umpires

I don't have any issue with the umpires and understand that in the current set up they cannot see everything and will make the odd mistake. This is my solution to improve umpiring, and note that this is to assuage the constant whinging from interstate teams like the Swans: There is a group of 3...

https://www.afl.com.au/news/873433/no-50m-penalties-for-fake-handballs-among-rule-tweaks

With the constant debate regarding the dissent rule over the past week, would like the general opinion of fans in the poll. What I mean by all dissent (option 1): Harris Andrews 50m vs Collingwood Mitchell/Gunston vs Geelong McKenzie vs GWS - punished for telling the umpire the ball hit the...

AFL umpires, we love to hate em' some calls go in our favor and some go against, so banter away. talk shit all you want just don't get to carried away.

https://seemslegit.com.au/clarko-meets-gil-for-coffee-after-only-getting-eight-50m-penalties/ Following a narrow victory over Port Adelaide, Hawks coach, Alastair Clarkson was spotted having another coffee with AFL Chief, Gillon McLachlan this morning. “Just the eight 50s mate, is that the...

https://seemslegit.com.au/clarko-meets-gil-for-coffee-after-only-getting-eight-50m-penalties/ Following a narrow victory over Port Adelaide, Hawks coach, Alastair Clarkson was spotted having another coffee with AFL Chief, Gillon McLachlan this morning. “Just the eight 50s mate, is that the...

If the tribunal is to be believed then the reason given for why Naitanui was suspended a few weeks ago, that he should have considered his size compared to the opponent whom he tackled and hurt, should now be similarly adjudicated this week from the Richmond game. Zaharakis must be expecting...

https://seemslegit.com.au/afl-support-controversial-goal-review-umpire/ “Ray’s been doing a fantastic job, anyone can see that…well almost anyone” said CEO, Gillon McLachlan. Some argue that Mr Charles only holds his position due to the AFL’s efforts to increase their employment of previously...

https://seemslegit.com.au/afl-support-controversial-goal-review-umpire/ The AFL is standing by goal review umpire, Ray Charles, who is believed to have made the highly criticised call of ‘behind’ during Richmond’s win over St Kilda. “Ray’s been doing a fantastic job, anyone can see that…well...

This question isn't prompted by any current topic or "issue of the week", just something I'm wondering. Surely in the current professional era, it makes sense for the umpires to be full-time, like players, coaches, etc. It would allow them greater time to work on improving their craft, their...

Petitioning the AFL to get rid of the score review system all together, there's no need for it especially in light of the ridiculous decisions being made this season. The game flows better, teams maintain their momentum, crowds stay involved and we should just back the umpires in to call it right.

Good news https://seemslegit.com.au/afl-umpires-to-utilise-helpful-player-feedback-for-reversing-incorrect-decisions/ "Support for this new idea hasn’t quite been unanimous though, with a perplexed Joel Selwood unsure what would change if the umpires already do what he tells them to"

I've watched our last game again with particular attention to the officiating. And I feel this is a game that we can put the men in green to the test, as we did win it. All I ask is consistency in the interpretation of our, let's face it loosely written, rules. How many times during the game...

Watched both games so far today. Although Fremantle and Hawthorn weren't great, and perhaps both deserved to lose in many respects, but the umpires have been seriously favouring both Brisbane and Gold Coast. I wonder if it is the individual umpires feeling sorry for them or does it go further...

Thought this would be interesting so I'll be tracking the total number of frees for and against and the ratio for each team as the season goes on. Make of it what you will. Las Vegas Bears: 66/36 = 1.833 Baghdad Bombers: 50/33 = 1.515 Roys FFC: 44/38 = 1.158 West Coast Wonders: 46/41 = 1.122...

When I was reading another thread on this board I started to think about the umpires uniforms'. I decided to put my ideas done and start a Discussion thread on Umpire's Uniforms to see what peoples thoughts are on them. My idea is to continue to use to lime green shirts that are currently...