I thought Marlion was really stiff. If anything the Carlton player ran into him. If common sense (something that is in very short supply at the AFL) prevails that’s play on.
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Umpire farce - Getting worse by the minute!
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I had a bit to do with Jaymie as a young bloke, I remember it well so I won't be looking through the WAFL archives TBR. It sticks in my head like Browns leg.
Still didn't think Pickets action was able to be forceful enough to cause any Jaymie like injury.
But, the AFL is always right I guess.
They should tweak the stand rule so they more diligently police players creeping forward of the mark - but let players move freely perpendicularly to the line between the mark and the goals.
(This was the original rule but don’t think they policed players cribbing forwards enough)
(This was the original rule but don’t think they policed players cribbing forwards enough)
Exactly. Players were great at going over the mark just enough to delay the play. Umpires just needed to penalise those infringements.
Well Freo have a right to have a good old whinge tonight. I've got no bone in that fight but that has been abysmal with near identical situations paid opposite ways throughout that quarter (3rd). And when you're 5 metres back off the mark you don't have to "Stand" and if you can't visualise 5 metres, get another job.
And the non-decisions around intentional/deliverate/non-intentional out of bounds were surprising. The umpires clearly are confused by the rule. The AFL should come out and explain every decision/non-decision for the weekend. It might clarify a few things for players and fans,
I doubt hey would do such a thing. but it would be very educcational.
Hopefuly TBR will help out here - just need someone to cut and paste the decisions/non-decisions.
It was a shocker. So many frees paid to the advantage of the Crows. 5m passes called as a mark, high tackles not paid to Freo, Fogarty playing on when he's out of bounds, there were so many strange decisions particularly in the 3rd quarter.
Oh to be a contrarian. It's the only way one could make a positive contribution to an umpires thread.
It's amazing isn't it, the AFL complain about "Umpire abuse" & supposedly crack down it, which has only increased the abuse that the poor bu66ers get.
In reality the AFL is the cause of so much of the angst felt by the supporter/watcher/viewers due to their incessant meddling with the rules.
The continual changes of rules, interpretations, "clarifications etc etc drive most people to the brink of despair. They've also made the rules so complex that the umpires job has become incredibly difficult to perform with any consistency.
How many times have we seen 2 umpires look at the same incident & have different interpretations of what happened, that in itself tells me that it's a lottery & really not how the rules of a PROFESSIONAL sport should be set up.
In reality the AFL is the cause of so much of the angst felt by the supporter/watcher/viewers due to their incessant meddling with the rules.
The continual changes of rules, interpretations, "clarifications etc etc drive most people to the brink of despair. They've also made the rules so complex that the umpires job has become incredibly difficult to perform with any consistency.
How many times have we seen 2 umpires look at the same incident & have different interpretations of what happened, that in itself tells me that it's a lottery & really not how the rules of a PROFESSIONAL sport should be set up.
I’m telling you what the Ump did. You can’t see the ump. Easy misunderstanding and explains what Graham did. If it’s a tiger kick he wants to get it back quickly, was Edwards yeah.? I reckon Edwards may have even called for the ball that further suggested to Graham it was a tiger kick.
What is your belief? Graham thought it was Carlton’s kick but threw it to Edwards anyway? The Umpire signalled incorrectly
Thankfully someone else saw it, absolves Graham completely
Edwards may have called for the ball, but every other player ran to the Carlton forward line. it appears every player near the contest knew it was a Carltoon free, except Graham and Edwards. players needs to check who the free is to before throwing it. it is that simple.
I would like to make two points; the umpires are not professionals they are enthusiastic amateurs and that is one of the causes of the inconsistencies. AFL umpiring should be a profession with excellent remuneration and therefore attract and retain more numbers. The second point is that AFL umpiring requires as much physical ability as judgemental capability. WHY? I can give better and more consistent decisions watching my TV. The primary selection of an umpire is his physical attributes not his judgement. If you cannot run like a hairy goat for 4 quarters you need not apply even though you might be the best fat junior league umpire ever seen.
Think out of the box and remove the elite physical constraint, and promote on quality decisions. Respect is earned not imposed.
I have some ideas about the physical side but would like some from the keyboard clan.
Think out of the box and remove the elite physical constraint, and promote on quality decisions. Respect is earned not imposed.
I have some ideas about the physical side but would like some from the keyboard clan.
