The AFLPA has raised concerns about a proposal to limit the amount of ground time for trainers, particularly in Perth and Brisbane where the hotter climate poses problems for visiting teams. Picture: Daniel Wilkins Source: PerthNow
PLAYERS are at odds with the AFL over a plan to slash the time trainers can spend on the ground.
Under the proposal, trainers would be permitted to run drinks to players on the ground only after a goal.
AFL game analysis manager Joel Bowden raised the proposal in a presentation to AFL Players' Association delegates last week.
Bowden said the push was part of an effort to reduce on-field congestion.
Players have slammed the bid -- resurrected after being first raised last year -- arguing it posed health risks.
It is understood the league also wants to cut the number of trainers per team from five to four.
The AFL has put to the players that the number of goals scored in a game provides ample on-field drinking time.
It was suggested in the AFLPA delegates' meeting that some teams could use trainers deliberately to congest parts of the ground in games or to pass messages to players.
Players contacted by the Herald Sun yesterday rejected those suggestions.
The AFLPA did not support the move when the league floated changes to trainer rules last year.
Some of the game's stars said yesterday the proposal was dangerous, considering the increasing physical demands required to play at the top level.
Symptoms of dehydration include muscle weakness, poor concentration and dizziness.
One player contacted by the Herald Sun yesterday said it was "crazy" because of the potential for long periods between goals.
The AFLPA noted three key reasons for rejecting the proposal in a laws-of-the-game submission last year.
"We do not see how this will contribute significantly to reducing congestion," the response said.
"There are ramifications from a health and safety/performance perspective due to the importance of hydration in our game.
"Not all players rotate heavily and there are long periods between goals in some games."
AFL spokesman Patrick Keane said yesterday he was not aware of planned changes to the rules on trainers.
Keane said the only restrictions on trainers were the forward 50m for kick-ins and the centre square at centre bounces.
Games in Queensland and Perth present a greater dehydration risk when temperatures rise above 30C early and late in the season.
West Coast's elimination final win over North Melbourne was played in stifling conditions with the temperature hitting 28C at bounce down.
Games in Darwin and Cairns are scheduled next season.
The AFL has been determined to ease on-field congestion and has brought in several rules -- including the substitute system -- to help make play more free-flowing.
Anda sedang membaca artikel tentang
Water torture a dry argument
Dengan url
http://sudahterlupakan.blogspot.com/2012/12/water-torture-dry-argument.html
Anda boleh menyebar luaskannya atau mengcopy paste-nya
Water torture a dry argument
namun jangan lupa untuk meletakkan link
sebagai sumbernya
0 komentar:
Posting Komentar