Major Issue for 2014

[bungee]

...the AFL looks at a two tier league, division one & two and poor old Bombers don't even make it into division two.

 

[swans2014]

I don't think Swans fans are alone in their dislike of the way he goes about his work, I have plenty of friends who barrack for other clubs who groan when they see that he's been allocated to their team's match. It's not so much the occasional bad decision that irks me, as all umpires make mistakes from time to time, it's the unnecessary theatrics and determination to become a part of the spectacle rather than the officiator of it.

Most umpires at AFL level (actually, at all levels) do a difficult, relatively thankless job week in week out and cop far more crap than they deserve (often from people who've never umpired a game in their life), and they do so with humility and a minimum of fuss. Apart from the most rusted on fans, I suggest that very few fans could recognise by face and name more than 4-5 of the current umpires, and that's the way it should be. Have a look at this list: http://aflua.com.au/umpires/field-umpires/ - I only knew one of them by name and face (Ray) and I watch a lot of football. That tells me that most of them are doing their jobs well and aren't so worried about building a public profile.

 

[RW]

It's also worth remembering that often, the reason they choose to umpire is because they love the game as much as we do. We will always disagree with umpiring decisions because the rules are subject to interpretation, that is an inherent part of the game, but without umpires, playing the game would become pointless. It's the point of sport that there are rules!

 

[Wolftone]

And your problem is? It is a send up LOL

 

[bungee]

And your problem is? It is a send up LOL

I was sending up your send-up

 

[Tedeski]

It's also worth remembering that often, the reason they choose to umpire is because they love the game as much as we do. We will always disagree with umpiring decisions because the rules are subject to interpretation, that is an inherent part of the game, but without umpires, playing the game would become pointless. It's the point of sport that there are rules!

As long as they love the game as much as we do, then it is inevitable that they grew up fanatical about one team.
As long as they used to be fanatical about one team, then it is inevitable that they hated certain teams & it is also inevitable that they will at times favour certain teams in certain games. So when interstate teams come to Victoria, it is inevitable that some of these fanatics will have an unjust influence on games. Games where their fellow umpires have a significantly different view to things to this one umpire.

We all know who they are.

 

[Leg End]

As long as they love the game as much as we do, then it is inevitable that they grew up fanatical about one team.
As long as they used to be fanatical about one team, then it is inevitable that they hated certain teams & it is also inevitable that they will at times favour certain teams in certain games. So when interstate teams come to Victoria, it is inevitable that some of these fanatics will have an unjust influence on games. Games where their fellow umpires have a significantly different view to things to this one umpire.

We all know who they are.

Umpires are not immune, as VFL fans, to the broad-based, baseless prejudices of the game such as:
1. Swans are the AFL's pet;
2. Swans get massive financial injections that has enabled them to unfairly build a massive list because the AFL must have Sydney successful to make national expansion justifiable;
3. Adam Goodes is a protected species;
4. Swans get favourable treatment from umpires - always.

Now, this helps promote an anti- Swans feeling amongst low IQ, LCD Herald Sun readers - led by polished-turd bogans like Eddie Maguire. The reality is that the Swans have made a huge mark in the most heavily populated, competitive sports area in Australia.

This is a team to be proud of - despite the protectionist, bogan VFL cheating that many umpires, sometimes subtlety, display.

But, despite this, what a fabulous club! And this year, we will thrive - despite corruption that makes the Obeids look like Mumma Theresa.

 

[Wolftone]

Umpires are not immune, as VFL fans, to the broad-based, baseless prejudices of the game such as:
1. Swans are the AFL's pet;
2. Swans get massive financial injections that has enabled them to unfairly build a massive list because the AFL must have Sydney successful to make national expansion justifiable;
3. Adam Goodes is a protected species;
4. Swans get favourable treatment from umpires - always.

Now, this helps promote an anti- Swans feeling amongst low IQ, LCD Herald Sun readers - led by polished-turd bogans like Eddie Maguire. The reality is that the Swans have made a huge mark in the most heavily populated, competitive sports area in Australia.

This is a team to be proud of - despite the protectionist, bogan VFL cheating that many umpires, sometimes subtlety, display.

But, despite this, what a fabulous club! And this year, we will thrive - despite corruption that makes the Obeids look like Mumma Theresa.

Eddie polishes his turds? Shit. Does he keep a collection? I thought he never crapped he is so full of shite.

 

[Rhysswans13]

Oh bummer must of been thinking of someone else.

I think McBurney retired this year.

 

[Swanzking]

I guess possibly you're right, by the way did you know we have train with wolves from super league

But the problem is the catching, I watch the game I know

 

[Ed_Gein]

He is the AFL's Howard Webb. Except Razor Ray isn't on anyones payroll, he's just incompetent like Webb.