Would you allow shuffle goals?

Mark, horse polo is entirely irrelevant here and I think the comparison is a little unfair. So your argument now is: "Why wouldn't we allow shuffles, look at Jon's crazy outlandish thoughts?"

1) If horse polo is irrelevant, so is hockey. This is my point.
2) I don't have an argument. I'm just enjoying your posts right now. They make me smile.

Allowing shuffle goals may not change our game in London by much (right here, right now), but I do believe it would change the game dramatically in years to come.

I've always been opposed to things that I think would dramatically change the game (i.e., ECMs). I disagree about the amount shuffles would change the game. That's all.

If you don't believe it will change the game, then why even fight for allowing shuffles? Please go into more detail around the mystical benefits of these "sweet shuffle plays"? Or do you just want a simpler ruleset?

I never mentioned sweet suffle plays. But deflections off mallets would be pretty sweet shuffle plays. Ultimately, I think it would just simplify the game. Which would be a nice change.

It's not our duty to defend the existing game, it's your duty to point out why your dramatic change to the rules is worthwhile... I'm yet to be convinced and you're arguing the point like an ass.

Word. I don't think I've been arguing at all really, but if I've been an ass, I apologize. Just some Friday smiles.