Writing for News Ltd, Rucci says:<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is no guarantee the SANFL will follow the AFL on a radical rewrite of the game\u2019s rules — such as starting positions — forcing the Power and Crows to reconsider the value of keeping their reserves in the State league.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis could become the trigger for a national reserves competition as one of the unexpected fall-out of the rules debate.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Rucci quotes SANFL football boss Adam Kelly who says the local league is not obliged to adopt any rules changes implemented in the national league.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will do what is in the best interests of the SANFL,\u201d says Kelly.<\/h3>\n
\u201cWe will certainly consider what the AFL does — more so when the AFL has a lot more insight, much more analysis and research on what is best for Australian football.<\/h3>\n
\u201cBut we are not compelled to introduce any of the changes adopted by the AFL Commission.<\/h3>\n
\u201cWe would need to consider the AFL reserves teams. We would understand the complications of AFL players moving in and out of the SANFL playing to differing rules in the two leagues.<\/h3>\n
\u201cBut our No. 1 concern is, \u2018What is in the best interests of the SANFL?\u2019<\/h3>\n
\u201cWe need to wait on the AFL\u2019s decision to value the merit of rule changes in the SANFL.\u201d<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
Rule changes by #AFL<\/a> could force @Adelaide_FC<\/a> Crows and @PAFC<\/a> Port Adelaide out of @SANFL<\/a> @theTiserSport<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/73lOiv9HJC<\/a><\/p>— michelangelo rucci (@michelangeloruc) July 20, 2018<\/a><\/blockquote> \n