Why do sports keep changing their rules? We count 4 main reasons
- Written by Kim Encel, Sessional Academic and UNESCO Consultant, Deakin University
The Australian Football League’s 2023 season is kicking off with changes afoot. Three rule changes, in fact, which may either please or infuriate commentators and fans.
One change will prevent players awarded a free kick or mark from attempting to win a 50-metre penalty by feigning a handball, in the hope an opposition player will move off...