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The AFL is adding seven rule changes for 2026 to cut game time and improve flow.
The AFL is implementing seven rule changes for the 2026 season to reduce game time and improve flow, including a new free kick for the last disposal out of bounds between the 50m arcs, removal of the goal square requirement at centre ball-ups, and stricter enforcement of standing rules near marks.
Umpires will have more discretion in ruck contests, and the time to return the ball after a behind will be reduced to eight seconds.
The changes, developed after six months of consultation, aim to simplify decisions, cut dead time, and enhance the fan and player experience.
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La AFL está añadiendo siete cambios de reglas para 2026 para reducir el tiempo de juego y mejorar la fluidez.