Adelaide coach Don Pyke has floated the idea of using professional centre bouncers in the AFL.
The AFL's under 18 competition is removing the centre bounce this season, sharpening debate on whether the bounce should remain at the elite level.
Pyke says he understands perfecting the bounce could impact on luring potential umpires to the game.
"Our game is unique in that it's probably the only game in the world whereby the umpires need a technical competence - whether it's a boundary throw-in or a bounce - to be able to officiate," Pyke told reporters on Thursday.
"I wonder whether we just get guys who actually do the bounce and the rest of them do the umpiring, and we end up with professional bouncers.
"Maybe that has got some interest for someone who can just come in and bounce the ball."
Pyke said he personally liked the bounce.
"I will defer to the AFL and their recommendation as to what is best for 'a' their umpires and 'b' the look of the game," he said.
"If you had someone who could bounce the ball consistently and at the same height, maybe it's worth considering."
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