Bombers coach praises Blue's time-wasting tactic, team's 'big step'
Essendon coach Dean Solomon praised Carlton's Harry McKay for using a tactical time-wasting maneuver in the final moments of their match. McKay admitted to intentionally stalling after a mark to protect his team's lead, a move Solomon described as smart play.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing debate regarding tactical exploitation of game rules in professional sports to secure narrow victories.
Essendon caretaker coach Dean Solomon has no issue with an opposition player's time-wasting tactics
The article reports on post-match comments from both sides without taking a stance on the ethics of the tactic.
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