Blowouts a danger for the game: MalthouseMalthouse feared spectators would turn away from the game with more thrashings likely over the next few seasons because of the inclusion of the two new franchises and the introduction of free agency.
He was also concerned about the length of matches, wondering if matches like the one on display at AAMI Stadium entertained anybody other than masochists.
"I just think the scoreline at the moment in AFL football has to be a worrying trend for the AFL," Malthouse said. "It has to be. This is not going to bring football people to the football.
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