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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: 2026 Last Practice Match Carlton vs Geelong
Last post by kruddler -
Quote from: laj – on
Umpires need a praccy game too. Some of the decisions are awful.

The crossing the line in the ruck contest that Pitto got done for will force a rule change before the season starts.

For those not watching....
Pitto vs SDK at a centre bounce.
SDK launches himself, Pitto sidesteps him so SDK missed pitto and the ball. Pitto, still standing, waits for the ball to come down gets underneath it and takes it. Unfortunately for him, the ball came down on the 'other' side of the line, so he crossed the line to get it on the way down.

Not sure what the umpires want him to do, let it hit the ground and then go on the other side of the line? Maybe put his toes on the line and lean over it to try and reach the falling ball?? Either way, its a terrible look and will need to change.
Every AFL players would've done what he did and every AFL player would be upset that that is now a free kick.

But thats why we have pre-season games to work out the quirks.
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Robert Heatley Stand / Re: 2026 Last Practice Match Carlton vs Geelong
Last post by kruddler -
Harry started to hold his marks and look dangerous. Hit the post with 1. Pitto hit the post with a grab from the ruck. A breath of fresh air the other way and its 2 goals.

Ollie Hollands hasn't stopped running. Is a lock for a wing.
Jagga is playing every game this year and finishing top 10 in the B+F.
Cripps is looking fit.
Saad still looking proppy, streching out before half time. Old legs not getting younger.

Reidy is a big boy, but isn't doing a whole lot yet.
Pittonet is looking as fit as he's been for a while.
Walsh has recovered from whatever injury he has and back to his best.

Tom Hawkins suggested we shouldn't play 2 rucks as they are both the same type.