AFL holding-the-ball rule remains undefined after nearly century of debate

Football's holding-the-ball rule has sparked debate since 1927, yet remains undefined nearly a century later. The core issue: determining how much time a tackled player needs to dispose of the ball. Modern coverage and increased tackles have amplified controversy, though simplifying or removing the "prior opportunity" clause could make the game easier to umpire and faster-paced.

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