WESTERN Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge has called on Chris Scott to respect his opinion on the state of the game after his Geelong counterpart criticised him for being too emotional on the issue.

Beveridge is strongly opposed to proposed measures that would try to free the game of congestion, such as starting positions and zones, believing the game will evolve without the intervention of law makers.

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Scott addressed Beveridge's views on Fox Footy on Monday, urging his fellow premiership coach to "remove that emotion from the conversation" because "it doesn't lead to better outcomes in my view."

Speaking on Tuesday, Beveridge, a dual AFLCA coach of the year, said he has every right to have an opinion on the hot topic, believing his view is just as important as anyone else's.

"I'm aware of (Chris' comments), I probably need to play a straight bat, but it's important to respect everyone's opinion," Beveridge said.

"As long as we don't ride in on a 20-hand horse and think that our idea of what should happen is more important than anyone else's.

"There was some emotion attached (to my comments) because I'm passionate about the game, but I can assure you it was from my rational brain.

"Whether you're in high levels of governance in the game, or you feel you have a custodial role in it, which I feel like I do, and also someone who can influence the future of the game.

"I'm prepared to give my opinion, every now and them, (and) I'll respect his, I won't pull his apart because it's his.

"I'm not sure whether or not he's in a position to question anyone's opinion on it, especially not mine."

After congestion-busting trials were held at Brisbane and Hawthorn training sessions in recent weeks, the AFL's Competition Committee will meet again on July 26 and assess the research before a recommendation goes to the AFL Executive.

Many of the game's biggest names support starting positions, with Scott also in favour of an extended goalsquare.

The 2011 premiership coach has urged the AFL to consider implementing changes in the knowledge they can reverse them if they don't work.