Stars rejoice overruled bench cap

Brisbane's Simon Black wearing the substitute vest in the match against Richmond. The sub rule will remain the same in 2013. Picture: Darren England. Source: AdelaideNow

AFL stars including Matthew Pavlich and Gary Ablett have taken to Twitter to voice their satisfaction at the AFL Commission baulking at mooted interchange rule changes.

The league today revealed there would be no limit placed on rotations in 2013, but did not rule out implementing a cap the follwing season.

But the AFL has made changes to its ruck rules, with ruckmen now banned from making contact at stoppages.

The league also acted swiftly to concerns this year about players sliding in at opponents legs, declaring umpires would pay a free kick against players who make forceful contact below the knees.

The interchange cap of 80 will be trialled in the NAB Cup only next year.

"Credit where it's due... Well done to the AFL commish for leaving the interchange alone!" Geelong premiership star Andrew Mackie tweeted.

That tweet was given 22 retweets, including one from former teammate and Gold Coast captain Ablett.

Dockers skipper Matthew Pavlich tweeted: "The @AFL commission contains intelligent & stoic types. Tough to juggle stakeholders' views. Appear to have made sound decisions today."

Pavlich also retweeted AFL spokesman Patrick Keane, who revealed the 3-1 interchange system would remain unchanged next season.

The AFL Players' Association had strongly resisted the AFL tampering with the bench laws for the second time in three years.

Eddie McGuire today sensationally declared a cap on interchange rotations could drive players towards taking performance-enhancing drugs.

Clubs were hopeful that if the league insisted on change it would opt for a 3-2 policy, expanding the bench to five but including two substitutes.

While that strategy was not the preferred option, they are happy that no changes were made.
 

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