AFL Rule Change Rant – Centre Bounce Removed & The Future of Footy

The AFL has confirmed that from 2026 the centre bounce will be scrapped, replacing one of footy’s most iconic traditions with a throw-up. In our new segment Point Blank, Ryan & Jez fire up about the decision, what it means for ruckmen, umpires and fans, and whether the AFL is losing the unpredictability and theatre that make it unique. We also look at the other rule tweaks on the way and ask: is the game drifting too far from its roots?https://www.bets.com.au/afl/afl-rule-change-2026-centre-bounce-removed-what-it-means-for-foot-20251003-0011/