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The AFL’s quirky rule exposed amid frenzy of Saturday night’s draw

Josh Fraser’s side reached the top 10 with a draw, while the result also revived criticism of AFL Rule 16.5.2 after a post-siren scoring debate.

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Hawthorn would not have won had they attempted to rush the ball through for a behind. That’s different if Collingwood punched it through. Weird, isn’t it?

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The AFL’s quirky rule exposed amid frenzy of Saturday night’s draw

Hawthorn would not have won had they attempted to rush the ball through for a behind. That’s different if Collingwood punched it through. Weird, isn’t it?

·Melbourne, Australia
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The Age broke the news in Melbourne, Australia on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
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