THE ADVANTAGE and interchange rules implemented in 2011 will remain next year, however, there will be a slight amendment to the 'advantage rule' with more time allowed for an umpire to consider the actual advantage.

The AFL Commission approved a recommendation made on Monday to keep the two rules that were a constant topic of debate throughout the season.

The use of technology for scoring decisions - and rules surrounding length of games and interchange infringement penalties - will be addressed in a meeting in November.

In another minor tweak, an advantage will not be permitted for any free kick paid by an out-of-zone umpire to avoid confusion at centre bounces.

The advantage rule was particularly topical following Collingwood's clash with Geelong in round eight. During the game the Magpies were awarded a free kick, Scott Pendlebury played on and kicked a crucial goal, but it was ruled the original free kick had to stand.

Malthouse after the round eight clash against Geelong

AFL general manager of football operations Adrian Anderson said the slight modification was made after feedback from clubs, players and fans.

"Clubs had sought early clarification on these two rules, to prepare for the 2012 season and any decisions that may affect player lists or training and preparation," Anderson said.

Anderson conceded that many had trouble adapting to the new advantage rules that bestowed responsibility on the players but that they had learned to cope as the season wore on.

"The implementation of the advantage rule has been more difficult than expected and clubs expressed concern early in the season, but it did improve as the season progressed and it is the AFL's view that the decision to place advantage in the hands of the players should be given a chance to fully evolve," Anderson said.

As part of the annual 'laws review process', game analysis manager Andrew McKay and Anderson consulted many in the football industry, covering club coaching staff, player leadership groups, the AFL Players Association, the AFL Coaches Association, the AFL Medical Officers Association, the AFL Physiotherapists Association, state and community football bodies and AFL umpires.

The Laws Committee comprises Adrian Anderson (chairman), Kevin Bartlett, Leigh Matthews, Andrew McKay, Matthew Pavlich, Luke Power, Rowan Sawers and Michael Sexton.