Why do AFL players wear shorter and tighter shorts than other football codes?

Question

Why do AFL players wear shorter and tighter shorts than other football codes?

Answer 1

They are no longer as tight as they were. If you see 70's footage of the game those shorts just looked painful.In my experience the women I know watch the game for the love of it and find it offensive that it's always said the tightness of their shorts was the only reason for watching.I alwys assumed they were more fitted cause it stops them being pulled at when they take a high mark.

Answer 2

It is function over form.....but perhaps the women fans would tell you form over function!