PORT Adelaide defender Hamish Hartlett believes the last touch rule that will be used in AFLX could be translated to the competition proper.
The three inaugural AFLX tournaments that will be held in Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney on February 15-17 will feature several rule changes.
Those include the last possession out of bounds rule and a mark not being paid when the ball is kicked backwards, except when it's in the forward 40m arc.
The SANFL adopted the last possession out of bounds rule last year, leading to faster play and less stoppages.
Hartlett said the feedback received from Port Adelaide teammates who played in the SANFL was that the last possession rule out of bounds rule was good for the game.
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"Speaking to some of the guys that have played under that rule, they actually haven't minded it," Hartlett said.
"It took a little bit to adjust to initially, so that might be one that the AFL considers if they're trying to quicken up the game.
"I wouldn't mind just leaving the game where it is for a little while, and (if) whoever decides to change the rules wants to do that, then some of these rules can be considered, for sure."
Hartlett spoke to reporters at Adelaide Oval on Thursday while he met the Australian cricket team, who were having a nets session in preparation for their Australia Day clash with England at Adelaide Oval.
Hartlett has moved successfully from the midfield to half-back, where he can run in bursts rather than get caught out with his aerobic fitness.
He admitted the pace of AFLX was probably not for him, and would favour some of the Power's younger brigade.
"Does it suit me personally? Probably not," he said.
"Certainly, the skill aspect of the game is something that I enjoy about it, but you've probably got to have that balance of endurance as well as repeat speed efforts.
"A lot of our younger guys have got that, so I dare say they'll be the ones taking part."
The Power have held several training sessions involving AFLX in the past few weeks to used to the new version of the game.
"It's a very fast-paced game and it'll be interesting to see how the players cope with it, but there are 10-minute halves, so hopefully we should be able to run out the games ok," he said.
"It's going to be a really interesting concept.
"It has certainly added a new dynamic to the sport, which is exciting for us as players and for the spectators too, I'm sure."
Hindmarsh Stadium, Thurs Feb 15
Pool A: Port Adelaide, Geelong, Fremantle
Pool B: Adelaide, West Coast, Collingwood
Schedule (times in ACDT)
6.10pm – Port Adelaide v Geelong
6.38pm – Adelaide v Collingwood
7.06pm – Geelong v Fremantle
7.34pm – West Coast v Adelaide
8.02pm – Fremantle v Port Adelaide
8.30pm – Collingwood v West Coast
9.03pm – Grand Final
Etihad Stadium, Fri Feb 16
Pool A: Carlton, Melbourne, North Melbourne
Pool B: Hawthorn, Essendon, St Kilda
Schedule (times in AEDT)
6.40pm – Carlton v Melbourne
7.08pm – Hawthorn v Essendon
7.36pm – North Melbourne v Carlton
8.04pm – Essendon v St Kilda
8.32pm – Melbourne v North Melbourne
9.00pm – St Kilda v Hawthorn
9.33pm – Grand Final
Allianz Stadium, Sat Feb 17
Pool A: Greater Western Sydney, Richmond, Brisbane Lions
Pool B: Sydney, Western Bulldogs, Gold Coast
Schedule (times in AEDT)
4.10pm – GWS v Richmond
4.38pm – Sydney v Western Bulldogs
5.06pm – Richmond v Brisbane Lions
5.34pm – Western Bulldogs v Gold Coast
6.02pm – Brisbane Lions v GWS
6.30pm – Gold Coast v Sydney
7.03pm – Grand Final
