Tough gig: Ross Lyon warned his players they could not afford to "relax" over the Christmas break and instead prescribed a period of "active rest". Picture: Wayne Ludbey Source: Herald Sun
THE AFL Players' Association is unhappy with excessive training demands on players during their annual break, warning it could lead to "behavioural issues".
The Herald Sun can reveal a "substantial" increase in compulsory training programs and fitness reporting have landed some clubs in hot water and put players' mental welfare at risk.
The AFLPA has confirmed it has reported a small number of clubs to the league after complaints from players about off-season fitness requirements.
It is understood Fremantle, headed by demanding coach Ross Lyon, is treading a fine line with its demands.
But the year-round regimens are not an excuse for players to explore performance enhancing drugs, the association says.
Lyon warned his players they could not afford to "relax" over the Christmas break and instead prescribed a period of "active rest".
AFLPA operations manager Ian Prendergast said some clubs were going "over the top".
"We've had increasing concerns recently that players aren't enjoying genuine annual leave," Prendergast said.
"The level of monitoring and extent to which they are expected to work during their annual leave has increased substantially.
"We've referred a couple of matters through to the AFL based on feedback we've received from players."
Players are prescribed a minimum eight weeks' annual leave.
At Fremantle's best and fairest night, Lyon said his players would be watched closely during the off-season.
"The players have been sent away with strong programs, they're monitored daily and all that information comes back to head office, so Big Brother's watching," Lyon said.
Prendergast said clubs should trust players to maintain acceptable fitness levels.
"We need to give these players some down time, otherwise I think there can be some serious ramifications," Prendergast said.
"If we don't allow them to rest and have their own individual experience away from the footy clubs, away from the scrutiny that's involved, potentially it's going to contribute to some of the behavioural issues that we see from time to time."
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