A growing number of AFL players are being accused of exaggerating contact to win free kicks, sparking debate over whether the tactic is undermining the integrity of the game. What was once considered a smart way to gain an advantage is now drawing comparisons to soccer-style diving, with fans, commentators and former players calling for stronger action from umpires and the AFL to curb the practice. The AFL is experiencing mounting pressure as a growing number of players are ‘milking’ plays to earn free kicks and 50 metre penalties; a tactic critics say is the beginning to undermine the integrity…