The AFL Players Association are backing a push to shorten quarters back to COVID-era lengths as the game battles an injury crisis.

Shane McInnes says the move is too simplistic with Matthew Richardson agreeing with him.

“There is a bit of an injury crisis, but let’s get some more data on it before we start being as drastic as reducing the quarters … I don’t want to see a game being won 45-31, that’s not Australian Rules Football,” Richo said.

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