A-LEAGUE boss Greg O’Rourke has revealed there were just 19 arrests last season across 135 matches, justifying claims that A-League games are being over-policed.

Speaking on the Fox Football Podcast, O’Rourke says he has been engaged in constructive discussions with police ahead of the new season, with plans to change their approach.

Matches have been over-policed given the number of incidents. Source: Getty Images

“The conversations are positive about what we can do together to make sure that policing and public safety isn’t compromised, but at the same time the game doesn’t have an image it doesn’t deserve,” O’Rourke said.

“They’re going to change their policing model, which will be advantageous to our code.”

O’Rourke also confirmed that the controversial idea to play music during matches will not go ahead, but there are plans to introduce pre-match and halftime entertainment.

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