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Latest AFLX concept replaces the coin toss to encourage 'banter'

In the latest thought-provoking experiment for AFLX, the burgeoning code has decided to ditch the traditional coin toss for another bold new concept.

Teams will choose which end they’ll kick to via a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors.

The concept is meant to encourage opposing teams to hang around and “create plenty of banter and chastising.”

AFLX captains Patrick Dangerfield and Nat Fyfe.
AFLX captains Patrick Dangerfield and Nat Fyfe.

As with many of the other ideas for AFLX, the coin toss change has prompted some vigorous debate online and in the media.

When co-host Tim Watson revealed the change, SEN’s Garry Lyon could barely believe it.

“I don’t know Tim, this is getting to the ridiculous stage, isn’t it?” he said.

Others on Twitter were less restrained in their mockery of the concept.

Call for support

Geelong star Dangerfield on Thursday said he had been bemused by criticism from former players and commentators.

“It’s been interesting seeing just how many negative articles there has been and the personal opinion of those journalists,” he said.

“It (AFLX) is not aimed at them, it’s aimed at a younger demographic.

“I’d encourage having an open mind towards it. We’re really excited about it.”

With AAP