美国足联将为2026年增加七项规则变化, The AFL is adding seven rule changes for 2026 to cut game time and improve flow.

AFL 正在为 2026 赛季实施七项规则变更，以减少比赛时间并改善流程，包括 50 米弧线之间最后一次出界的新任意球，取消中球时的球门广场要求，以及更严格地执行标记附近的站立规则。 The AFL is implementing seven rule changes for the 2026 season to reduce game time and improve flow, including a new free kick for the last disposal out of bounds between the 50m arcs, removal of the goal square requirement at centre ball-ups, and stricter enforcement of standing rules near marks. 裁判员在拉克比赛中将拥有更多的自由裁量权，落后后回球的时间将减少到八秒。 Umpires will have more discretion in ruck contests, and the time to return the ball after a behind will be reduced to eight seconds. 这些变革是在经过六个月的协商之后制定的,目的是简化决策,缩短时间,并增加球迷和球员的经验。 The changes, developed after six months of consultation, aim to simplify decisions, cut dead time, and enhance the fan and player experience.