Carlton coach Michael Voss has thrown his weight behind calls for added time to determine drawn matches through the AFL common season.
The Blues’ season opener in opposition to Richmond led to a low-scoring tie – 8.10 (58) apiece – in entrance of 88,084 followers on the MCG on Thursday evening.
Each Voss and Tigers counterpart Damien Hardwick felt their respective groups had blown alternatives to win the competition, which ended all sq. after Tom Lynch’s purpose within the closing minute.
It was Voss’s second draw as a coach however first with the Blues, following a 2009 tie when he was on the helm of the Brisbane Lions in opposition to Essendon.
The 47-year-old additionally performed in two attracts throughout a embellished 289-game profession with Brisbane.
“I have not given it a second thought however I need to admit I would not thoughts the additional three or 4 minutes every method,” Voss advised reporters after Thursday evening’s draw.
“I’ve provided that zero thought… nevertheless it does really feel like the sport ought to proceed.
“However that is what we play, so we’ll follow it.”
Richmond have now been concerned within the three most up-to-date AFL attracts, following ties with Fremantle (2022) and Hawthorn (2021) in current seasons.
After the Tigers-Dockers draw final July, Richmond’s Hardwick referred to as for drawn video games to proceed till one staff scores to interrupt the impasse.
He has since wound again his sight.
“I suppose it’s what it’s. I am not too fussed both method,” Hardwick advised reporters after Thursday evening’s match.
“From a finals perspective or no matter it’s, it is most likely a little bit bit totally different, however I am not too frightened.
“Smarter males than me will determine that out.”
Hardwick admitted his coronary heart was in his mouth as Lynch lined up for the ultimate set shot from 25 meters after Richmond had wasted a string of probabilities in entrance of purpose.
“He missed one early, it was on the complete, however he is typically a fairly good shot on purpose,” Hardwick stated.
“I used to be pleased with that one however we had a few different stinkers alongside the way in which.”
