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Simple fix mooted after AFL stand rule almost decides Hawthorn-Collingwood thriller

The AFL's stand rule faced renewed criticism Thursday after Hawthorn's Cam Mackenzie was penalized in a one-point game against Collingwood, nearly deciding the match. Former players Kane Cornes and Nick Riewoldt called the rule confusing and argued the 50-meter penalty is too harsh for a minor infraction. The debate intensified after AFL boss Greg Swann recently defended the controversial regulation.

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