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AFL 2024: Round 19 Talking Points, analysis, reaction, wrap and highlights, Next Generation Academy draft rort diversity claim, Sam Mitchell role in Hawthorn riseOne of the AFL’s most controversial draft rules is returning, and the league says even though it’s unfair, it’s necessary.
And once again, it’s the academy systems at the centre of the debate; though this time it’s not about the northern states, but everyone else instead. The outcry at this unusual access to the top prospect in the pool saw the AFL tweak the rules, first so that NGA bids couldn’t be made or matched in the top 20, then in the top 40 - which in turn has sparked an outcry from clubs who’ve missed out on players they’ve helped to develop .
“So sure, there’ll be examples of players who’ve come through what we’d call the mainstream talent pathway, our job is to continue to make sure the game is accessible and that the game on field, coaching boxes, umpires, those on the bench tonight, look like the community and that’s something that we’re really strong on and we’ll push on with.”And this is the key, as Kane put it - more diversity in the AFL.
“We need our game to reflect the community, and our community is changing. And I say to my team all the time, I want on the field to look like the lounge rooms that sit and watches our game, the people that stream through these gates tonight. And we continue to evolve with the changing face of Australia,” Kane said on SEN.
Kane replied: “Because it’s not working. The next generation academy talent concession was removed and we have seen a sharp decline since then, and we’ve seen a steady decline in numbers overall. But they will still have to be below-cost, because that’s the incentive in the system for clubs to develop players, whether through their club academies or through the NGAs - even if the latter may only involve meeting with a prospect a few times every 12 months, and giving them a gentle push through their teenage years.
Led yesterday by new recruit Jack Ginnivan during their 11-goal victory over his former side Collingwood, Sam Mitchell’s side oozes youth, confidence and excitement – and what is for now, just the right amount of arrogance. “He’s still getting used to his teammates; he’ll continue to improve, but it’s all come of the back of an enormous work ethic and a desire to prove that he can be a fantastic and well-rounded player – and not a flash in the pan.With so many up-and-coming rising stars, the Hawks are filled with Ginnivan-esque talent and youth – all with different attributes and personalities to make for an exciting future.“When they’re playing, they’re exciting; Hawks are exciting to watch.
“We used to chat about ‘wide paddocks, strong fences’ – let your boys roam, treat them like adults as well, that’s the other thing. Christian, who played 131 games for Collingwood between 1987-95 and was appointed the league’s sole Match Review adjudicator in 2017, praised the playing contingent’s adaptation to changing attitudes around tackling — yet players still claim to be “confused” about what is being asked of them.
There had been 18,508 tackles laid, with only seven dangerous tackle suspensions, meaning only 0.04% of tackles resulted in a ban. It also means 99.96% of all tackles applied in 2024 were determined not to be dangerous.'Get the bloke OFF!' Gaz fumes at AFL | 04:14“When I hear players say they’re confused, I must say I am a little bit surprised because so many players are getting this right.
“There’s always a duty of care, but I don’t think many people know what’s actually going on, to be completely honest — especially when it’s a chase-down tackle out of stoppage or a non-sling action.” “There’s a little bit of confusion whether I can take them to ground — it’s a contact sport — if his head accidentally hits the ground, I could be for a month.
“The final thing I would say is that to reiterate, I think player safety is just so critical to the longevity of the game, and for the health and safety of players when they finish playing in their later life. The concept of a wildcard round has always been maligned, with some holding concerns about the discrepancy in quality between the competing sides.
“There’s not a lot of difference between, say, fifth and 13th or 14th, as the Adelaide Crows showed .AFL executive general manager Laura Kane confirmed growing interest among clubs, noting the desire from clubland to continue pioneering aspects of the game.
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