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The Sub Rule

Carlos Danger
in Melbourne Demons

61 members have voted

  1. 1. Do you think the sub rule has been a success?

    • Yes
      23
    • No
      33

  2. 2. Do you prefer the game with or without subs?

    • With
      19
    • Without
      37

  3. 3. What would you like to see done with the sub rule?

    • Leave as is. 18 players onfield, 3 on the bench, 1 sub.
      15
    • Amend it. 18 players onfield, 4 on the bench, 1 sub.
      15
    • Scrap it. 18 players onfield, 4 on the bench.
      26

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why not make it 4 on the interchange and then your 3 emergencies are your 3 subs which can ONLY be used if there is an on-field injury? so no one is a man down or whatever.

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    19th 20th 21st and 22nd man

    Leave the field of play and you're OFF

    It is the only way to save the game from becoming pseudo Rugby with Soccer interspersed

    I am sick and tired off the rolling maul

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    19th 20th 21st and 22nd man

    Leave the field of play and you're OFF

    It is the only way to save the game from becoming pseudo Rugby with Soccer interspersed

    I am sick and tired off the rolling maul

    I've become bored with the game with the congestion & the lack of one on one matchups, and the lack of run & the lack of stars like Lockett/GAblett snr, or the Schwartz's... the Farmers, the Doulls, the Vanderhaars, etc.

    I've been watching opposition less & less over the last 6 years or so, & I thought it was purely because we needed to total rebuild this club.

    But I see it's more than that.

    The game is too soft, & too many changes from the bench is killing the game.

    Attendants at the MCG during a Big mid week occasion told me in conversation that the players from the '80s & before barely watch the game anymore.

    The game is losing it's entertainment appeal...

    Edited by dee-luded

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