of course that has always been the case in junior football -...

of course that has always been the case in junior football - that is why it is called modified rules.

If you are saying that also applies in the AFL then someone had better tell the umpires.

It would also be wise to let the players know so they don't waste their energy putting half nelsons on an opponent with the ball.

Perhaps yorick your comments apply only to junior codes. Would be wise to check that before advising others to "get with the program or swap codes"