Essendon and Sydney coaches propose replacing the sub rule with five bench players and immediate head injury assessments, prioritizing player welfare.
Essendon coach Brad Scott urges the AFL to abolish the sub rule, suggesting five players on the bench instead. This move aims to alleviate pressure on doctors assessing concussions, with Scott and Sydney coach John Longmire wanting head injury assessments to be treated like the blood rule, stopping play immediately. Player welfare is top priority, as the proposed changes would benefit overall player health.
July 24, 2024
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