How the AFL's quiet bench rule became footy's biggest tactical shift The removal of the substitute and fifth interchange player addition is changing how coaches manage elite players, with early 2026 results showing veterans thriving.

How the AFL's quiet bench rule became footy's biggest tactical shift

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