GROTH I get what ur trying to say but there will always be coaches who copy other coaches tactics especially if seen to be effective....maybe its not so much about innovation but implementation....

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I agree there is nothing wrong with copying, but it's nice to come up with something new that gives you an edge while others are catching up.

Hard to argue that Hawks rolling zone was innovative and was a factor in "stealing" a flag.

The Cats kamikaze ball movement went beyond what anyone was used to.

Ratts will have a flash of insight at some stage soon hopefully

Are we still talking about Pro's and Con's ORRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR????

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Yeah i thought Betts would have been smaller too but he is a couple of cm bigger than Matera.

Pro: - Betts

I hate this tactic and can`t believe the AFL haven`t done anything about it. Should be outlawed. Totally against the spirit of the game. Potential to cause injury too. I have noticed more clubs doing now.

Yep. It doesnt seem right this tactic. Someone will get hurt soon and they will outlaw it.

There is a fair bit of basketball type blocking going on to change match ups when fwds go on a lead. I think there is a fair bit more to come.

A team can defend what Harry is doing if they are switched on and have planned for it.
It just takes a man to follow Harry in and sit a couple of metres behind the mark. He can't sheppard 2 blokes at once.