Melbourne Coach Simon Goodwin has issued a directive to his players not to bump during games, following Kysaiah Pickett’s two-week rough conduct ban for his high hit on Western Bulldogs opponent Bailey Smith. Goodwin believes that the bumping technique is now considered obsolete in the AFL and has repeatedly expressed his belief that it should be eradicated from the game. He believes that tackling is the essence of the sport and that there is always a way to use one’s body with the shoulder in contest situations without resorting to bumping. Goodwin hopes that this recent incident will serve as a reminder to all players that bumping is no longer acceptable in the AFL. Although bumping still happens on occasion, Goodwin stressed that the consequences of bumping are too risky and that they would try to limit such risks by encouraging their players to tackle instead.
Melbourne Coach Orders: No More Bumping!
Melbourne Coach Simon Goodwin has recently given his players a strong directive: Do not bump during games. This comes after Kysaiah Pickett was handed a two-week ban for rough conduct due to a high hit on Bailey Smith, an opponent from the Western Bulldogs. The incident serves as a reminder that the bumping technique is now considered obsolete in the AFL.
Goodwin has always been vocal about his belief that bumping should be eradicated from the game. He reiterated this stance and said that there is no need for players to bump, as tackling is the essence of the sport. He stressed that there is always a way to use one’s body with the shoulder in contest situations without resorting to bumping.
While bumping still happens on occasion, Goodwin highlighted the risks involved and said that they would try to limit such risks by encouraging their players to tackle instead. He acknowledged that the game is played on instinct, but insisted that the consequences of bumping are too risky.
Goodwin also reminded Pickett and his teammates of the directive in the aftermath of his suspension. He expressed his admiration for the player’s pressure and intensity, but made it clear that bumping was not an acceptable technique.
Although Goodwin sees no need for the AFL to introduce a sin bin for such incidents, he believes that adding more complexities to the game is unnecessary and could even be counterproductive.
This is the third consecutive year where Goodwin has issued a warning to his players about the dangers of bumping. He hopes that this recent incident will serve as a reminder to all players that bumping is no longer acceptable in the AFL.
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