So in the same vein, why can't BJs be allowed, including BJing to goal and scoop shots... it would help with reffing and reduce the number of rules?
BJs/side-joints = easy to recognize, so not that tough to ref (well, not so much side-joints, hence a lot of the push to get rid of ECMs). They change the play of the game in a more extreme way (imo).* The person in control of the ball ends up with an unfair advantage as it is easier to control the ball/ball becomes possessed rather than in play. That's quite different from shuffling. You're already allowed to shuffle the ball up to goal.
BJs/side-joints = easy to recognize, so not that tough to ref (well, not so much side-joints, hence a lot of the push to get rid of ECMs). They change the play of the game in a more extreme way (imo).* The person in control of the ball ends up with an unfair advantage as it is easier to control the ball/ball becomes possessed rather than in play. That's quite different from shuffling. You're already allowed to shuffle the ball up to goal.