, according to the AFLPA data. The surveys were conducted last July around the time Brisbane's Charlie Cameron and Greater Western Sydney's Toby Bedford had bans for dangerous tackles overturned. The issue has remained a talking point this season after North Melbourne's Paul Curtis was suspended for three games for a run-down tackle which left Port Adelaide's Josh Sinn concussed. The Kangaroos chose not to appeal the tribunal finding despite their disappointment with the decision. However, North players were bemused, including veteran Luke Parker – who clipped the league in a social media post suggesting the game had become touch football, accompanied by the hashtag 'nomoretackling'. Loading Parker's response was consistent with the feedback given by his peers to the AFLPA. More than 60 per cent of respondents said they had low belief the match review officer or tribunal showed consistency in assessing a dangerous tackle. A score of one to three out of 10 was considered 'low', four to seven as 'moderate' and eight to 10 as 'high'. 'Players expressed confusion about what constitutes a legal tackle, and concern that rulings are increasingly based on the outcome of the action rather than the action itself,' the report said.
The Advertiser
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
What Lions star regrets from his hot MCG spell
Brisbane forward Charlie Cameron is hoping his stunning three-goal burst against Hawthorn can help set up his season. After entering Saturday's match with 8.15 this year, Cameron set the MCG alight with three goals in three minutes late in the second quarter. There was 4.46 left in the term when the premiership star's first goal went through, and still 3.37 on the clock when he pulled off a snap on his opposite foot for his third. "When you're sort of going through a little stumble - missing goals and opportunities - just to finish your work, it's pretty satisfying," Cameron told AAP. "I know how much those little things add up throughout the year ... we've got a big game coming up against Essendon so I can take a lot of confidence from this." But Cameron, who pulled out a dance for Sir Doug Nicholls Round after kicking his second goal, was eager to get more chances. His three goals against the Hawks were all on the run, depriving him of an opportunity to think more about the kick. "I wanted a set shot, I haven't been kicking my set shots," the 30-year-old. "Just the whole game, I was like 'I just want one opportunity to kick a set shot' and give me that confidence. "I've been missing a lot of goals this year and just been grinding away and getting the confidence back in my goal kicking. "But I was pretty fortunate to get those three goals in that second quarter." The Lions have taken time to adjust to a forward line without star Joe Daniher, who retired days after last year's grand-final win. Brisbane used former Gold Coast tall Sam Day in Daniher's forward-second ruck role, before he suffered a hamstring injury in the QClash. The Lions' breakout star of last year, Kai Lohmann, has also battled injuries and is yet to recapture the same magic from 2024. "We have a lot of different avenues into goal this year," Cameron said. "We have had a lot of people coming through there, so we're slowly getting there. "I think it's going to keep building from the connection at training and into games." The second-placed Lions host the injury-hit Bombers at the Gabba on Thursday night. Brisbane forward Charlie Cameron is hoping his stunning three-goal burst against Hawthorn can help set up his season. After entering Saturday's match with 8.15 this year, Cameron set the MCG alight with three goals in three minutes late in the second quarter. There was 4.46 left in the term when the premiership star's first goal went through, and still 3.37 on the clock when he pulled off a snap on his opposite foot for his third. "When you're sort of going through a little stumble - missing goals and opportunities - just to finish your work, it's pretty satisfying," Cameron told AAP. "I know how much those little things add up throughout the year ... we've got a big game coming up against Essendon so I can take a lot of confidence from this." But Cameron, who pulled out a dance for Sir Doug Nicholls Round after kicking his second goal, was eager to get more chances. His three goals against the Hawks were all on the run, depriving him of an opportunity to think more about the kick. "I wanted a set shot, I haven't been kicking my set shots," the 30-year-old. "Just the whole game, I was like 'I just want one opportunity to kick a set shot' and give me that confidence. "I've been missing a lot of goals this year and just been grinding away and getting the confidence back in my goal kicking. "But I was pretty fortunate to get those three goals in that second quarter." The Lions have taken time to adjust to a forward line without star Joe Daniher, who retired days after last year's grand-final win. Brisbane used former Gold Coast tall Sam Day in Daniher's forward-second ruck role, before he suffered a hamstring injury in the QClash. The Lions' breakout star of last year, Kai Lohmann, has also battled injuries and is yet to recapture the same magic from 2024. "We have a lot of different avenues into goal this year," Cameron said. "We have had a lot of people coming through there, so we're slowly getting there. "I think it's going to keep building from the connection at training and into games." The second-placed Lions host the injury-hit Bombers at the Gabba on Thursday night. Brisbane forward Charlie Cameron is hoping his stunning three-goal burst against Hawthorn can help set up his season. After entering Saturday's match with 8.15 this year, Cameron set the MCG alight with three goals in three minutes late in the second quarter. There was 4.46 left in the term when the premiership star's first goal went through, and still 3.37 on the clock when he pulled off a snap on his opposite foot for his third. "When you're sort of going through a little stumble - missing goals and opportunities - just to finish your work, it's pretty satisfying," Cameron told AAP. "I know how much those little things add up throughout the year ... we've got a big game coming up against Essendon so I can take a lot of confidence from this." But Cameron, who pulled out a dance for Sir Doug Nicholls Round after kicking his second goal, was eager to get more chances. His three goals against the Hawks were all on the run, depriving him of an opportunity to think more about the kick. "I wanted a set shot, I haven't been kicking my set shots," the 30-year-old. "Just the whole game, I was like 'I just want one opportunity to kick a set shot' and give me that confidence. "I've been missing a lot of goals this year and just been grinding away and getting the confidence back in my goal kicking. "But I was pretty fortunate to get those three goals in that second quarter." The Lions have taken time to adjust to a forward line without star Joe Daniher, who retired days after last year's grand-final win. Brisbane used former Gold Coast tall Sam Day in Daniher's forward-second ruck role, before he suffered a hamstring injury in the QClash. The Lions' breakout star of last year, Kai Lohmann, has also battled injuries and is yet to recapture the same magic from 2024. "We have a lot of different avenues into goal this year," Cameron said. "We have had a lot of people coming through there, so we're slowly getting there. "I think it's going to keep building from the connection at training and into games." The second-placed Lions host the injury-hit Bombers at the Gabba on Thursday night.
West Australian
27-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
What Lions star regrets from his hot MCG spell
Brisbane forward Charlie Cameron is hoping his stunning three-goal burst against Hawthorn can help set up his season. After entering Saturday's match with 8.15 this year, Cameron set the MCG alight with three goals in three minutes late in the second quarter. There was 4.46 left in the term when the premiership star's first goal went through, and still 3.37 on the clock when he pulled off a snap on his opposite foot for his third. "When you're sort of going through a little stumble - missing goals and opportunities - just to finish your work, it's pretty satisfying," Cameron told AAP. "I know how much those little things add up throughout the year ... we've got a big game coming up against Essendon so I can take a lot of confidence from this." But Cameron, who pulled out a dance for Sir Doug Nicholls Round after kicking his second goal, was eager to get more chances. His three goals against the Hawks were all on the run, depriving him of an opportunity to think more about the kick. "I wanted a set shot, I haven't been kicking my set shots," the 30-year-old. "Just the whole game, I was like 'I just want one opportunity to kick a set shot' and give me that confidence. "I've been missing a lot of goals this year and just been grinding away and getting the confidence back in my goal kicking. "But I was pretty fortunate to get those three goals in that second quarter." The Lions have taken time to adjust to a forward line without star Joe Daniher, who retired days after last year's grand-final win. Brisbane used former Gold Coast tall Sam Day in Daniher's forward-second ruck role, before he suffered a hamstring injury in the QClash. The Lions' breakout star of last year, Kai Lohmann, has also battled injuries and is yet to recapture the same magic from 2024. "We have a lot of different avenues into goal this year," Cameron said. "We have had a lot of people coming through there, so we're slowly getting there. "I think it's going to keep building from the connection at training and into games." The second-placed Lions host the injury-hit Bombers at the Gabba on Thursday night.
Perth Now
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
What Lions star regrets from his hot MCG spell
Brisbane forward Charlie Cameron is hoping his stunning three-goal burst against Hawthorn can help set up his season. After entering Saturday's match with 8.15 this year, Cameron set the MCG alight with three goals in three minutes late in the second quarter. There was 4.46 left in the term when the premiership star's first goal went through, and still 3.37 on the clock when he pulled off a snap on his opposite foot for his third. "When you're sort of going through a little stumble - missing goals and opportunities - just to finish your work, it's pretty satisfying," Cameron told AAP. "I know how much those little things add up throughout the year ... we've got a big game coming up against Essendon so I can take a lot of confidence from this." But Cameron, who pulled out a dance for Sir Doug Nicholls Round after kicking his second goal, was eager to get more chances. His three goals against the Hawks were all on the run, depriving him of an opportunity to think more about the kick. "I wanted a set shot, I haven't been kicking my set shots," the 30-year-old. "Just the whole game, I was like 'I just want one opportunity to kick a set shot' and give me that confidence. "I've been missing a lot of goals this year and just been grinding away and getting the confidence back in my goal kicking. "But I was pretty fortunate to get those three goals in that second quarter." The Lions have taken time to adjust to a forward line without star Joe Daniher, who retired days after last year's grand-final win. Brisbane used former Gold Coast tall Sam Day in Daniher's forward-second ruck role, before he suffered a hamstring injury in the QClash. The Lions' breakout star of last year, Kai Lohmann, has also battled injuries and is yet to recapture the same magic from 2024. "We have a lot of different avenues into goal this year," Cameron said. "We have had a lot of people coming through there, so we're slowly getting there. "I think it's going to keep building from the connection at training and into games." The second-placed Lions host the injury-hit Bombers at the Gabba on Thursday night.
