NOT HAPPY ABOUT BEING KICKED OFF
He might be vying for coach of the year honours but it seems the word of Brisbane Lions' coach Chris Fagan is not gospel to everyone in Queensland.
On Sunday Fagan headed down to Morningside to watch the players umpire junior football matches but before long he was thrown an umpire's top and found himself in the middle of the action with a whistle.Unlike the players who had umpired the first three quarters Fagan took control blowing the whistle with such regularity the free kick count doubled in the first few minutes of his stint. So it was only natural that when he saw one of the Under 12s kick another player he sent the boy off with a red card.
Only problem was the lad disputed the decision of Fagan which led to the 58-year-old telling the lad his conduct wouldn't be allowed in the AFL. Much to the delight of those watching on the kid then told Fagan that under 12s wasn't exactly the AFL, so different rules should apply before reluctantly accepting the umpire's decision and making his way to the bench.
Luckily 200-gamer Daniel Rich was able to support Fagan's action having handed out a yellow card earlier in the game - less than 24 hours after putting the Lions in front in a thriller at the Gabba.