Tweak AFL third-man up rule: Crows ruckman

The AFL should tweak its third-man up ruck rules rather than ban the tactic, Adelaide tap-man Sam Jacobs says.

The AFL is considering banning the third-man up at ruck contests – where a player other than designated ruckmen compete for the tap.

“I reckon if a third man is going to go up, then I think you should be able to block his run and it not be a free kick,” Jacobs told reporters on Thursday.

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