League reacts to choice controversies that marred the final round of 2015Richmond and Carlton will play in the now traditional season-opening clashA bye round between the regular season and finals will be a key component of the 2016 AFL fixture. Round 23 was struck by controversy this season after a number of teams pulled out their best players in preparation for finals.“The AFL has introduced a bye week before the finals so that those clubs playing in September can own the best possible lead-in and preparation for the most important matches of our season, AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan said on Thursday.
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Source: theguardian.com