Collingwood star Travis Cloke welcomes new rule interpretations for marking contests December 12, 2013 4:19PM Collingwood forward Travis Cloke puts his point across after being pinged for a free kick. POWER forward Travis Cloke has welcomed changes to rule interpretations in marking contests. Cloke was pinged on several occasions last year for using his brute strength to work rivals under the ball. But changes are afoot in 2014 with the league announcing at yesterday's AFL Players Association meeting that umpires would turn a blind eye to "reasonable force" being used in marking contests. "I got pinned last year pretty heavily for using what I thought was appropriate bodywork, but it's changed up a bit," Cloke said during a visit to the Royals Children's Hospital. If you're allowed to push a bit more and use a bit more of your body I'm all for it. Cloke said it was easier late in the season when umpires tolerated bodywork in marking contests to allow the game to flow better. They're just there to umpire the rules. It's what's set for them. I think sometimes they'd like to let it flow as well. Meanwhile, Cloke praised new Magpies fitness guru Bill Davoren's pre-season campaign. "The boys are open to change really enjoying his knowledge," he said. There's a new vibe around the place. It's a new set up for us, a new fitness regime around the football club, new staff, and everyone's taking it in their stride.