Kate McCarthy urges AFLW players to improve knowledge of game rules

AFLW All-Australian Kate McCarthy says players must develop a better understanding of the league's rules to capitalize on tactical opportunities. McCarthy highlighted two specific incidents during a recent match between the Gold Coast Suns and Port Adelaide at Alberton Oval where players failed to recognize rule interpretations that could have influenced scoring. The Suns won the match 2.5 (17) to 1.8 (14) despite the late errors. McCarthy noted that a lack of rules knowledge is a broader issue across the competition, suggesting that current players do not always study the game as closely as previous generations. She emphasized that knowing the rules is a fundamental responsibility of the job for professional athletes. The comments follow Gold Coast's round four performance in challenging, windy conditions.

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