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AFL to 'have a chat' after ruck loophole exposed

Brodie Grundy continues to innovate in his position in the middle, and the AFL is taking notice. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

Brodie Grundy's cheeky moment of invention has forced the AFL to put its controversial new centre ball-up rule under the microscope before the home-and-away season has even started.

One of several fresh tweaks introduced this year, the rule stipulates rucks cannot cross the centre line at ball-ups before engaging with their opponent.

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