THE AFL has sent clubs a series of videos to provide clarity on three rule interpretations for the season ahead, with a particular reinforcement of existing prior opportunity laws. The three videos – which highlighted holding the ball, high contact and insufficient intent rules – were sent by the League to clubs earlier this week as part of a continued measure to inform players and coaches on existing interpretations. >> WATCH THE VIDEOS IN THE PLAYERS BELOW It follows an earlier video, sent by the AFL to club officials last week, featuring 11 separate examples of pushing in marking contests to ensure players and coaching staff were clear on what would and wouldn't be tolerated in 2025.
The most recent examples had a particular focus on holding the ball laws, which will not be altered going into the upcoming season. They highlighted players losing possession while being tackled, having not had prior opportunity to dispose of the footy. The video highlighted an extract from the Laws of the Game, which states: "For the avoidance of doubt, a player does not elect to incorrectly dispose of the football when: a) the player genuinely attempts to correctly dispose of the football; b) the legal tackle causes the football to be dislodged from the player's possession.
" The AFL has released examples of holding the ball decisions to provide clarity ahead of the 2025 Toyota AFL Premiership Season Speaking to AFL.com.au on Wednesday, the League's umpires boss Steve McBurney described h.