The drop kick.... does anyone remember it?

Question

I wish it was back, I know the coaches don't want any player performing that style of kick, but it adds a different aspect of the game. Its like adding icing sugar to a cake.

Answer 1

The drop kick is used in other sports and is an easier way to score points. It is a good variation because, like you say, it adds a different aspect to the game and gives players more options. I think you would have to have a big incentive to make players use it though, like six points for a goal and three for a 'behind' or something like that.

Good luck kicking it at full speed.

Answer 2

No, I'm a little too young to remember but my parents might remember. They are around the same age as you Kev xoxo :)

Answer 3

No don't worry.

John Howard's still here!!!!

Answer 4

Hi Big Kev, My hubby talks about the drop kick all the time.

Back when he played for North Adelaide Colts (a few years ago now)

They actually used the 'drop kick'

I wonder why, now aren't the players using this style?

Is it too slow do you think?

Answer 5

Yes I do...shows my age too..LOL

Seems the game has evolved and sped up so much that the drop kick became extinct.  Its sad I guess.  But it has been replaced by a lot of exciting new skills.

In 10 years time, when my kids are teenagers - they wont even know what it means if I call them a 'drop kick'!! (Not that I would but just making a point...hehehe)

Answer 6

The drop kick, when executed correctly, could go miles further than a drop punt but it was a low percentage kick as in a lot of players used to stuff it up which is why it was abandoned.

A bit like you don't often see torpedos anymore except after a siren when a player is having a ping from 60+ metres.

Both difficult kicks to master.

Another kick you don't see any more is a stab pass which was a bit like a drop kick but was meant for putting the pill on a teammates chest from shorter distances.

Answer 7

Your showing your age. It indeed was an accepted and legal form of kicking a football. It took great skill and was a low percnt gamble. Faded into oblivion.

Answer 8

Occasionally you see it but not very often and your right it brings something to the game just like a good hard shirtfront.

If you played the players today against those of yester year they might fitter  but I bet they are no where near as tough as the old guys.

Answer 9

The drop kick is all over the black & white video clips I have from the 60's in my AFL video collection. I guess it is too slow, because of the looking down to kick off the bounce. Whereas, now a simple drop punt can be done with the player's eyes on the target, or intended target.

Answer 10

My first thought for an answer was "Have you ever seen Warren Tredrea taking a bow?" .... it's baaaaack!

But the drop used to be used for its accuracy and speed.  Particularly good for 'worm-burner' passes.  But these days with umpires pinging players for so much as bending down to pick the ball up and being caught, I'd hate to see their judgement if a player attempted a drop kick and got bumped in the process (whether or not their foot got to the ball).

The drop punt has been developed so much that I think the good players are more accurate with that than many of the old timers with their stab passes.

I'd love to see a place kick for goal on the siren of the grand final to win the game :-)

Now ... I is feelin' old!!!

Answer 11

dont know it...iv heard of it...but iuno if ive ever seen it...probably too old neway

Answer 12

I enjoy watching Super Rules carnivals.

They play with modified rules such as no bumping, rough tackling & such like.

A lot of the oldies use the dropkick in those games - they get awarded nine points for a goal kicked with a dropkick.....if it is kicked from outside the goal square!

Those matches remind me of the old black & white "classic matches" replays on Foxtel.

Answer 13

The game has changed to the point where a drop kick would be far too slow, causing a player to "Get caught"

I must admit though, a drop kick that comes off, sure beats a pissy hand pass for style.

I suppose we could go back even further to a "Place kick" from Tony Ongarello of Fitzroy.