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AFL players are taught to conquer their fears but some need saving from themselves

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Darcy Byrne-Jones was handed a three-week suspension for recklessly running back with the flight of the ball.

It was a good example of how difficult it is for players to exercise their duty of care.

We need to crack down on dangerous acts and tighten the parameters of the game.

The next step would be that the person running back has the right space, rather than the person at the ball, that person has the space to run.

It would require a rule change and a shift from the people who play, umpire commentate and support the game less gladiatorial.

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68

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